Nikki’s responsibilities as Data Manager at New Growth include compilation and analysis of data from various public and private sources, survey design and implementation, and spatial analysis. Nikki joined New Growth following two years as a Graduate Assistant at Cleveland State University’s Center for Economic Development, where she was published in reports covering economic impact, industry and occupational trends, economic indicators, and workforce development.
Nikki received her Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Design, and Development from Cleveland State University, with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems. She is proficient in various GIS platforms, such as ArcGIS and QGIS, and is experienced with statistical packages SAS, R, and Excel.