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ABOUT 
The Strongest Decisions are Built on Insights that Go Beyond Surface Answers

We know the environments our clients operate in: crowded markets, shifting customer expectations, rapid technology change, internal pressure to act quickly, and important decisions that often need to be made before the signal is fully clear. ContextualY was built to help technology teams navigate those moments — drawing on decades of experience helping clients understand change, interpret what matters, and turn insight into stronger strategic decisions.

A Team Built on Complementary Expertise

Our team has worked together for many years across a wide range of technology and innovation research programs. Over time, we have developed a deep understanding of each other’s strengths and perspectives.

That familiarity allows us to challenge ideas constructively, support one another’s work, and bring complementary expertise to every engagement.

As a WBENC-certified women-majority owned business, we are proud to bring diverse perspectives and leadership to the research we conduct and the partnerships we build.

 

The result is insight shaped not just by individual expertise, but by a team that works closely, thoughtfully, and with genuine care for our clients’ success.

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Meet the Team

Allison Wilt

Co-Founder, President

Helps technology leaders understand complex markets and uncover growth opportunities through strategic research and human insight.

Nicola Finnerty

Principal

Uncovers the human motivations behind decisions, translating qualitative insight into clear, actionable outcomes.

Traci Nagy

Principal

Distills complex research into clear strategic insight, helping organizations uncover the meaning behind the data.

Claudia Nasraty

Head of Operations

Creates the operational structure that keeps research programs running smoothly from start to finish.

What Clients Experience Working With Us

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“After researching various vendors for a challenging project, I’m glad we chose ContextualY. Their expertise in asking the right questions helped us move from broad topics to focused, actionable insights that strengthened our frameworks and hypotheses. ContextualY stands out as one of the best vendor partners I’ve worked with.”

Principal Research & Design Manager, Global Technology Leader

​Clients often tell us they value not only the insight we deliver, but how we work alongside them.

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