Nicole
Nicole Nelson, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer: Nicole Nelson is a CPA and practiced public accounting for nearly 20 years with BDO USA, LLP. Nicole now works as a consultant and trainer of accounting content with 2 Liquid Assets. Nicole is also a professional dancer and has danced for over 35 years in many styles including ballroom, ballet, country, hip-hop, jazz, show dance, and aerial. Nicole teaches various dance classes at AfterHours Dance Studio. Nicole has previous experience working with children as a teacher assistant and nanny for 10 years and as a high school and grade school dance coach. Nicole has also previously served on the UW Chapter of Orange County's Board of Directors as President and Treasurer and is a Director Emeritus for the University of Wisconsin-Business School Alumni Advisory Board. It is Nicole's vision to be surrounded by singing and dancing, seeing all people learn full self-expression at a young age to carry with them through life.
Melody
Melody Hojati, Chief Financial Officer and Director: Melody Hojati is a CPA with over 15 years of accounting experience. She practiced public accounting for 3 years prior to transitioning to private industry. She has over 7 years of experience leading a team of financial reporting accountants at two sister non-profit educational organizations. She loves to donate her time to help others and, while having no formal training, still loves to get out on the dance floor! She is an active member of her local Church and has a passion for helping children. Melody has three children who all love to dance!
Nhi
Nhi Nguyen, Corporate Secretary: Nhi is a CPA with over 15 years of accounting experience. She practiced public accounting for over 10 years, first with KPMG, then with BDO, before entering private industry. Nhi is now the Vice President of Financial Reporting for Digital Bridge. Nhi has two young daughters and loves to see the kids get out there and dance!
Kris
Kris Mendoza, Director
John
John Burkart, Director