Nicky Budnuchit, Linked Deposit Manager
Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
Nicky Budnuchit is the Linked Deposit Manager for the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) where her program helps make borrowing capital more affordable for state-certified businesses. She and her team work to listen to customers to provide them with post-certification support, technical assistance, and resources. Her office helps businesses owned by minorities, women, and other underrepresented communities access contracting and procurement opportunities in state government.
Nicky has an extensive background in lending and business management. She obtained her degree from the University of Washington before working as a consultant for a non-profit organization guiding small and large corporations in navigating complexities such as industrial insurance, workers compensation, and safety.
She spends most of her time spoiling her animals and, when they allow her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, motorsports, and travelling.