Nicola Rushton

“Nicola is the bestie you've been looking for in a mentor. As someone without a traditional design background, I initially felt behind in the field. However, Nicola's empathetic approach to mentorship helped me bridge that gap and develop the confidence to enter the workforce. Her background in graphic/visual design, expertise in user-centered design, and extreme empathy has been a compass for my self-development. Over the course of nearly seven months, Nicola has consistently provided candid, thorough, and thoughtful feedback on my designs. When I had trouble understanding a concept, she always had the best methodologies to describe it, exemplify it, and provide more resources in case I wanted more information. This made me feel extremely comfortable when talking to her about anything and everything. There's never a dull moment with Nicola, even when we're talking about work. Nicola's dedication to my self-development and her enthusiasm to help in any way possible exceeds my expectations in every way. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a mentor to anyone seeking both expert guidance and a bestie in a mentor.”