Nicole Bridges

Dr Nicole Bridges is a senior lecturer in public relations at Western Sydney University and has recently completed her PhD at, researching online social networking and breastfeeding support. She is also currently the Director of Academic Program for the Communication, Creative Industries, and Screen Media programs in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts. Dr Bridges has over 30 years experience in public relations field, has been a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor and educator with the Australian Breastfeeding Association since 2000, and is the current ACT/NSW Assistant Branch President of the Association. Dr Bridges is recognised as an expert in social media communities and her research has extended beyond breastfeeding and parenting support to include buy, swap, and sell fashion groups.