Nicole Russell is a bestselling author and lead advocate for mental health, human rights and the well being of children. She serves as the cofounder and executive director of Precious Dreams Foundation, a nonprofit teaching thousands of displaced youth to self-comfort, and CEO of Pitch House Productions, her consulting agency dedicated to educating corporations on best practices for serving vulnerable populations. Since the inception of Precious Dreams Foundation, Nicole Russell's efforts have been recognized by O, The Oprah Magazine, GLAMOUR Magazine as their Everyday Hero of the Year, and Observer as one of their Top 20 Heroes Under 40. She also recently received a Walmart Community Playmaker Award.