Nellie is the founder and president of Fluent – a strategic public opinion and market research firm based in New York City. Nellie has extensive experience in designing and managing research studies informing the development of corporate image and brand positioning, marketing, and communications. She has consulted senior management of global organizations. Nellie has authored academically rigorous impact assessments and evaluations of educational programs and products. She is a published author and frequent speaker at academic, public sector, and marketing conferences.

She holds a master’s degree in public policy and administration from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.