Nicole Spencer, Mba is a Founder & Principal at Noble Root | People. Pollinators. Plants with Purpose. at Noble Root. She possess expertise in fundraising, volunteer management, community outreach, nonprofits, philanthropy and 18 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "Nicole and her 3 Portland State MBA team-mates completed an outstanding “Capstone” project for the City of Portland this June. The project delivered a plan to reach zero emissions for the City’s fleet. The team considered various scenarios, each achieving zero emissions at a different rate. They built a model for the City, considering the specifics of vehicle classes transitioning to electric. Outstanding model. Outstanding strategic thinking. Outstanding work. - Dave Garten, Portland State MBA Faculty" and "Nicole has played a critical role in the success of her neighborhood’s annual tree planting event, for the last three years. As a Neighborhood Coordinator, Nicole volunteers her time to help Friends of Trees staff plan various aspects of the community tree planting events, and garner interest from community members for the planting events. Nicole is motivated by her passion for community. Her genuine devotion to building community really shines when it’s time to call up folks who live in the neighborhood to offer support with questions they may have about getting trees planted, or if they need a little help choosing a tree. The same can be said when Nicole is interacting with neighborhood residents and volunteers on the day of the event; she clearly makes people feel welcome with her helpful attitude and openness. Additionally, Nicole’s skills in communication and collaboration are apparent, when each year, she acquires a great deal of food contributions from local area businesses for the neighborhood event’s breakfast and potluck lunch, significant components of the community event. As a volunteer, Nicole is an asset to the coordination of the annual neighborhood tree planting events. Her skills as a communicator and collaborator, mixed with her impressive background would make her an excellent candidate for any position requiring collaborative efforts between multiple stakeholders."