NICOLE ESTEVEZ

Vice President | Miami, FL 

About Nicole: 

Creative, Perceptive,
Analytical, Espresso drinker  

Education: 

Master of Arts in Urban & Regional Planning, Florida Atlantic University

Tactful | Curious | Mindful

Nicole is the Vice President of Renaissance, leading with precision and a deep commitment to operational excellence. As a strategist and problem solver, she ensures that Renaissance operates efficiently while delivering transformative urban planning and transportation solutions. With a sharp focus on execution, Nicole oversees firm-wide operations, driving processes that enhance performance, empower teams, and sustain long-term growth.

At the heart of her leadership is an unwavering dedication to client trust. Nicole understands that excellent planning isn’t just about data and design—it’s about forging strong relationships, listening intently, and delivering results that truly make a difference. She thrives on turning complexity into clarity, helping clients navigate challenges with confidence and purpose.

With over a decade of experience, Nicole’s expertise spans analytical research, data analysis and mapping, public engagement, strategic urban design, and high-impact communications.

Before Renaissance, Nicole was a Project Manager at the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions at Florida Atlantic University, focused on interdisciplinary research centered on placemaking and understanding the intricacies of how people and vehicles move through spaces—insights she applies to create more connected, functional, and people-centric environments.

I believe… 

“When you first start off trying to solve a problem, the first solutions you come up with are very complex, and most people stop there. But if you keep going, and live with the problem and peel more layers of the onion off, you can often times arrive at some very elegant and simple solutions.” – Steve Jobs

Nicole embodies this philosophy in her work, continuously seeking clarity and simplicity in solving the challenges of urban development, transportation planning, and community engagement.