Nicole Parish: Forensic Training Associate
Nicole is a Forensic Training Associate (FTA) supporting the education and development of Registered Nurses training to become Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). In this role, she provides hands-on mentorship, guidance, and specialized training to help nurses build both the clinical and interpersonal skills necessary to offer trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault.

For the past five years, Nicole has also served as a Gynecological Teaching Associate (GTA) with medical students at the University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School. There, she teaches students how to perform breast and pelvic exams with professionalism, sensitivity, and clear communication. Drawing on lived experience and a strong foundation in patient advocacy, she provides direct feedback on technique, language, and respectful patient interaction during these sensitive procedures.

Nicole’s work bridges medical education and forensic care, helping shape the next generation of healthcare providers to be compassionate, skilled, and trauma-informed.