Nicole Knowles

Nicole is a proud first-generation college graduate who earned her bachelor’s degree in Advertising with a specialization in Persuasive Messaging from the University of Florida debt-free. As a Path to College alumna, Nicole deeply connects with the stories and challenges of current students—because not long ago, she was in their shoes.

Born and raised in Lake Worth, Florida, and a graduate of Lake Worth Community High School, Nicole understands firsthand the transformative power of opportunity and mentorship. Grateful for the impact Path to College had on her personal and academic growth, she returned to the organization that helped launch her journey—this time, to give back.

Nicole now helps students craft and share their own powerful narratives as they pursue their college dreams. With a talent for compelling design and copywriting, she draws audiences to important messages that matter. She finds purpose and confidence in the work she does, using her own story as living proof of what’s possible through access, advocacy, and community.