About me
Nicole Allen is the Director of Open Education for SPARC, leading efforts to advance openness and equity in education. She oversees a state and federal policy program, a librarian community of practice, and a leadership program for open education professionals. Nicole has dedicated her career to ensuring global access to knowledge and is an internationally recognized advocate for open education. She has been cited in the media, delivered hundreds of talks in over two dozen countries, and led SPARC’s open education program to significant policy achievements. Nicole holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of Puget Sound and lives between Providence, RI, and Washington, DC.