Nicole Smith is rooted in the value of volunteerism. She has been the champion and cheerleader for the NJ Chapter of the global literacy organization Room to Read for over a decade. This endeavor led to a weekly radio show/podcast through the Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce called Happy to Help, focused on the benefits of giving back to others. She has conducted over 120 interviews with philanthropists, fundraisers, directors and authors.

In late 2017, a group of women from Summit, Short Hills, Madison, and Chatham first met to explore the idea of a supportive, women’s-focused community and workspace in NJ. This collaborative, energizing conversation sparked the creation of The Co-Co.

Originally from Chicago, Betty is a proud first-generation Mexican-American. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a major in English and a minor in Secondary Education. Prior to her husband’s transfer to Tokyo in 2006, Betty taught middle school Language Arts and Reading. Tokyo was where she found preschool teaching and documenting online her experience of raising a Spanish-speaking son in Asia so fulfilling! As an early adopter of creating and pushing content out on social, Betty considers herself a Social Media OG.

Whether we are looking to share a laugh over a cup of coffee, a business solution with like-minded professionals, or candid thoughts on the most recent steps in your journey, Co-Co members know our community is an amazing source of support and inspiration. Our vibrant and diverse network of thinkers, builders, and doers so often leads us down the perfect path towards our latest life goal.

To celebrate International Coworking Day, we're hosting a giveaway of a free day pass on Instagram! Follow us @thecoconj and check us out on Tuesday, August 9th, for details on how you can win!

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Did you know that Co-Co members get access to Luminary, conveniently located near Penn Station in NYC, and more than 16 sister spaces across the country?