As Director of Special Projects, Nicole Cammorata helps lead Mashable’s editorial innovations, licensing programs, and specialty series. She previously served as the site’s CEO, and before that, as its first shopping editor. Nicole is also Mashable’s resident gift expert and is passionate about helping readers find the perfect gift. She received a BS in journalism from Boston University and an MFA in fiction writing from The New School. She lives in Maine with her husband, their two young children, and a yard full of flowers in the area.