“If you're reading this and considering whether to hire, work with, or work for Nicole, the answer is unequivocally: Yes! I'm in the business of assessing professionals on a daily basis, and without doubt, Nicole ranks among the top five most impressive individuals I have encountered. She has a breadth of skills second to none, and where she spots a gap on any given topic, will upskill herself within days and come back armed with deeper knowledge, better prepared, and better versed on the subject, than most seasoned experts. She is a natural leader able to condense broad strategy into actionable operations with the ability to clearly articulate the problem, the why, and the solution, while still able to not take herself too seriously and foster a fun and warm environment; people internally follow her, those externally want to work with her. Nicole is purpose-driven, and strongly motivated by broader impact. Give her the scope and mandate to do both, and you will find someone capable of 10x'ing your investment. She is an A-player best motivated by being surrounded by other A-players; hello San Francisco! Still reading? Stop. Send the offer, sign the offer, sign the contract, do the deal.”
About
I’m GM…
Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Mentor
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
- 10 months
Economic Empowerment
Mentored high-potential university students from diverse backgrounds to support their personal, professional and entrepreneurial development
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Ambassador
The Inclusion Foundation
- 2 months
Economic Empowerment
Wrote a response paper on the potential implications of a platform-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on financial inclusion in the United Kingdom. The paper was submitted to the Bank of England for consideration in the technical design and policy creation relating to the CBDC
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Project Coordinator
Nal'ibali
- 10 months
Education
Initiated and coordinated a fundraising campaign within the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation to raise funds to establish a mobile library at Chumisa Primary School in Khayelitsha. We raised funds by selling inscriptions, which were placed in the books donated with the intention that donors’ words could inspire a future reader and leader
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Debating Coach
Township Debating League
- 1 year
Engaged over 120 disadvantaged scholars on important South African and global issues through weekly coaching sessions and regional debating tournaments. Supported coordination of tournaments and developed meaningful relationships with students, who I provided mentorship to in their application process to university bursaries
Honors & Awards
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Top 200 Young South Africans
Mail & Guardian
Each year, the Mail & Guardian canvasses the country to find the 200 most outstanding young South Africans. Past recipients include the likes of Trevor Noah and Castor Semenya, who have both gone on to dominate their industries globally.
I was included in the 2022 list for my work in supporting African entrepreneurs.
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Class Medalist
University of Cape Town
Class Medalist for Microeconomics (ECO4007F), Labour Economics (ECO4113S) and Policy Analysis (ECO4028S)
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Class Medalist
University of Cape Town
Class Medalist for Logic and Language (PHI3023F) and Politics of Africa and the Global South (POL3029F)
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GradStar Top 10 University Student
GradStar
Awarded to the top 10 university students in the country for their academic achievement, leadership and communication skills, ambition and workplace creativity.
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Class Medalist
University of Cape Town
Class Medalist for Applied Ethics (PHI2037F), Political Philosophy (PHI2042F), Great Philosophers (PHI2041S) and Development Economics (ECO2008S)
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Class Medalist
University of Cape Town
Class Medalist for Introduction to Philosophy (PHI1024F) and Ethics (PHI1010S)
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Dean’s Merit List
University of Cape Town
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Vice Chancellors Scholarship
University of Cape Town
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Nicole Dunn Trophy for Exceptional Achievement
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To recognise my academic achievements, extracurricular accolades and service to the school, my high school introduced a trophy in my final year named the Nicole Dunn trophy for Exceptional Achievement.
I was awarded Full colours for Academics, Debating and Service in 2012 and 2013 to recognise my achievement in these areas. -
Premier’s Merit List
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I was placed on the Premier’s Merit List in 2013 for achieving one of the top ten highest school-leaving aggregates in the province.
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International Public Policy Forum
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Placed in the top 16 in the world for an essay on climate change
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Debating and Public Speaking Accolades
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Throughout my high school career I competed in numerous forms of public speaking and debating. Some notable achievements include:
Winning the Eurasian Schools Debating Championship in 2013 (a prestigious international tournament that took place in Istanbul)
Ranking as the second best debater in the world at ESDC in 2013
Representing South Africa for debating in 2013, and the Western Cape province from 2010-2013
Winning the Provincial Model UN Tournament in…Throughout my high school career I competed in numerous forms of public speaking and debating. Some notable achievements include:
Winning the Eurasian Schools Debating Championship in 2013 (a prestigious international tournament that took place in Istanbul)
Ranking as the second best debater in the world at ESDC in 2013
Representing South Africa for debating in 2013, and the Western Cape province from 2010-2013
Winning the Provincial Model UN Tournament in 2013
Speaking in the Constitutional Court in the National Moot Court Competition final and placing second overall
Winning the Prometheus Cup Debating Championship in 2011 and ranking as the fourth best speaker at the tournament
Coaching the South African national team in my first year of university
Organizations
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Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Fellow
- PresentThe Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Association is global network of change-makers and entrepreneurs. The Association provides lifelong support to Fellows, through online learning platforms, entrepreneurial programmes, funding opportunities, development platforms and continuous community engagement. In 2018, I graduated as an Allan Gray Orbis Fellow, certifying my consistent engagement with the Fellowship programme, leadership and entrepreneurial development, community involvement, and academic…
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Association is global network of change-makers and entrepreneurs. The Association provides lifelong support to Fellows, through online learning platforms, entrepreneurial programmes, funding opportunities, development platforms and continuous community engagement. In 2018, I graduated as an Allan Gray Orbis Fellow, certifying my consistent engagement with the Fellowship programme, leadership and entrepreneurial development, community involvement, and academic achievement.
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