Nicole Clark is a dedicated leader with a passion for empowering individuals and communities to access transformative career opportunities. With a strong foundation in social work—garnered through her Master of Social Work from New York University—and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University, her professional journey is deeply rooted in driving equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Nicole’s experience as a Community Recruitment Coordinator at Grace Institute enabled her to exceed enrollment goals, demonstrating her expertise in strategic outreach, community partnership building, and data-driven decision making. Her work there not only refined her recruitment skills but also reinforced her commitment to supporting marginalized communities in achieving their career aspirations.

Earlier in her career, Nicole worked as an MSW Intern at Per Scholas Newark, where she collaborated with recruitment, learner support, and professional development teams. This experience further solidified her passion for creating inclusive environments and prepared her to lead programmatic operations with empathy and measurable impact.

As she transitions into her new role as Site Director at Per Scholas Newark, Nicole is excited to leverage her diverse background—from her impactful work at Grace Institute to her meaningful contributions as a social work intern at Per Scholas—to advance the organization’s mission of building diverse, inclusive tech talent pipelines. Nicole looks forward to collaborating with the Per Scholas team to drive transformational change and expand access to high-quality tech training and career development opportunities.