I have the pleasure of working with Nicola on the board of a small, specialist charity. Dedicated, organised, and very knowledgeable about her field, Nicola makes the time to provide helpful and practical guidance to staff and has been involved in shaping the charity's future strategy. A good collaborator, she can be relied on to provide fair and robust challenge and direction. Nicola is also an active member of the local branch of her political party. She is passionate about causes and generous with her time for staff, board members, friends and people in her local community. An asset to the leadership and board of any organisation, Nicola can always be relied on for support. And I consider myself lucky to count her as a friend, too.