Nicole Robinson-Etienne

Nicole Robinson-Etienne has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Nicole currently works at Intersection Co. as the Director Of External Affairs for LinkNYC, where they lead initiatives to bridge the digital divide in New York City by fostering strategic partnerships and relationships with community leaders, civic organizations, and stakeholders. Nicole serves as a spokesperson and prepares educational materials about LinkNYC's services.

Before joining Intersection Co., Nicole worked at WATERMARK CONSULTANT GROUP, LLC as a Principal, although further details about their role are not provided.

Prior to that, Nicole served as the Vice President of Community & Government Affairs at ICL. In this role, they were responsible for directing community and government affairs, strengthening relationships with donors, community organizations, city agencies, and government officials. Nicole was recognized with the Employee Excellence Award in 2019 and developed marketing and community engagement strategies to increase the organization's visibility.

Nicole also served as the Assistant Director of Government and Community Affairs at the Wildlife Conservation Society, where they represented the organization in engagements with elected officials and community partners. Nicole secured significant funding following Superstorm Sandy to rebuild the New York Aquarium.

Nicole gained valuable experience at the New York City Economic Development Corporation as a Senior Project Manager and Community Outreach Director for the Coney Island Development Corporation. In this position, Nicole developed and managed the Strategic Plan for Community Engagement and maintained relationships with government officials, agencies, and stakeholders.

Early in their career, Nicole worked as Special Counsel to Assistant Speaker Rhoda S. Jacobs in the New York State Assembly. Nicole advocated on behalf of individuals and groups before federal, state, and city agencies to resolve constituent concerns.

Overall, Nicole Robinson-Etienne's work experience demonstrates a strong background in external affairs, community engagement, government relations, and strategic planning.

Nicole Robinson-Etienne has a diverse education history. In 1989, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Urban Studies from Fordham University. Following that, they pursued their law degree at Northeastern University School of Law, earning a Doctor of Law (J.D.) in 1996. In 1998, Nicole was admitted to the New York State Bar by the New York State Bar Association.

In 2014, Nicole attended the Coro New York Leadership Center (LNY 25) for a leadership program. Then, in 2021, they enrolled at the University of South Florida Muma College of Business and completed a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace. Alongside this certificate, they also obtained a Professional Development Certificate in Leadership from the Disney Institute.

Throughout their career, Nicole has acquired additional certifications, including a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in May 2021, which they obtained twice.