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Nicole Hoban

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Kristen Dawes

October 14, 2025

Mount Hood, OR

How We Met

January 2022

We first crossed paths during our master’s program, but it all started even before we met in person. Nicole spotted Kristen during online orientation and thought, “Wow, this is a girl I definitely need to get to know.” Kristen felt a spark the very first day of class when she saw Nicole and made a beeline to sit next to her on day two. From that moment on, they were inseparable partners-in-crime. Their friendship really blossomed at Tampa Pride, where laughter turned into something a little more magical. And well... the rest is happily ever after.