Nicole is the Founder and Executive Director of Equity Legal Services, Inc. (ELS) where she litigates on behalf of and works with residents in Centreville who have had to contend with hazardous environmental conditions for decades. Nicole also works with citizens in surrounding communities who are vulnerable to similar conditions. Her passion and advocacy center access to potable water and functioning sanitary and drainage systems as a basic right. Her focus is particularly on under resourced and vulnerable communities, especially Black and Brown residents tackling these decades-long issues where she lives.