Nicole Mead

Nicole has played a pivotal role since joining the team in 2017, helping to expand the foundation’s imprint and vision. With a longstanding career in the non-profit sector, Nicole brings expertise in strategic planning, project and construction management, media relations, hospital partnerships, operational leadership and staff development. Prior to joining the Foundation, she held positions at Seattle Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Orange County and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, further strengthening her background in healthcare and non-profit operations.

In her current role, Nicole is responsible for overseeing a wide array of critical functions, including operational and budget planning, managing tech support and operations, staff development and training and cultivating strong relationships with key partners, including hospitals, media, corporate sponsors and donors. Her work focuses on ensuring the Ryan Seacrest Foundation's initiatives not only run smoothly but also make a lasting impact by bridging the worlds of pediatric healthcare and entertainment.

Nicole holds a B.A. in Communication from Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, a Master’s Certification in Non-Profit Management from the University of Washington and an Annual Fundraising Certification from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.