- Address
- 101 S. Washington Square
- Ste. 620
- Lansing, Michigan 48933
- Telephone: 517.853.0537
- Facsimile: 517.853.0556
Nicole G. Nystrom
Prior to founding Midwest Strategy Group, Nicole G. Nystrom served as the Michigan Lobbying Director of the Government Policy Department for the law firm Dykema Gossett. In this position, Nicole lobbied before the Michigan legislature, regulatory agencies, and the Executive Office specializing in issues involving appropriations, economic development, state contract procurement, energy, financial services, health care, and education.
Before joining Dykema Gossett, Nicole was employed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation as the Vice President of Legislative Relations. Nicole worked with the Governor’s office and the legislature on the passage of economic development, community development, and travel/tourism initiatives, as well as various business tax issues. Nicole also worked hand in hand with prominent businesses throughout the State building coalitions to support, and successfully pass, business legislative priorities. Nicole has held the positions of Director of Legislative Affairs, Director of Community and Constituent Relations, and Treasurer while working for the Assistant Senate Majority Leader and Majority Floor Leader. Nicole also served as the former clerk for the Senate Committees on Financial Services and Gaming and Casino Oversight.
Nicole received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Theory and Democratic Law from James Madison Honors College at Michigan State University and has completed Strategic Planning and Implementation Courses from the University of Michigan Business School. Nicole is a frequent presenter in the Tomorrow’s Political Leader’s Program, a branch of the Institute for Public Policy & Social Research at Michigan State University, and serves on the Boards of various professional organizations, some of which include the Michigan Political Leadership Program, the Children’s Trust Fund, and Michigan State University’s Spartan Child Development Center.
Nicole has been honored by being inducted as a member in The Metropolitan Who’s Who Registry.
