Born and raised in Kansas City by entrepreneurial parents from Hong Kong, Nicole brings a strong foundation of drive, creativity, and cultural perspective to her work. She’s a proud graduate of the University of Missouri and began her career in St. Louis with the St. Louis Cardinals, where fans may remember her as a familiar face (and voice) from the big screen between 2012 and 2016.

During her time with the Cardinals, she was introduced to the world of global events through Steve Maritz—and it was a perfect fit. She quickly fell in love with the fast-paced, ever-evolving nature of the industry, as well as her now husband while they were both working as Travel Directors. Today, they’re raising two young children with a shared passion for travel, events, and—if all goes according to plan—a future as Travel Directors in perfectly pressed khakis.

With over a decade of experience in the events industry, Nicole has developed a well-rounded background on the agency side, working with respected organizations. Her path has taken her from Travel Director to Event Manager, with opportunities to support new initiatives in Business Development, and most recently, roles in sales as an Account Manager and Account Director. Nicole brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to her work and is deeply committed to creating meaningful experiences for clients and teams alike.