Nicky Yates received her Master’s degree in Psychology from NYU in 2007. She left the New York County District Attorney’s Office as a Child Victim Specialist in 2007 to join the charity: water staff. Her passion for international aid was sparked after spending time in Namibia and Kazakhstan. The amazing atmosphere at charity: water and the dedication to the cause deeply attracted her to help and do more. The trip to CAR really deepened her appreciation of ICDI and the country’s resilience. It was such a lovely and beautiful place with dedicated people, willing to help work together to improve the situation in the country.