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Nicole Joseph

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Nicole Joseph is a multimedia journalist with the Chicago Defender. Her work has also appeared in BlackDoctor.org. As an accomplished integrated marketing communications strategist, she excels in marketing, social media, communications, media, and public relations. Driven by a deep passion for storytelling, Nicole masterfully leverages journalism, filmmaking, and marketing communications to craft compelling narratives across various platforms. She holds multiple journalism certificates, an MS in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University, and a BS in Sales & Marketing from Tuskegee University.

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