Staff: Nicole Turpin

Nicole Turpin serves as a Friend (mentor) at Friends of the Children – Stockton, bringing warmth, creativity, and a love for learning to her work with youth. She’s passionate about spending time with her kids, exploring her faith, and enjoying hobbies like thrifting, shopping, and crafting. Nicole’s favorite foods include pizza and Mexican cuisine, and she can often be found sipping coffee or enjoying a favorite soda.

Her eclectic taste in music spans Christian, 90’s R&B and rap, country, and musicals, while her reading list starts with The Bible. Whether relaxing with a good show, enjoying a Spicy Cheez-It snack, or diving into a new creative project, Nicole’s energy and enthusiasm shine through in everything she does. She’s proud of her heritage—sharing that she’s “a gypsy by blood”—and is excited to bring her unique perspective and caring spirit to support the youth and families of Stockton.