Nicole Robards

Nicole Robards currently serves as the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a position held since January 2012, where responsibilities include improving departmental space and developing renovation plans for the Materials Science and Engineering department. Previously, Nicole functioned as the Instructional Lab Coordinator, securing nearly $1M in new instructional equipment. Prior experience includes over a decade at BASF Corporation in various roles such as Business Representative, developing sales strategies and launching innovative agricultural products, and Technical Service Representative, providing support for coatings. Earlier in Nicole's career at Cabot Corporation, work involved supporting customers in diverse industries and collaborating on product development. Nicole holds an MBA in General Management and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.