Nicole Jenkins has been actively engaged in the field of criminal justice for over a decade. She has held a range of roles within the court system, with a focus on behavioral intervention, rehabilitation, and substance use disorder services for justice-involved individuals. In her current role, Nicole serves as the COSSAP Project Director for the State of Ohio at Cordata, an industry-leading company that provides workspace platforms and data collection solutions across the healthcare and substance use disorder fields.

Nicole also serves as Secretary for the Ohio Deflection Association Board, an organization dedicated to advancing public safety and improving health outcomes for individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. In addition, Nicole is an appointed member of City Council for the Village of South Bloomfield. She also brings extensive experience working with at-risk youth through her collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology with a focus in Law from The Ohio State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati.