Nicole Funari is the Senior Principal for Capital Strategies helping the senior housing industry cultivate capital sources.
Nicole is an economist with experience in economic, financial, and regulatory research to serve investors, policymakers, and industry leaders. Prior to joining NIC, Nicole served as Vice President of Research at Nareit, where she worked on investor outreach, government relations, and sustainability. Nicole previously worked in public service at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Nicole holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Michigan State University and a B.A. in Economics and Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.