Associate Professor of Practice in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management program at Southern Illinois University. Dr. Davis teaches a variety of tourism-related courses in the areas of marketing, convention management and service, tourism and destination management, and event planning. A self proclaimed Generation X girl geek, Nicole breaks the stereotype of the university professor. She is an avid technology user and works to integrate technology into the classroom wherever appropriate. She insists that her students learn how to use industry-related technology as well as common tech tools associated with daily work life.

Nicole is an active member of the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators and was elected to the ISTTE Board of Directors for the 2010-2013 term. She currently serves as President of the society.