Nicole L. Schmidt

Nicole L. Schmidt is the Director of Research Administration Services at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1999. In this role, Nicole leads a team that addresses global education needs through a diverse portfolio of grants and contracts, while emphasizing equity and innovation in research services. Previous positions include Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Manager and Research Program Manager III, where significant contributions included strategic planning, team growth, and partnerships with various institutions. Nicole is also a co-founder of the Lab Management Community of Practice and has mentored over 450 undergraduate students and served on the Academic Staff Mentoring Program. Nicole holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from UW-Madison and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.