Nicole Jordan (they/she) identifies as a Black, queer, womxn; born and raised in Hilltop, Tacoma, WA, where their deep investment in advocacy, leadership and youth development began. They earned their Bachelor of Arts in Social Works from Pacific Lutheran University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Evergreen State College. Nicole has a range of work experience serving youth and young adults in non-profit, incarceration, and education settings. She strives to create opportunities for authenticity, growth, and advocacy because she wants queer and disabled black womxn to feel