Nicole Vukonich

Nicole Vukonich joined the National Center for APEC in 2020. As a Policy Director she serves as the U.S. APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Coordinator, and staffs the Financial Services, Health, and Business Mobility portfolios. Previously, Nicole worked in Olympia, Wash., for nine legislative sessions in communications and policy for a governor, state senators, and a statewide trade association. Nicole earned a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Public Policy from The Evergreen State College and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French from Seattle University. She currently serves on the board of Northwest Associated Arts. Nicole is also a professionally trained mediator.