Nicki’s drive and passion in healthcare was sparked by a series of health events in her young adulthood, which gave her first-hand experience with how frustrating the connection can be between care providers and their patients. She has worked in healthcare throughout her life (inspired by her nurse mother) and been a nurse for over a decade. For the first 12 years of her nursing career, she worked in emergency rooms and as a flight nurse. Over 5 years ago, she made the transition into women’s health and felt like she had finally found her home. Over those years, she has come to really understand just how big the gaps are in women’s health and is proud to be serving women during the most critical transitions in their lives. As a doula and advocate, she was committed to bridging that gap between patients and their care team, helping patients feel more confident and empowered in their healthcare decisions, and educating them along the way. As a midwife, she is continuing with those goals and strives to provide individualized, patient-centered care to women throughout their lifespan, including during pregnancy.