Having studied History of Art at Sussex University as an undergraduate, Nicola gained her MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby's Institute of Art and studied fine art at Byam Shaw. She later worked for Gurr Johns in art advisory and valuation. Nicola is committed to supporting the arts. She is a Trustee of the Contemporary Art Society and patron of the Camden Arts Centre, BFAMI, Art Angel, the Royal Academy, the Hofesh Shechter Company and other similar organisations.