With more than two decades of public policy experience, Nicole Elizabeth Barcliff joined Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in November 2012. As a Senior Policy Director, she advocates for federal policies that support LISC’s mission to forge resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families. Nicole works closely with LISC's national programs and  local offices, and a broad cross-sector of external organizations to develop legislation and implement policy advocacy agendas that promote equitable access to opportunity in communities around the nation. Her priority policy areas include safety and justice, health, and child care and early learning. Nicole has held advisory and leadership roles with various child care and early learning initiatives and organizations, notably serving as (former) Co-chair of the National Children's Facilities Network, a participant in the Thriving Providers Project Policy Advisory Group, and a (former) Care Access Real Estate (CARE) advisory commitee member.   Prior to joining LISC, Nicole had several positions that helped shape her federal policy expertise, including serving as Legislative Director for a member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Senior Associate for Government Relations at the Pew Charitable Trusts. Nicole is a Temple University alumna, a District of Columbia resident, and a proud native of Newark, NJ.