Archaeology and cultural resources expert Nichole Jordan joins GEI

Jordan combines passion for heritage preservation with cutting-edge methods.

RANCHO CORDOVA, California, Nov. 12, 2026 – Nichole Jordan has joined GEI Consultants as Senior Archaeologist and Cultural Resources Practice Leader for the West Region. She brings more than 20 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resources management.

Nichole has led teams delivering solutions that comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act on behalf of agencies across the western United States.

“Nichole has extensive technical expertise with cultural resources management and state and federal regulations,” says Denise Jurich, GEI’s Cultural Resources Practice Leader for the Central and East Regions. “She will strengthen our capabilities in the West and help us expand cultural resources services nationwide.”

Nichole’s expertise spans archaeological survey and excavation, Native American consultation, and GIS applications, along with risk management, contract administration, client engagement, and business development.

“GEI’s client-focused, community-minded and collaborative approach aligns with my professional values,” says Nichole. “I look forward to partnering with clients and colleagues to navigate cultural resources regulations on energy, water, and infrastructure projects.”

Nichole holds a Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology from California State University, East Bay, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Sacramento State University. She exceeds the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archeology and history.

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