Nicole Barnes

Nicole has served as  Chief Financial Officer for Capital Pride Alliance since 2012. Nicole has over 30 years of experience in Accounting and Finance.  In addition to serving as the CFO for Capital Pride, Nicole owns and operates a small accounting firm providing services to small- to mid-sized minority owned businesses and non-profit organizations.  Nicole graduated from Robert Morris University with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Strayer University. Nicole and her husband are strong advocates for the LGBTQ+ community, women, and minorities. In Nicole’s spare time, she volunteers with Zonta Club of Mid-Maryland where she currently serves as VP of Programs, and is the Chair of the Advocacy Committee that focuses on empowering women and girls and the protection of their human rights.