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Nicole Hawkins

Manager, Communications
George W. Bush Institute

Nicole Hawkins serves as Communications Manager at the George W. Bush Institute, focusing on the organization’s immigration and strengthening our democracy policy work.

Before joining the Bush Institute in 2022, she managed social media, outreach, and constituent communications for a state representative in the Texas Legislature.

She’s a graduate of Texas Christian University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science.

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Read the article Making community out of strangers: The impact of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program .

Feb 13, 2025

Making community out of strangers: The impact of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program

By: Nicole Hawkins

Presidential Leadership Scholars Module One recap

Read the article Madame President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf -- Africa's Iron Lady.

Dec 6, 2024

Madame President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf -- Africa's Iron Lady

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts

Madame President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a true trailblazer — she served as the president of Liberia from 2006 to 2018 and was the first elected female head of state in Africa. And now she’s dedicated to helping other women ascend to leadership roles through her work at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development.

Read the article Mary Tobin -- Building a More Perfect Union.

Nov 7, 2024

Mary Tobin -- Building a More Perfect Union

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Jason Galui, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.)

Mary Tobin is the Director of Brickyard Chapters and Programs for nonprofit More Perfect Union, which aims to bring people together through social connection, service, and civic engagement events in order to build stronger and more resilient communities.

Read the article Rena Pederson -- A Trailblazer in Journalism.

Oct 31, 2024

Rena Pederson -- A Trailblazer in Journalism

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, William McKenzie

Rena Pederson is a true trailblazer in journalism. During her storied career, she interviewed five U.S. presidents and countless history makers including Margaret Thatcher and Fidel Castro. Texas Monthly described her as one of the most powerful women in Texas during her time serving as vice president and editorial page editor at The Dallas Morning News.

Read the article Vladimir and Evgenia Kara-Murza -- Their Struggle for Freedom and Fight for Democracy in Russia.

Oct 25, 2024

Vladimir and Evgenia Kara-Murza -- Their Struggle for Freedom and Fight for Democracy in Russia

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, David J. Kramer

Read the article We must not forget about the North Korean people.

Oct 18, 2024

We must not forget about the North Korean people

By: Nicole Hawkins

Read the article Ambassador John J. Sullivan -- Lessons Learned as a U.S. Diplomat in Moscow.

Oct 10, 2024

Ambassador John J. Sullivan -- Lessons Learned as a U.S. Diplomat in Moscow

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts

Read the article John Blake -- Texas Rangers Baseball Executive and Bush Center Docent.

Sep 27, 2024

John Blake -- Texas Rangers Baseball Executive and Bush Center Docent

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann

John Blake is not only the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the 2023 world champion Texas Rangers, but he is also a docent at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum, where he has volunteered since the museum opened its doors in 2013.

Read the article How to Support Freedom in North Korea & Advocate for Escapees -- Expert Roundtable.

Sep 20, 2024

How to Support Freedom in North Korea & Advocate for Escapees -- Expert Roundtable