Nikki Novotney, Vice President of Research and Development, earned a B.A. in social work from Creighton University in Nebraska and a Masters in Liberal Studies Psychology focus from Regis University in Denver. She began her career conducting a variety of research in private and public sector organizations. Nikki s lengthy tenure at Strategic Programs began at entry level, and grew over the years through a variety of positions. Such complete and well-rounded experience has provided Nikki a wide body of knowledge, which she effectively imparts to clients. Nikki specializes in the start-up phase of projects, and also works with organizations to implement strategies that use data results in the report interpretation process. Clients appreciate her technical knowledge and understanding of Strategic Programs capabilities, which she can combine to help them design a tailor-fit program. In addition, her industry experience and ability to share best practices adds value to the report interpretation process.