Nicole Piccinini Pesco is an investor, philanthropist, and former executive focused on advancing systems-level solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges. As President of The Parallax Foundation (formerly The Piccinini Pesco Family Foundation), she leads philanthropic efforts across three interconnected levels: locally in Stanislaus County, where she works to improve economic mobility and break generational cycles of poverty through whole-family stability and support; nationally, advancing racial equity and social justice; and globally, supporting initiatives in AI safety and pandemic prevention. Nicole previously served as Co-President and Chief Executive Officer of The Save Mart Companies, her family’s business, from 2015 to 2021, where she led a comprehensive rebranding and organizational restructuring in preparation for its sale in 2022.