Nicole Blemberg, is a native of Upper Michigan and grew up in the rural area of Marquette County.

Nicole is a first-generation college student who earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University, which she credits with opening doors to a career in Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector. From the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Carroll University, and Alverno College to the United Way of Waukesha County and The Women’s Center, Inc., Nicole has pursued her professional and personal desire to make a difference through her work as a dedicated fundraiser. Currently serving as Assistant Vice President for College & Regional Advancement at Marquette University in Milwaukee, she continues her focus in higher education that began two decades ago. Nicole’s strong belief in, and individual experience with, the power of education inspires not only her work to create affordable pathways to education, but also her service as adjunct faculty member for the MBA program at Alverno College.

Nicole, and her family, are also engaged community members with a passion for supporting organizations tackling the issues of domestic violence, food insecurity, and access to affordable housing.