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.
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Teachers Pay the Price for their Unions’ Politics
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Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley stops in York County, criticizes Democrat Tom Wolf over income tax plan
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Guest Column: Reform pension system before it’s too late
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Philadelphia becomes battleground for teachers unions
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Governor’s Race: What would Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf do to create jobs?
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Audio: PFT Fails Students, Teachers & the Poor
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