Showell Foundation, Inc.: CEO Bio

Nicole L. Showell, Bio Summary

Ms. Showell founded the Showell Foundation, Inc. in March, 2004. After receiving her undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine and minor in Psychology from Tennessee State University, and continuing her graduate education at Harvard University and the University of Maryland, College Park, Ms. Showell became compelled to: 1) support the advancement of minorities and the disadvantaged in the areas of higher education, especially those who elect to attend HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and Ivy League institutions; 2) enhance the social, cultural, and educational competencies afforded to our youth, and 3) provide counseling to enhance emotional health. Ms. Showell not only desires to aid young people in the academic arena, but to provide support in the lives of at-risk youth. In an effort to continue her vision and better understand and help diverse populations, Ms. Showell received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary in May, 2007. She is currently authoring her first book.

Ms. Showell brings, in sum, over 15 years experience in the areas of education and counseling. Having served as a high school teacher, mentor, college professor, and educational consultant and advisor to various HBCUs, she became privy to the inadequacies of the “pre-collegiate” educational system and realized the significant gap between social, emotional, and educational maturity. She has worked directly with students from Coppin State College, Roxbury Community College, Cheyney University, and various high schools to bridge these gaps and to enhance reading comprehension, writing dexterities, critical thinking skills, self-esteem, etiquette skills, and social aptitude to name a few. Of those 15 years, she has spent over five helping to change people’s behavior through counseling. The programs offered by the SF allow students to become successful, well rounded, and productive leaders while prompting valuable contributions to society.

Her passion to bridge the nationwide health disparity chasm and educational gaps has prompted her to be a voice for her community and the nation. She has successfully implemented and managed nationwide research programs in HIV and oncology for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Ms. Showell also expanded her research efforts to span the globe in the pharmaceutical industry in 2005. Through the creation of strategic and tactical plans, she has lead several corporate task forces that promoted the advancement and awareness of health and educational issues that plague various communities. In addition, as a result of developing and implementing worldwide marketing and publicity campaigns, she served as the spokesperson for various institutions, including the pharmaceutical industry, the University of Pennsylvania and Cheyney University on numerous health- and education- related topics. She has presented to both lay and professional groups, including but not limited to students, adults, doctors, scientists, and health care executives, both in the US and abroad. She has been named an Honorary Guest Speaker at the International Student Athlete Academy, MD Cooperative Work Experience, Cheyney University, and the Jewish Employment and Vocational Service. Ms. Showell also serves as an expert speaker on various political topics and debuted as such at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference where she provided great insight in a forum titled, “Faith and Politics". She is invited to speak all over the country and presents various workshops, seminars, and lectures.

Ms. Showell speaks to an audience of educators and graduating high school seniors.

Ms. Showell speaks to an audience of
educators and graduating high school seniors.

As CEO, she utilizes all of her acquired and learned skills to run the organization. She maintains her vision by managing the development and implementation of programs that are designed to facilitate positive and necessary change in our communities. This is her obliged duty. Her work has helped numerous people from the east to the west coast, ranging from high school students to senior executives and professional athletes. Her endless efforts to promote a productive society rely heavily on the creation of unique and pioneering programs that truly inspire change within self, thereby changing communities.

Ms. Showell’s work through the Showell Foundation and with the collaboration of individuals from various facets of higher education, corporate America, professional athletics, politics, and religious groups, seeks an essential alternative, yet effective approach, to creating change. Through counseling, self-growth and -enhancement opportunities, and various programs that focus on career, health, and education, she seeks to equip individuals of all ages with the necessary tools to edify self and inspire others, while pursuing excellence in life with a healthy mind, body and spirit.

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