Nicole Marchese is a senior operations coordinator and the assistant corporate secretary at the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, where she provides administrative, technical, and managerial support across the organization. Before joining the Stanley Center, Marchese worked for the John Deere Foundation, frequently partnering with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and the United Way. In addition to her professional background in the nonprofit sector, Marchese helped found an organization that provides inner-city children with the opportunity to play competitive soccer for little to no cost. Marchese has a BS in commercial recreation from the University of Iowa with an emphasis on business.