Nicole Niedringhaus is an economic analyst with experience in the professional services industry, specializing in data analytics and financial services. She grew up in Sioux Falls, SD before earning her bachelor’s degree in International Economics from the University of St. Thomas and her master’s degree in Applied Economics from Boston College. Niedringhaus has worked as an analytics specialist at both Big 4 and global financial services consulting firms, developing scalable data solutions and automated reporting frameworks for major financial institutions. She now brings this experience to her work with Dakota Institute clients, providing data driven insights that support strategic planning, economic research, and business decision making.