Incoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Nicole Prorock comes to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation with 25 years of experience in finance and accounting.
Prior to joining the Foundation in 2024, Nicole was the Chief Financial Officer of the National Housing Trust where she was responsible for leading the finance, accounting, and IT functions and setting the strategic direction for the organization to assure long-term financial sustainability and growth. Prior to that, Nicole held senior finance leadership roles with nonprofit organizations, including the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Interfaith Housing Alliance, and Enterprise Community Partners. She began her career as an auditor for KPMG LLP in Baltimore, where she served clients in the nonprofit and financial services sectors.
Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Accountancy from the University of South Carolina, a Graduate Certificate in Community and Economic Development from Pennsylvania State University, and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. Additionally, she is a Certified Public Accountant and the Vice Chair of the Frederick County (Maryland) Interagency Internal Audit Authority. Nicole also serves as a Firefighter/EMT for the New Market District Volunteer Fire Company.
