Alison M. Nichols

Independent Consulting

Who I am

Experienced independent consultant with experience in the private and public sectors. Former McKinsey consultant. Passionate about solving tough challenges in business, government and non-profit. Expertise in strategy design, economic and market research, analytical insights, and professional writing.

What I do

I'd love to help you address your toughest business or public sector challenges. I combine my business experience from my consulting days at McKinsey & Co. with my passion for researching, assessing, and designing public policy. I enjoy using my strong analytical and research skills, project management experience, and knack for developing crisp, professional written products to help clients shine.

+ Small business consulting. Need some extra womanpower to tackle a tough problem or get a new project off the ground? My skills in research & analytics, project management, communications, and business strategy & planning can ....

+ Market research and analysis. Need help in analyzing and synthesizing a lot of information or data? Or want support with with research and writing?I'd love to help you put together a polished, professional report on business, economic, or political trends and issues.

+ Public policy analysis and design. I'm a policy nerd who enjoys using qualitative and quantitative tools to assess the effectiveness of current policy, or perform cost-benefit analysis of proposed policies. I can also help private sector or non-profit clients understand how policies and regulations may affect them.

Examples of past work

+ Researched, analyzed, and developed a report on global investment incentives to promote gender equality for The World Bank

+ Advised a fast-growing agribusiness in Uganda on financing strategy for smallholder farmers in its network

+ Interviewed policymakers in Cote d'Ivoire and developed report on the country's progress towards the UN's Millennium Development Goals 

+ Performed risk assessment of energy-related infrastructure project in New England and wrote recommendations report for policymakers

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