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Nicole Gabriel

Executive Assistant

Nicole Gabriel is the Executive Assistant at the Commonwealth Foundation, based in the Harrisburg office. She enjoys keeping the office running smoothly, solving problems with initiative, and helping build a workplace where everyone feels connected and included.

Previously, Nicole worked in administrative support at M&T Bank and taught primary school in Vietnam for several years. Her years living abroad taught her to think on her feet, embrace new challenges, and remain resourceful. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from San Diego State University.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys volunteering in the community, traveling to new and adventurous places, and exploring different cuisines. A passionate traveler, she has visited 15 countries and loves learning about new cultures along the way.

Regulation

Audio: Reforming Pennsylvania’s Pension System

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • April 9, 2015

While Gov. Wolf seems to think borrowing money will solve the pension crisis, the commonsense approach to getting out of our $53 billion pension hole is to “stop digging”–i.e., stop…

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Education

Trapped: One Teacher Tells His Story

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • April 9, 2015

Frank is a high school teacher in Lackawanna County who has been frustrated with the NEA’s support of abortion for a long time: “I just don’t want to see any…

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Public Union Democracy

“Ludicrous” Union Dues Skim Faces Lawsuits

  • Nathan Benefield
  • April 8, 2015

On Monday, two separate lawsuits were filed in response to Gov. Wolf’s February executive order which opens the door to unionizing tens of thousands of home health care…

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Public Union Democracy

Gov. Wolf’s Executive Order Hurts Home Health Care Recipients

  • April 8, 2015

Our friends at the Fairness Center (TFC) filed a lawsuit this week defending against stealth unionization of homecare workers across Pennsylvania. In their lawsuit, TFC argues Gov. Wolf’s…

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Government Accountability

Contract Transparency: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

  • Nathan Benefield
  • April 7, 2015

State union contracts worth billions of taxpayer dollars would be available for public inspection before being signed by the governor, if proposals unveiled by two state Senators become law. The…

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Education

Trapped: One Teacher’s Story

  • April 6, 2015

Frank is a high school teacher in Lackawanna County who has been frustrated with the NEA’s support of abortion for a long time: “I just don’t want to see any…

Media

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Public Union Democracy

Empowering Public Employees

  • April 6, 2015

The laws governing Pennsylvania’s labor unions are fraught with problems. They confer numerous privileges to unions—government unions in particular—at the expense of public employees and taxpayers. This isn’t how our…

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Education

Could Schools Be Harmed by a Severance Tax?

  • Gordon Tomb
  • April 2, 2015

As odd as it might sound, some rural schools could actually be harmed by Gov. Wolf’s efforts to increase education funding by imposing a severance tax on natural gas.

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Government Accountability

Shine a Light on the Collective Bargaining Process

  • April 1, 2015

Gov. Tom Wolf has an opportunity to deliver a fresh start to Pennsylvania’s collective bargaining process. Over the next few months, the governor and his administration will be negotiating…

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