Nicole Baerg is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at the University of Essex, where she specializes in political economy, institutions, and the use of data and technology in research. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Emory University and has published widely, including her book Crafting Consensus with Oxford University Press. Nicole is passionate about evidence-based education and brings her analytical skills, leadership experience, and commitment to the community to the role of school governor.