About the Evaluator

Nikki joined New Growth in 2015 and serves as the Vice President of Analytics. In her role, she partners with clients to design and implement comprehensive program evaluations, spanning formative to summative approaches across both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. She has led evaluations for federal agencies, including the US Department of Labor, US Department of Education, and National Science Foundation, among others. Beyond evaluations, Nikki spearheads data-focused projects involving labor market assessment, spatial analysis, survey development, and advanced statistical analysis. She is passionate about leveraging data-driven strategies to evaluate and enhance workforce programming outcomes. Prior to joining the team, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Cleveland State University’s Center for Economic Development, where she also earned her Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Design, and Development, with a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Evaluation Background

I specialize in...

  • Qualitative methods
  • Quantitative methods
  • Mixed methods
  • Developmental evaluation

I have worked with projects in the areas of:

  • ATE projects
  • NSF projects other than ATE (e.g., IUSE, S-STEM, AISL, HSI, ADVANCE)
  • Projects at two-year colleges
  • STEM education projects supported by funder other than NSF

Training and Certifications

Professional development workshops, webinars, or online courses on evaluation

Outside of Work, I enjoy...

…taking my four boys to various extracurricular activities.

A Successful Evaluation...

…utilizes both qualitative and quantitative inquiries to tell the story of the project.

My Working Style...

…relies on strong communication and teamwork to best understand each unique project.

Evaluator Details

Education

M.A., Urban Planning Design and Development B.S.

Stem Discipline

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Agricultural and Environmental Technologies Bio and Chemical Technologies Engineering Technologies General or Cross-cutting Advanced Technological Education Information and Securities Technologies Micro and Nanotechnologies

Location

Cleveland, OH

ATE Central Evaluator Profile

“I am a ‘data person’ with a specialization in workforce development evaluations.”

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