A political economist, Nicole has a specialized practice in participatory design and research. She applies mixed methods to her work with cross-sector and multidisciplinary networks, organizations, and teams to explore issues of power, equity, and plurality. Nicole is the co-founder of The Residency, an emergent global learning collective for Change Designers - civil servants, civil society and social designers. Nicole runs a consultancy, Collectivist, focused on governance and systems change.

Previously, Nicole directed the strategy and learning of the international social change organizations, The Engine Room and Reboot. She is a leader in the open government movement with a background in public sector innovation and international development, with work at the World Bank, Global Integrity and OneWorld Foundation India. Nicole has extensive experience in research, program implementation, and community facilitation in South Asia, Latin America and West Africa. She holds a Masters degree in Development Management from the London School of Economics and a dual Bachelors degree in Development Studies and Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.

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