Nicole Marie Malazarte

Nicole Marie Malazarte, MSW, LSW, currently serves as a Palliative Care Social Worker at Ascension and an Associate Therapist at Sage Therapy Chicago, roles commenced in November and December 2023, respectively. Previously, Nicole worked as a Transitional Care Social Worker at Ascension and as a Bilingual Mental Health Clinician at Heartland Alliance. Academic contributions include a Graduate Research Assistant position at Loyola University Chicago and an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant role in Queer Theory. Other professional experiences encompass program development at Empowering Counseling Program, event coordination at Rogers Park Business Alliance, and various roles within Imerman Angels and Lyric Opera of Chicago. Nicole holds a Master's degree in Social Work and Migration Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies from Loyola University Chicago, as well as an Associate's degree in Graphic Design from Oakton College.