Nicole is the Director, Business Planning and Budgets at the Region of Durham. She is a CPA, CMA with over 15 years experience in municipal finance. Prior to joining the Region in 2015, Nicole was the Executive Director of Finance/Treasurer for the City of Oshawa. At the Region of Durham, Nicole leads the development of the Region’s long-term financial forecasts, annual business plans and budgets, and corporate asset management program. Nicole and her team have recently initiated a multi-year project to review and modernize the business planning and budget process which includes reviewing and streamlining processes, procuring and implementing a new integrated business planning, budget and forecast system and embedding enhanced public engagement into the annual process. In her spare time, Nicole is a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer for a local non-profit organization providing personal support and assisted living to adults with physical challenges so they can remain independent in their community.