Nicole Wallace

2026 Dean’s Leadership and Innovation Forum

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Nicole Wallace

Chief Operating Officer, ESI Healthcare Business Solutions
Founder, Creations by NLW and PharmD Unleashed

Biography

    Dr. Nicole Wallace is an accomplished healthcare executive, entrepreneur, and digital marketing strategist who blends nearly two decades of pharmacy and operational leadership with a passion for innovation. A 2006 graduate of Purdue University College of Pharmacy, Dr. Wallace also holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington and has built a career leading clinical and data-driven teams to improve healthcare efficiency, access, and outcomes.

    As Chief Operating Officer of ESI Healthcare Business Solutions, she oversees nationwide clinical operations, data analytics, and technology transformation initiatives. Beyond healthcare, Dr. Wallace is the founder of multiple businesses, including Creations By NLW, a digital marketing agency helping small business owners and healthcare professionals bring their marketing in-house, and PharmD Unleashed, a movement empowering pharmacists to build purpose-driven businesses and reclaim their freedom.

    Known for her energy, authenticity, and belief that the sky is the limit, Dr. Wallace inspires others to bridge their professional expertise with entrepreneurial creativity. Her mission is to help the next generation of pharmacists think beyond traditional roles, embrace innovation, and design careers that align with their unique gifts, purpose, and vision.