Nicole Messier was born in 1990 and was raised in Wallingford, Connecticut. She graduated from Salve Regina University in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art with a double concentration in Graphic Design and Photography. While at Salve, Nicole became involved with AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts). She served as a member for all four years and in 2010 became Vice President of the Salve Regina AIGA RI Chapter, and then was elected President the following year. Nicole enjoys traveling, working with people, and creating new things.