College of Nursing
Faculty and Staff
Nicole Meares, MS
Title: | Director of Communications and Public Relations |
College of Nursing | |
Email: | nmeares@sc.edu |
Phone: | 803-777-9147 |
Office: | College of Nursing University of South Carolina 1601 Greene Street, Room 419 Columbia, SC 29208-4001 United States |
LinkedIn: | My LinkedIn profile |
Background
Nicole is a seasoned communications professional who leads the college’s communications and alumni team with strategic vision and operational expertise. In her role, she provides comprehensive leadership, ensuring that the college's mission, vision, and goals are effectively communicated and amplified.
Before joining the college, Nicole served as a marketing manager for a prominent statewide nonprofit, where she built and nurtured key relationships with leaders and organizations at local, state and national levels. Her most notable achievement in this role was spearheading a high-impact, annual statewide litter pickup campaign in collaboration with the Governor of South Carolina’s office, significantly enhancing the organization’s outreach and brand presence.
Nicole holds a Master’s degree in Graphic Communications and a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, with a minor in Fine Art. With almost 20 years of experience spanning advertising, marketing, and public relations, Nicole has honed her expertise in developing and executing robust strategies and brand identities across agencies, nonprofits, and corporate environments. She excels in managing communications across a variety of platforms, from online marketing and social media to design layout and print production.