Nicole Taylor

Nicole Taylor currently serves as the President & CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, a role focused on uniting various sectors to address regional challenges through philanthropy. In addition to this position, Nicole holds multiple board roles, including Independent Board Member at Top Hat and Trustee for the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. As a longstanding board member of Common Sense Media, Nicole contributes to research and advocacy for children's digital media. Previously, Nicole co-chaired the Board of Directors for Joint Venture Silicon Valley and held significant administrative roles at Arizona State University and Stanford University, among others. Nicole's educational background includes a BA in Human Biology and an MA in Education from Stanford University, complemented by an honorary doctorate from Holy Names University.