About Nicolle

I am a hospice chaplain, an elected village trustee in Arlington Heights, a lifetime advocate for others, community builder, collaborator, and justice worker. I grew up in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and I am the oldest of four children, daughter of small business owners, and grandchild of proud union workers, business owners and community volunteers. The Northwoods was a great place to grow up amid the beauty of the outdoors and where it felt like everyone knew each other.

I had a traditional childhood; it felt like the whole world was available to me. And then I realized my world was not available to everyone. I was in third grade when I first witnessed deep poverty, violence, and prejudice for those who were different. I still remember the life stories of some classmates that forever changed how I understood my place in the world. These early experiences are what led me to a life of public service.

Since grade school, I’ve wanted to help make the world a better place for all of us. As an ordained minister and hospice chaplain for over 30 years, I have devoted myself to supporting people from all walks of life in finding solutions to what matters most to them. I started hospice work during the AIDS crisis and I was a front-line healthcare worker during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For 36 years I have lived in the Northwest suburbs and in many parts of the 53rd District boundaries. My husband Michael was a math and physics teacher in High School District 214 his entire career. Although now retired, he continues his work and involvement in public education. Our daughter Claire attended public schools in Arlington Heights and graduated from Rolling Meadows High School. She currently attends Michigan State University where she’s studying to be a teacher and is home for the summer working with the Arlington Heights Park District.

In my public service roles in hospice and local government, I support people from all life experiences, cultures, religions, and economic levels. I listen and involve them in creating solutions to problems that matter most. I love people, I love community building, I love collaborating, and working together to make our world a better place for everyone. I bring a human service skill set of hard work, commitment, and integrity to be a strong voice for the needs and concerns of all in the district. I bring a wealth of skills and experience responding to human needs and finding solutions together to best support us now and for our future.

I am ready and excited to continue serving the 53rd District, building on a lifetime foundation of public service that has taught me to be an advocate and voice for people, businesses, institutions, and agencies.