Nicole Sturges

Nicole Sturges leads the qualitative research team at the Center for Survey Research, manages a portfolio of research projects, works with clients on study design and implementation, and oversees research compliance. She also serves as the center’s primary focus group moderator, one-on-one interviewer, and lead qualitative data analyst. Nicole received graduate training in survey questionnaire design and qualitative data analysis and has lectured on focus group administration, survey interview techniques, and questionnaire design.

Nicole started as a part-time telephone interviewer with the institute before advancing to her current leadership role.“ The institute has always been a place of genuine support, collaboration, and teamwork,” she says. “I love working in an environment that challenges me, encourages growth, and provides the opportunity to work on research projects that can make an impact.” She also relishes the diversity of topics she gets to tackle. “No two projects (or days!) are ever the same,” she notes.