Nicole Brookens

American Express Leadership Academy Participant @Common Purpose

NY, US

Highlights of My Experience-Delivering a TedX talk to my cohort, stepping out of my comfort zone thanks to Briar Goldberg and the TEDx team-Problem-solving, mind-mapping, and engaging with some of the most inspirational leaders I’ve ever met-Building resilience, enhancing storytelling skills, and fostering relationships that will last a lifetime-Meeting Adam Faircloth who works alongside my friend Karen Smith Wells-Meeting Richy Peña, MPPA, and texting two PLAN4SUCCESS FOUNDATION students who interned with the National Basketball Association (NBA) this summer. Dillon Taylor Kyla Emory-Meeting Leah Wade, MPA from The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and texting two of our students who received their scholarships. Dorian Moody Kirsten Martin-Personally shaking hands and meeting all 75 of my cohort yes, what happened at karaoke stays at karaoke!American Express Leadership Academy and Common Purpose develop diverse high potential non-profit leaders from around the world. Founded in 2007, the American Express Leadership Academy builds the personal, business, and leadership skills of emerging nonprofit and social purpose leaders through multi-day, in-person training. The initiative has grown into a global program, training world-class leaders in the areas of education, the arts, social services, health, the environment, and more. American Express has invested approximately $100 million since 2007 to help more than social purpose leaders reach their potential.

University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Administration

University of Chicago

Leadership Development