Olena Nicks, a lifelong Uniondale resident, has served as a public servant for a number of years, holding various roles and titles throughout her career.
Nicks is the first woman captain of Manor Company No. 3 in the Uniondale Fire Department after serving multiple positions over a 12-year span.
Nicks has engaged in policy and lobbying work. She has been actively involved in the policy committee in the Uniondale School District.
Other than public service, Nicks has financial analytical expertise in the public and private sectors and has overseen budgets exceeding $70 million. She pursued her undergraduate studies at CUNY Baruch, earning a bachelor’s degree in business operations, and subsequently attained an MBA from American University.
Nicks said top priorities are to
- Focus on addressing Long Island’s housing shortage.
- Hempstead’s quality of life.
- Environmental issues in Hempstead.
