The NIC Advisor Council is a distinguished body of faculty leaders from across the nation who serve as the bridge between innovation and academia. These Advisors are more than just chapter sponsors—they are visionary educators committed to equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools, networks, and mindsets needed to thrive in an innovation-driven world.

By establishing and guiding NIC chapters on their campuses, Council members play a pivotal role in advancing our mission: to democratize access to transformative learning experiences through real-world projects, emerging tech, and entrepreneurial thinking. Their leadership helps activate local student talent, foster campus-wide collaboration, and integrate the NIC Fellowship into the broader educational experience. Collectively, they are shaping a national movement of purpose-driven changemakers—and it all starts at their unive