The second oldest of the Reagan grandchildren, similar to her mother, she is the only female grandchild. Nicky is a well behaved young woman, though there have been times where following her heart has led to her clashing with authority figures. While she resented being treated like a child longer than many of her classmates, she showed understanding that, as a Reagan, expectations of her were different.

Similar to the rest of the Reagan family, she attended Catholic schools, notably the Blessed