Nicole Ward
About Nicole Ward
Nicole Ward is a Managing Associate at Hagerty Consulting with a strong background in disaster recovery and program evaluation. She has previously held positions at FEMA, Catholic Relief Services, and the U.S. House of Representatives, and has advanced degrees in Sustainable Development Practice and International Relations.
Work at Hagerty
Nicole Ward has been serving as a Managing Associate at Hagerty Consulting since 2019. In this role, she focuses on programmatic aspects of disaster recovery, assisting clients in making informed decisions. Her expertise in analytics, research, and evaluation contributes to providing data-driven insights for disaster recovery programs. Based in the Panama City, Florida Area, she has been instrumental in enhancing disaster recovery strategies for various clients.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hagerty Consulting, Nicole Ward held several positions that enriched her expertise in disaster recovery and program analysis. She worked as a Program Analyst at FEMA from 2017 to 2019 in the Anniston, Alabama Area. Additionally, she served as a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Catholic Relief Services for two months in Kampala, Uganda, and as a Deputy Information Manager for the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team in Uganda in 2017. Her role as a Public Relations Assistant at 2Seeds Network, Inc. in 2014-2015 further diversified her experience.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Ward earned her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, African Studies, and Women and Gender Studies from James Madison University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also completed an Advanced Swahili Course at the MS-Training Centre for Development Cooperation in Tanzania from 2015 to 2016. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master's Degree in Sustainable Development Practice from the University of Florida from 2016 to 2019. Currently, she is studying International Relations and Affairs, Economic Development, and Women's Studies at the University of Ghana.
Internship Experience
Nicole Ward gained valuable experience through her internship at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016, where she worked for three months in the Gainesville, Florida Area. This role provided her with insights into governmental processes and public policy, complementing her academic background and professional experience in disaster recovery and program analysis.
Contributions to Disaster Recovery
Throughout her career, Nicole Ward has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing disaster recovery strategies. Her work with the Center for Domestic Preparedness focused on improving disaster recovery frameworks. Her strong background in analytics and evaluation supports her ability to deliver data-driven insights, which are essential for effective disaster recovery programs.