Nicole Oke

Nicole Oke is not just a mother, but also an award-winning author and an integral part of the wildland firefighting community. Based in Boise, Idaho, she dedicates her professional life to serving at the National Interagency Fire Center. Outside of work, Nicole channels her passion into shaping tomorrow's leaders, contributing her time to organizations like the Girl Scouts.

Driven by a desire to foster emotional intelligence in children, Nicole embarked on a personal mission after struggling to find suitable resources for her daughter. This quest led her to become a champion for emotional intelligence education in children's literature. Her bestselling debut book, "Penny Panda and the Gift of Possibility," emerged from this journey.

Nicole's primary goal is to empower children with the tools to understand and navigate their emotions effectively. Through her writing, she aims to equip young readers with essential skills to manage and process difficult emotions. Additionally, Nicole strives to provide parents and caregivers with valuable resources to impart these crucial lessons to the children in their care. Her vision is to cultivate a generation of emotionally intelligent, compassionate, resilient individuals who can thrive in a complex world.