Nicole Collier is Vice President of North America Government Relations and Public Policy at Procter & Gamble, where she leads the company’s engagement with policymakers across the region. Raised in Syracuse, New York, in a family active in public service—and where dinner often meant watching the evening news together—she developed an early fascination with how policy shapes people’s lives.
Her first introduction to the Bryce Harlow Foundation came years ago at the annual dinner. She remembers the impact of walking into a room filled with so many leaders from her professional world and being struck by the Foundation’s focus on the positive qualities of lobbying – both in individuals who practice it and in the craft itself. At a time when the profession was under scrutiny, the idea of honoring integrity, expertise, and thoughtful advocacy resonated deeply. Her new Board role with the Foundation feels especially meaningful, as P&G has deep ties to Bryce Harlow himself. Mr Harlow is widely considered the first corporate lobbyist, and Nicole takes pride in carrying forward that legacy of credibility and integrity.
For Nicole, those values remain essential, and she draws energy from conversations, even the tough ones. “In my 25 years of lobbying I’ve has seen how quickly the environment can shift,” Nicole said. “Success in this field requires agility, curiosity, and above all, strong communication — informing people with a goal of gaining their understanding and helping them see the significance and lasting impact of the issues at hand.”
She believes the best advocates balance substance with diplomacy, pairing a strong grasp of issues with an ability to connect authentically. That balance, she says, is what gives advocacy real impact.
Nicole is excited to meet and work with the Foundation’s Fellows to help them approach their careers with flexibility and openness. For Nicole, the Foundation’s enduring strength lies in shaping advocates who can navigate change while holding fast to credibility and integrity.
