Nicole Christine Branagh (born January 31, 1979, in Orinda, California)[1] is an American volleyball player.

She has represented the United States in international competition as a member of both the indoor and beach national teams.

With partner Elaine Youngs, Branagh competed in the beach volleyball tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics, finishing fifth.

[4] Following graduation, she played for the United States women's national volleyball team from 2001 to 2003,[4] finishing her national career after the 2003 Pan American Games, where she won a bronze medal[5] and was the top scorer.

After spending the 2004 season as a volunteer assistant coach at Cal State Fullerton,[4] Branagh began playing beach volleyball on the AVP Pro Tour and the FIVB World Tour.