As an Associate with Cityfi, Nicole Davessar advances sustainability and equity in urban environments by implementing creative policy solutions and promoting strategic business development. Her collaboration with clients in the public and private sectors supports initiatives to orient cities around their people and the environment. Nicole approaches her work with both analytical thinking and interpersonal skills that stem from her interdisciplinary background.

Nicole’s experience and education are at the intersection of policy, business, consulting, and technology. Prior to Cityfi, she was a Competitive Intelligence Associate Advisor in IBM’s Market Development & Insights (MD&I) group, advising executive stakeholders on the strategies of some of IBM’s most important competitors and partners. Nicole was selected to lead a team that analyzed racial injustice in industry and technological contexts and embedded these considerations in decision-making across IBM. Her previous role in MD&I was as a Digital and SaaS Analyst, devising diverse market analyses and recommendations for senior product, marketing, sales, and strategy leaders. Nicole lives in Columbus, Ohio.