Nicole Griensewic
About Nicole Griensewic
Nicole Griensewic - Executive Director
Nicole Griensewic serves as the Executive Director, bringing a wealth of experience from both private sector and non-profit leadership roles. She is noted for her commitment to public service and her efforts in enhancing collaboration and engagement. Her leadership has been instrumental in sharing the story of Region Nine nationally and globally for over a decade.
Education and Professional Development
Nicole Griensewic graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she was recently honored with the Alumnus Award. She is currently enhancing her expertise by completing an executive certificate on economic development at the Harvard Kennedy School. This continual pursuit of knowledge underscores her dedication to advancing her skills in economic development and public service.
Board Memberships and Professional Affiliations
Nicole Griensewic holds several key board memberships and affiliations. She is an active member of the University of Minnesota’s Climate Smart Municipalities program with North Rhine-Westphalia and the State of Minnesota's Clean Economy Workgroup. Additionally, she contributes to the national Gender Equity in Transportation (GET) Collaborative. Nicole serves as the first female Chair of the University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies, and is also a board member of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), the Greater Minnesota Partnership, and Minnesotans for the American Community Survey. She provides advisory support to South Central College's Center for Agriculture.
Recognition and Honors
Nicole Griensewic was recently honored with the Alumnus Award from her alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. This recognition highlights her significant contributions and dedication to her field, as well as her impact on her community and the broader region.