Nicole Kim

Nicole Kim is the Executive Director of the College of Adaptive Arts (CAA), where she is leading one of the nation’s most innovative models of post-secondary education for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Blending more than 25 years of executive leadership in the technology sector with a passion for inclusive education, Nicole has guided CAA through a period of transformational growth, expanding enrollment, strengthening operations, launching new student services, and building strategic partnerships with community colleges and public agencies. Under her leadership, CAA is redefining lifelong learning by creating meaningful pathways to education, employment, leadership, and community participation. A Forbes Nonprofit Council member and an emerging thought leader in inclusive higher education and disability inclusion, Nicole is committed to changing the conversation from services to opportunity. Her work demonstrates that when people are given access to high expectations and the right support, they become contributors, leaders, and lifelong learners who strengthen the entire community.