Nicole Jonassen, Accenture Federal Services / CELP Planning Team,  is beginning her career in federal government consulting at Accenture Federal Services in the Defense and Intelligence Portfolio. With passions ranging from international relations and national security to energy and environment policy, she aspires to contribute to public missions through her work in the private sector. In her current role, she leverages data science and data storytelling for her client.  

Nicole graduated from Claremont McKenna College, where she majored in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). With 8 years of debate experience, she is a passionate public speaker. In her free time, she explores new neighborhoods in DC on long runs and uploads book reviews on Goodreads.