The Kei Kamara HeartShapedHands Foundation (HSH) was founded to provide scholarships to schools and students in Kei’s home country of Sierra Leone, West Africa. The funds raised by the foundation go directly to schools and students to help offset the costs of education. School in Sierra Leone is not free to the public, and most young people are unable to continue their education beyond primary school due to funding constraints. Scholarships are provided to a number of identified students who demonstrate a willingness to continue their education and a commitment to success. Additional scholarships are also given to individual schools for teaching supplies, equipment and necessary safety repairs to create a better learning environment for its students. Nicole serves on the Board of Directors for HSH with a goal of supporting the organization's efforts for expanding the program and building a Sports Academy in Sierra Leone. heartshapedhands.com
Green our Planet (GoP) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to igniting curiosity, creating connections to the natural world and positively impacting the futures of kids, communities and the globe. Now GoP runs the largest and the only STEMworks-accredited school garden and hydroponics programs in the United States. The mission GoP is to increase student academic performance in STEM subjects as well as to conserve and protect the environment through project-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, which includes nutrition, financial literacy and conservation education in PreK-12 schools. Nicole serves on the Board of Directors for GoP with a goal of expanding the program to Kentucky and beyond. greenourplanet.org
The Speed Art Museum (SAM) is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can celebrate art forever. The museum seeks to inspire curiosity, build visual literacy, and foster a greater awareness of the world around us. To that end, the SAM IS dedicated to creating innovative programming that allows visitors of all ages to see, create, and interact with art in new and unexpected ways. With modern architecture, expanded programming, interactive exhibits and inviting outdoor spaces, the Speed offers countless opportunities for everyone to create their own connections and experience art at their own speed. Nicole serves on the Board of Governors for the Speed Art Museum with a goal of providing representation as an Ambassador for the Museum and increasing interest in the Arts across the commonwealth. speedmuseum.org
Bespoke Global Health Initiatives (BGHI)
Bespoke Global Health Initiatives (BGHI) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to conquer their health and wellbeing to reach their full potential by providing access to healthcare, health education, and initiatives to support mental health, wellness and education. The organization was founded by Nicole Brassington and Dr. Angelina Strickland to ensure that individuals specifically young women around the world receive healthcare, education, and resources that promote holistic wellbeing enabling them to thrive in every aspect of their lives. Through collaboration with existing organizations, BGHI is able to provide access to healthcare, deliver supplies and education-based programs focused on impacting confidence, health, and wellness through knowledge. Nicole continues to serve on the Board of Directors with a goal of supporting the organization's efforts for expanding the program to provide support across the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. bespokeghi.org
