Nicole Hawkins

Associate, Communications
George W. Bush Institute

Nicole Hawkins serves as Communications Associate at the George W. Bush Institute, focusing on the organization’s global policy work.

Before joining the Bush Institute in 2022, she managed social media, outreach, and constituent communications for a state representative in the Texas Legislature.

She’s a graduate of Texas Christian University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science.

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Read the article Mary Tobin -- Building a More Perfect Union.
Nov 7, 2024

Mary Tobin -- Building a More Perfect Union

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Jason Galui, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.)
Mary Tobin is the Director of Brickyard Chapters and Programs for nonprofit More Perfect Union, which aims to bring people together through social connection, service, and civic engagement events in order to build stronger and more resilient communities.
Read the article Rena Pederson -- A Trailblazer in Journalism.
Oct 31, 2024

Rena Pederson -- A Trailblazer in Journalism

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, William McKenzie
Rena Pederson is a true trailblazer in journalism. During her storied career, she interviewed five U.S. presidents and countless history makers including Margaret Thatcher and Fidel Castro. Texas Monthly described her as one of the most powerful women in Texas during her time serving as vice president and editorial page editor at The Dallas Morning News.
Read the article John Blake -- Texas Rangers Baseball Executive and Bush Center Docent.
Sep 27, 2024

John Blake -- Texas Rangers Baseball Executive and Bush Center Docent

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann
John Blake is not only the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the 2023 world champion Texas Rangers, but he is also a docent at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum, where he has volunteered since the museum opened its doors in 2013.
Read the article Five podcasts on democracy and pluralism you should listen to today.
Sep 9, 2024

Five podcasts on democracy and pluralism you should listen to today

By: Nicole Hawkins
The Strategerist podcast highlights compassion and optimism through conversation with newsmakers, leaders, and people working to change the world. Listen as five inspiring leaders discuss the importance of pluralism and civility and the state of our democracy.
Read the article Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska -- From the Nuclear Football to Nuclear Submarines.
Sep 6, 2024

Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska -- From the Nuclear Football to Nuclear Submarines

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Robert Favela
During Dr. Robert Roncska’s impressive 28-year career in the Navy, he commanded a nuclear-powered submarine, led the largest submarine squadron in the U.S. fleet, and even carried the nuclear football for President George W. Bush, who affectionately named him “Navy Bob.”