Our Journey and Mission
Nicole Ford's path to building Nicole Ford & Co. began with a spirit of service and an eye for authentic communication. In 2013, Nicole volunteered her marketing expertise with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Her ability to translate complex messages into clear, trusted information quickly attracted positive attention and referrals. What started as a volunteer role soon evolved into a vocation fueled by a passion for helping others succeed.
Nicole's foundation in public relations, coupled with her extensive work across government, nonprofit, and academic sectors, shaped a practical, audience-first approach that has proven essential for small businesses nationwide. With over 20 years of experience in communications—spanning media relations, creative storytelling, and government partnerships—and active work with clients in all 50 states, she understands the power of strategic messaging tailored for real-world results.
Nicole's values center on diversity, inclusion, and personal guidance. Her role as both a veteran and a leader from underrepresented backgrounds gives her a unique perspective on serving entrepreneurs across communities. Today, Nicole Ford & Co. proudly supports small business owners in all 50 states, helping them build lasting relationships with their customers and empowering them with strategies that withstand any communication challenge. Every client benefits from her ongoing commitment to clarity, trust, and brand resilience.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to elevate communication and build trust by creating strong, lasting bridges between organizations and their communities.
Our Vision
A world in which organizations leverage strategic communication to cultivate trust and meaningful relationships with their internal and external stakeholders.
Our Mission
To partner with organizations as a trusted communications liaison, informing stakeholders about achievements, missions, policies, practices, products, and services that meaningfully impact their lives.
Our Guiding Principles:
Ethical and Fairness to Client
Information-Centered and Client-Focused
Diverse Organizational Culture
Committed to Making Leaders
Creativity and Credibility
Our Core Values:
Trust
Accuracy
Honesty
Integrity
Relationship
Timeliness
Respect
Why Partner With Us
Expertise
Clients receive hands-on guidance from seasoned professionals who have decades of success in public relations and marketing. Our holistic support is especially valuable when tackling everything from media relations to crisis response. Each plan is custom-built to reflect your audience, ambitions, and challenges, using best practices developed over 25 years of experience.
Diversity
A veteran, woman, and Black-owned identity powers our inclusive strategies. We weave diverse perspectives into every brand story, helping clients break barriers, communicate authentically, and build deeper trust with multicultural audiences. Small businesses needing culturally intelligent PR and marketing benefit from an approach as unique as their own communities.
Community
We know that strong brands grow from genuine relationships. Our outreach and communication methods are designed to nurture lasting loyalty, which transforms clients into trusted voices within their fields. By emphasizing connection and reputation, we support ongoing growth and position your business as a cornerstone of your community.
Meet the Founder
Director
Nicole Ford
Nicole Ford brings more than 20 years of hands-on communications experience, guiding clients with expert strategy in public relations, media engagement, and reputation management. She holds advanced credentials, including a Master's in Public Relations and active pursuit of a doctorate in Communications. Nicole is dedicated to fostering diversity, providing personalized client support, and driving meaningful results for every business she serves.
