Nicole Sturman
About Nicole Sturman
Nicole Sturman is a Manager of Equity Advisory at Carta, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in tax advisory and law, with previous roles at Andersen Tax and UC Hastings College of the Law.
Work at Carta
Nicole Sturman currently serves as the Manager of Equity Advisory at Carta, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on providing expert advice related to equity compensation and equity management solutions. Prior to her current position, she worked at Carta as a Senior Tax Advisor from 2022 to 2023, where she contributed to tax-related strategies and compliance for clients.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Sturman holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, previously known as UC Hastings. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from the University of San Diego. Additionally, she participated in a Study Abroad Program at Università Bocconi and attended the Florence University of the Arts for further studies.
Professional Background
Nicole has a diverse professional background in tax and legal advisory roles. She began her career as a Business Development Intern at Internet Marketing Inc. in 2011. She then joined Andersen Tax, where she held various positions, including Tax Intern, Associate, Senior Associate, and Manager, from 2015 to 2021. Before joining Carta, she worked as a Research Assistant at UC Hastings College of the Law from 2014 to 2015.
Career Progression at Andersen Tax
At Andersen Tax, Nicole Sturman progressed through several roles, starting as a Tax Intern in 2015. She became an Associate in 2017 and advanced to Senior Associate in 2019. In 2021, she was promoted to Manager, where she oversaw tax advisory services and client engagements until her transition to Carta in 2022.