Nicole Goehring has proudly served as the MLA for Edmonton-Castle Downs since 2015, fostering a spirit of collaboration and goodwill among all Albertans. She is also NDP Critic for Culture.

During her first term as MLA, she was named the Government of Alberta's Liason to the Canadian Armed Forces, and joined the Edmonton Salutes Committee which works collaboratively to support the military community in and around Edmonton.

Before being elected, Nicole worked for almost a decade with Child and Family Services in various capacities, including as a caseworker, assessor, and court co-ordinator. Prior to that she worked with Edmonton Integrated Services for seven years, six of those as a group home supervisor.

Nicole also co-created a mediation manual and program with Community and Family Services designed to help Edmonton school counselors and police officers solve youth related situations in schools and communities. This program helped Edmonton youth avoid suspensions, expulsion and or criminal charges, giving them a second chance to find a path to success.

Nicole has a diploma in social work from MacEwan University. She lives in Edmonton with her three children.