Ms. Nicolai is a classically-trained professional Executive Recruiter rooted in the Entertainment and Digital Media industries for over 15 years. The Executive Alliance Group was formed in 2001 to specifically focus on the transmigration of traditional media to digital. With a client base spanning digital media, wireless, traditional entertainment and its advanced media divisions, The Executive Alliance Group is at the forefront of identifying next-generation leaders for its progressive clients. The firm's client roster includes Fox Mobile Entertainment, G4 TV, TNS Media Intelligence, Fox Cable Networks/News Corp., ScanAps, CellPoint Connect, and Software Magic among others.

Nicolai was part of the launch team of Korn/Ferry International's Worldwide Entertainment practice from 1986 to 1990. She then ran the Entertainment and Digital Media practice for Brad Marks International from 1994 to 2000, before forming EAgroup.

Ms. Nicolai has served on the Executive Committee of the Interactive Media Peer Group, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences since its inception in 2000. The IMPG pioneered the first Emmy Awards category for Outstanding Achievement in Interactive Programming. She was appointed to the Board of Directors, Digital Coast Roundtable serving since 2002. She's also involved with many industry groups including National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC), Los Angeles Urban League, Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, NATPE, NAB, MobileMedia, and Women In Technology, among others.

A Journalist by training, Ms. Nicolai studied at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University and began her career in the Communications Division of Walt Disney World.