Tricia Davies is a senior advisor and strategist with more than two decades of experience strengthening nonprofits, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations through evidence-based planning, operational improvements, and thoughtful stakeholder engagement. As the founder of Public Good Consulting, she has led strategic planning, evaluation, financial modeling, and mixed-methods research efforts that improved program performance, informed funding decisions, and advanced community well-being. Her work has shaped major initiatives across New York City and beyond, including community mental-health assessments, veteran engagement research, pro bono legal expansion, childcare feasibility studies, and neighborhood-based asset mapping.

Her earlier leadership roles in New York City government and at KPMG deepened her expertise in budgeting, procurement, operations, and cross-agency coordination. She also served as chief of staff for a supportive-housing nonprofit, where she oversaw HR functions, strengthened internal systems, implemented performance measurement tools, and supported organizational culture and growth.

Tricia’s academic appointments at Columbia University, NYU Wagner, and NYU Tandon reflect her commitment to developing the next generation of public-sector and social-impact leaders through project-based teaching and mentorship. She holds an MPA from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a BA with Highest Honors from Rutgers University. Her career is defined by analytical rigor, collaborative leadership, and a consistent ability to help mission-driven organizations make smarter, more strategic decisions.