Nicole Ackerina has had a diverse career in program implementation, project management, and operations, specializing in emergency management, design and construction, economic development and asset management. Nicole is currently serving as Senior Program Implementation Manager for City Experiences, and has previously served with AECOM as Deputy Program Manager on design/build projects up to $8B, and NYC Economic Development Corporation as VP of Development for NYC Ferry and VP/Chief of Staff for Asset Management Operations. Nicole has a Master's Degree in Emergency Management and is currently taking courses to obtain a MicroMaster's in Business Strategy and Operations in a Biobased Economy.