Nicole Bates

Nicole Bates has an extensive work experience in various organizations. In 2001, they began their career as a Presidential Management Fellow in the U.S. Senate, Office of Edward M. Kennedy, where they supported the Senator's legislative activity on social and domestic policy issues. Nicole then moved on to work as a Policy Analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where they coordinated annual work plans and policy targets for the Chronic Disease Center operating divisions.

In 2002, Nicole became a Deputy Director of Public Policy at the Center for Community Change, where they worked on advancing domestic anti-poverty issues and identifying policy options to improve the lives of vulnerable families and children. Nicole later joined the Global Health Council as the Director of Government Relations, leading the development and implementation of the Council's strategy for engaging with policy makers and representing the interests of its members worldwide.

In 2016, Nicole joined UNICEF as a Senior Advisor in the Office of the Executive Director/Partnerships. Nicole played a crucial role in strengthening the organization's global impact on child poverty, violence, and disease. Their responsibilities included formulating and implementing business models, developing integrated campaigns, and managing teams across various project areas.

Nicole's career then led their to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where they served as the Deputy Director of Global Policy & Advocacy. Their work focused on developing global advocacy strategies for immunization and polio eradication, which resulted in securing over US$15 billion for child health improvement in impoverished countries.

Currently, Nicole holds a leadership role at Pivotal Ventures as the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives. In this position, they lead efforts to establish a well-resourced ecosystem of individuals and organizations driving social progress in the US, with a particular emphasis on expanding women's power and influence.

Overall, Nicole Bates has demonstrated expertise in strategy development, partnership building, and advocacy within the public health and global development sectors.

Nicole Bates has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Sociology from the University of Virginia. Nicole also holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree in Health Policy & Leadership, as well as a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.