Nicole Williams joined Maestral International in 2014 and is the Senior Manager for Operations and Compliance. She provides oversight of Maestral’s organizational operations, working closely with the President and HQ team to ensure effective systems, strong compliance, and smooth day-to-day functioning across the organization.
Her role focuses on managing core operational functions, including organizational policies, human resources processes, financial administration, and risk management. Nicole oversees compliance with client and funder requirements and supports contract management and safeguarding processes. She works closely with external service providers, including Maestral’s accounting firm, to manage budgeting, financial oversight, and reporting, and supervises administrative support functions to ensure coordination across the team. Nicole also supports internal working groups and contributes to maintaining an efficient, compliant, and supportive operating environment at Maestral.
Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Master’s degree in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Prior to joining Maestral, she worked as an International Program Assistant with the American Refugee Committee.