ABOUT NICHOLE
I am a proud New Mexican, South Los Altos resident, and mom of Aaliyah (15) and Elijah (5). Throughout my career, I’ve been privileged to work with community members, business leaders, healthcare workers, non-profits, and the City of Albuquerque to actualize a vision of support and well-being for those who live in our city.
I’m running for city council to center the voices of my community and to develop tangible solutions to the challenges our district is facing so that everyone can thrive and belong.
Together we can make history by electing the first African-American Woman to City Council. I stand on the shoulders of Dr. Solomon Brown who was the first appointed African-American Man, who served between August 1977-November 1977.
WORK EXPERIENCE
African-American Community & Business Liaison, Office of Black Community Engagement, City of Albuquerque Equity & Inclusion (April 2021 – May 2023)
Independent Contractor, Primerica Financial Services, Albuquerque (March 2003 – Present)
Staff Development / Education Specialist, University of NM Hospital, Albuquerque (October 2017- April 2021)
Events & Sales Coordinator, Hollow Spirits Distillery, Albuquerque, NM (December 2018 – June 2020)
Staff Development Coordinator, Nursing Excellence, University of NM Hospital, Albuquerque (June 2015- October 2017)
Compliance Coordinator, Health Wellness and Public Safety, Central NM Community College, Albuquerque (March 2009-August 2012)
EDUCATION
Cibola High School/West Mesa High School (Albuquerque, NM) (1999)
Completed 2 years of college with a 3.5 GPA at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (Business/Pre-Med) (1999-2001)
Human Resources Certificate, Continuous Quality Improvement Certificate, EMT Basic Certification, Central NM Community College (2011)
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) Integrated Studies, Central NM Community College (2012)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2022-2023 Chair of the City of Albuquerque’s Gun Violence Task Force
Hosted 23 Community Block Parties dispatching much-needed resources like rental assistance.
Current Board Secretary, New Mexico First Board
Former Examiner for Quality New Mexico
Glowing Employee of the Year 2022 CABQ
Census 2020 – Co-Chair of African American Complete Count Committee
Organizer for the 2020 - 2023 NM Juneteenth Celebration at Roosevelt Park and Civic Plaza.
NICHOLE’S FAMILY
I stand on the shoulders of a long line of public servants. From my father, Bernard, who is a former police officer and long-time business owner, to my mother, Vanessa, an early childhood educator, all the way to my grandfather Bob Baca who served honorably as New Mexico’s State Fire Marshal. As a Black and Hispanic single mother of two, my heritage and culture mean the world to me and give me a unique lens that helps me to think critically and be solutions-oriented. I will fight to help your family navigate systems just as I help my own family so we all have what we need to thrive, not just survive.
