ABOUT NICOLE

My whole life I️ have been intrigued by the human experience.
I️ fell in love with journalism my senior year of high school where I️ wrote for ZebraTales.
I️ decided to continue my passion for storytelling at community college. During my time at Sierra College, I️ was a part of their journalism and radio department. I️ created a podcast called the Collective Experiences Society with a fellow student.
I graduated with an associate’s degree in journalism from Sierra College.
I️, then, transferred to San Francisco State to continue my education. I was San Francisco State’s Journalism department’s communications assistant and Golden Gate Xpress’s engagement editor during my time there.
I️ finished my education at Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Literacy.
I was hired as a reporter for Gold Country Media the same week I graduated from college. I am in charge of the Lincoln and Rocklin beat.
As I dive into my professional career, I have fallen in love with investigative reporting.
In May 2024, I won my first California News Publishers Association award. I placed first in the Public Service Journalism category for my article “hundreds attend Lincoln protest of homeless medical respite center” for the Lincoln News Messenger.
On this site, you will find highlights of my work.