Nicole Taylor is the Chief Communications and Community Officer at Riverstone Logistics and the Co-Founder and President of the Riverstone Foundation. An award-winning journalist turned nonprofit leader, she brings more than a decade of experience in international orphan care and foster care advocacy. Previously, she led Congregations for Kids (CFK) in Charlotte, NC, transforming it into a thriving, community-driven organization.

A dedicated champion for children and families in the foster care system, Nicole serves on several boards, including the advisory board for the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. As a former foster parent, guardian ad litem, and longtime bridge between the Church and government, she brings a unique and deeply informed perspective to the ecosystem of care.

Speaking Topics Include:

• The Hidden Weight of Leadership: Breaking the Silence on Loneliness in Nonprofit Work
• Radical Hospitality: Reimagining Support for Child Welfare Social Workers
• Better Together: Unlocking Greater Impact Through Strategic Nonprofit Partnerships
• Beyond the Mission: Reclaiming Your Identity When Your Work Becomes Your Worth