Nicole McHale has been a Sanibel resident for over 25 years. She lives on the island with husband James and raised two daughters Alexis and Tajana.

Nicole was elected to the Sanibel Library Board of Commissioners in 2016. She is a past board chair of F.I.S.H. OF SANCAP. Nicole is a past board member of Sanibel Community Association. She previously served as chair of the Sanctuary Social Committee and as co-auctioneer for the Shell Museum and Sea School.