Nicole Bernas (She/Her) is a Project Coordinator at Victoria University of Wellington. Colleagues describe them as "Nicole, served as the Head of Programmes at HELP for Domestic Workers. Throughout her tenure, Nicole highlighted exceptional abilities in setting up project management particularly in identifying and developing impactful programmes and ensuring their successful implementation. As part of her role, Nicole meticulously planned and executed multiple new initiatives, ensuring that they were delivered on time and within budget. Her ability to navigate complex challenges and keep various stakeholders aligned was contributed to HELP's growth during her time with the organisation. Nicole's contributions to the organization were instrumental in its continued success and growth. One of Nicole's standout strengths lies in her skilful approach to impact measurement and programme evaluation. She consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of the importance of assessing outcomes and adjusting strategies accordingly. I must also highlight Nicole's exceptional leadership during Hong Kong's Covid 5th wave crisis. Nicole's strong leadership, particularly in identifying and establishing HELP's temporary Covid shelter and associated systems and processes which allowed HELP to provide essential frontline services, including shelter, social welfare, and legal support to over 800 migrant domestic workers. I wholeheartedly recommend Nicole for any leadership role. She is a valuable asset to any organization, and her passion for making a positive impact is truly inspiring. Nicole's expertise, coupled with her strong leadership abilities, will undoubtedly contribute to the success of any team or project she is involved in." and "Nicole is exceptionally bright, talented, and responsible. She is always hungry to tackle new business challenges, and consistently delivers. On many occasions, we needed a "special ops" person to spearhead new projects and new teams. Nicole would always be a welcome candidate for such opportunities. She has a good eye for quality and sustainability, so we could always count on her to setup teams and processes correctly. I greatly enjoyed working with Nicole, and would happily work with her again."