Nicole Harker was a member of Eta Sigma Delta, the honor society for SHM students, where she completed numerous community service projects. She worked at the Nittany Lion Inn as a front desk agent, held an internship at the Reeds at Shelter Haven, and was selected to attend the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association President's Conference. She received numerous awards and scholarships. Following graduation, she plans to complete a manager-in-training program at the Four Seasons Ko Olina Resort in Oahu, Hawaii.