Nicole Levins
About Nicole Levins
Nicole Levins is the Director of Digital Communications at Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in digital communications, having previously worked in various roles at The Nature Conservancy and Urban Institute, among others.
Work at Urban Institute
Nicole Levins currently serves as the Director of Digital Communications at Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees digital communication strategies and initiatives. Prior to this, she worked as the Senior Manager of Digital Communications from 2017 to 2021, where she contributed to enhancing the organization’s online presence. Levins also held the position of Content and Social Media Manager from 2013 to 2016, further solidifying her expertise in digital communications within the organization.
Previous Experience at The Nature Conservancy
Before joining Urban Institute, Nicole Levins worked at The Nature Conservancy as Online Media Manager from 2011 to 2013. In this role, she managed online media strategies to promote the organization’s environmental initiatives. Additionally, she served as Media Coordinator from 2007 to 2011, where she focused on media relations and communication efforts to support conservation goals.
Internship Experience
Nicole Levins gained early experience in the media industry through various internships. She worked as a Research/Writing/Production Intern at MTV Networks from 2006 to 2007, where she assisted with content development. Additionally, she completed an Editorial Internship at Us Weekly in 2006 for three months, contributing to editorial tasks. She also interned as a Public Affairs Intern/Student Writer at The College of New Jersey from 2005 to 2007, where she developed writing and communication skills.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Levins holds a Master of Arts in Communication in Contemporary Society from The Johns Hopkins University, which she completed from 2009 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing/Journalism, Communication Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies from The College of New Jersey from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in digital communications and media.