Nicholas Bell, Ph.D.

Nicholas Bell, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience that spans both academic and professional settings. Nicholas currently holds the position of Associate Director of Data & Analytics at Clairity, Inc. since April 2022. Additionally, they are a Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University, where they began working in 2022.

Before joining Clairity and George Washington University, Dr. Bell worked at the University of Pennsylvania from 2015 to 2022. During this time, they held multiple roles, including Quantitative Researcher and Instructor. As a Ph.D. candidate in political science, their research focused on evaluating the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. Nicholas also developed and taught original courses in data science and international relations, receiving recognition for their excellence in teaching.

Dr. Bell's previous experience includes working as a Survey Consultant at AidData from 2018 to 2021. In this role, they designed and analyzed surveys on workplace satisfaction and strategic direction. Nicholas presented their findings to the senior leadership team and contributed to reports and executive summaries.

Earlier in their career, Dr. Bell served as the TRIP Project Manager at the William & Mary Global Research Institute from 2013 to 2015.

Overall, Nicholas Bell, Ph.D. has a strong background in data analysis, research, teaching, and project management.

Nicholas Bell, Ph.D. pursued their education in a sequentially progressive manner. Nicholas initially attended William & Mary from 2008 to 2012, where they earned a B.A. (Honors) in International Relations. Subsequently, they enrolled at the University of Amsterdam in 2012, completing an M.A. in European Studies: Identity and Integration in 2013. Nicholas then returned to the University of Pennsylvania and obtained an M.A. in Political Science in 2018. Nicholas continued their studies at the same institution from 2015 to 2022, culminating in the attainment of a Ph.D. in Political Science.