Gale Gold Nichols

Senior Consultant

Gale Gold Nichols is a dynamic, compassionate, and high-performing professional with over two decades of leadership experience in MBA education, coaching, and admissions. Most recently, Gale served as Executive Director of the full-time MBA program at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, where she led admissions, marketing, student services, global programs, DEI initiatives, and alumni relations.

Gale is known for her deep commitment to student success. She has coached hundreds of professionals and fostered a powerful network within the top MBA community.

Before this role, Gale held various leadership positions at the Kelley School of Business, including Director of Student Services and Global Programs and Associate Director of Graduate Career Services. Her early career was rooted in accounting and finance, including roles involving IPO documentation, post-acquisition integration, and budget oversight.

Gale holds an undergraduate degrees from Wesleyan University and Masters from NYU Stern.