Nicole Thompson, MA
Consultant
Nicole has over 20 years of combined experience in the non-profit, private, and public sectors. Experienced in program and organization development, Nicole worked at PeopleFund for 14 years where she became a passionate advocate for assisting minority and women-owned organizations. She continues to create and operate strategic programs serving low-income, underserved, and displaced populations impacted by racial and economic disparities. She specializes in supporting mission-driven groups focused on community development, workforce training, homeownership, and adult education.
She comes to Seeds for Change as a Federal Grants Specialist with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. In that role, Nicole provides oversight and management for the state of Texas of a federally funded environmental grant portfolio of over $60k million (annually). She collaborates with staff of federal, state, and local agencies and governmental entities to implement national environmental legislation and programming.
Nicole received a master of arts in developmental and adult education from Texas State University and a bachelor of arts in English from Texas A&M University. She is currently completing a doctor of philosophy in leadership studies (Education concentration) at Dallas Baptist University. Nicole currently serves as a Commissioner on the city of Austin’s Communication Technology and Telecommunications Commission.
Upon relocating to Austin in 1996, Nicole, actively volunteered her creative skills as a sewist and costume designer with area performing arts programs, including Ministry that Matters, Prom Rack, Ballet Afrique Contemporary Dance, Leadership Enrichment Arts Program (LEAP), and numerous church arts-based groups. Nicole also served as a parent volunteer for her son’s numerous sports teams and school, including Austin Junior Volleyball and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, enjoys sewing, reading, and working in the St. John Faith Community Garden.
Nicole has over 20 years of combined experience in the non-profit, private, and public sectors. Experienced in program and organization development, Nicole worked at PeopleFund for 14 years where she became a passionate advocate for assisting minority and women-owned organizations. She continues to create and operate strategic programs serving low-income, underserved, and displaced populations impacted by racial and economic disparities. She specializes in supporting mission-driven groups focused on community development, workforce training, homeownership, and adult education.
She comes to Seeds for Change as a Federal Grants Specialist with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. In that role, Nicole provides oversight and management for the state of Texas of a federally funded environmental grant portfolio of over $60k million (annually). She collaborates with staff of federal, state, and local agencies and governmental entities to implement national environmental legislation and programming.
Nicole received a master of arts in developmental and adult education from Texas State University and a bachelor of arts in English from Texas A&M University. She is currently completing a doctor of philosophy in leadership studies (Education concentration) at Dallas Baptist University. Nicole currently serves as a Commissioner on the city of Austin’s Communication Technology and Telecommunications Commission.
Upon relocating to Austin in 1996, Nicole, actively volunteered her creative skills as a sewist and costume designer with area performing arts programs, including Ministry that Matters, Prom Rack, Ballet Afrique Contemporary Dance, Leadership Enrichment Arts Program (LEAP), and numerous church arts-based groups. Nicole also served as a parent volunteer for her son’s numerous sports teams and school, including Austin Junior Volleyball and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, enjoys sewing, reading, and working in the St. John Faith Community Garden.
