KBHN Chief Executive Officer, KBHN (2010-2024)
Nicky brings more than 20 years’ experience in senior management and executive leadership roles in public health and health research administration. Nicky is uniquely and ideally positioned to guide KBHN, having served four years as the inaugural executive director of the Network from its inception as NeuroDevNet. She returned to Canada after three years in Australia driving research and innovation projects at Murdoch University, and leading research development at the renowned Telethon Kids Institute. Previously, she was Executive Director of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance, leading the development of a national breast cancer research framework. Her past positions have also included Director of Research for Heart and Stroke Foundation Canada and Assistant Director to CIHR’s Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health. A graduate of Dalhousie University, Nicky holds an MSc in the health field and was predominately educated in the U.K.
