With a Masters in Social Work, Niki has spent her 20+ year career working in the health sector both at the community and government level. As Provincial Director for Mental Health and Addictions, Niki is responsible for the implementation of provincial action plans including: Towards Recovery: A Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador; Our Path of Resilience: A Plan to Promote Life and Prevent Suicide, and the provinces’ first Provincial Alcohol Action Plan. Since joining the Department of Health and Community Services in 2010, Niki has led several transformative initiatives, such as the provincial expansion of Doorways, the Provincial Stepped Care model and a suite of e-mental health services, including Bridgethegapp.ca. She brings both clinical and policy expertise to her work. In 2018, Niki’s team were the recipient of the Public Service Award of Excellence for their contribution to system transformation through the Towards Recovery Action Plan. In 2020, Niki received an international award recognizing Newfoundland and Labrador’s expertise and leadership in the field of e-mental health. Finally, Niki was recognized by the Public Service Commission as a 2023 Safety Champion for psychological safety in the workplace