Nicole grew up in Denver, CO. She received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, where she was also a member of the alpine ski racing team. After college, she moved to Vail and worked at the Steadman Clinic as a research and medical assistant. She then completed her Physician Assistant degree at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City and graduated in 2021. She has worked for Dr. Ellman since graduating and has loved being close to the outdoors and her family.