Brian oversees operations and runs the NICA headquarters in Austin, Texas. He is dedicated to building relationships with providers, industry members, and other advocacy organizations in order to collaboratively help key decision-makers understand the value of receiving provider-administered medications in non-hospital care settings. His goal is to constantly ensure that all ambulatory infusion centers remain a safe, more efficient, and more cost-effective alternative to hospital care settings.

Chris oversees the strategic operational planning and outreach of the organization to ensure NICA meets and exceeds the expectations and needs of all stakeholder groups. He works with each team member to ensure their programs are advancing the mission and vision of NICA.

Kaitey oversees the NICA Standards for In-Office Infusion, developing resources and training materials to support NICA’s provider members in their pursuit of clinical excellence. She also collaborates with the team to create patient and provider educational materials and brings a clinical perspective to NICA’s online forums and advocacy efforts.

Kindyl works to multiply NICA’s advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. What’s more, she helps expand the organization’s education program by curating existing materials and identifying deficits that she will fill with useful, organic content.

Ashley’s main focus is to help NICA achieve its mission by establishing a nationwide network of contacts within the infusion industry, while driving Infusion Provider memberships. She is responsible for ensuring that the Infusion Center Locator is up-to-date and comprehensive.

Rachel works to strengthen NICA’s Provider Membership program by engaging with infusion providers and connecting them with valuable benefits and resources. In order to maximize value for members, Rachel develops and maintains relationships with industry and strategic stakeholders.

Stephanie optimizes organizational efficiency, while supporting President and CEO, Brian Nyquist, in his coordination with all ongoing NICA projects and activities. She supports external partnerships and works with all departments to ensure the organization’s work is as relevant and beneficial as possible for its stakeholders.

Monica’s experience as an infusion therapy nurse, Clinical Resource Manager for an MSO, and Director of Quality and Compliance is crucial in her efforts to develop resources and training material to support infusion centers and stakeholders. She has successfully led multiple ambulatory infusion clinics through accreditation programs. 

Lenna leverages her event coordination experience and interpersonal skills to help plan and execute a diverse range of events with NICA, including the NICA Annual Conference. She cultivates partnerships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and vendors to ensure that each collaboration focuses on a level of excellence and engagement that contributes to the success of NICA’s mission to improve patient care and advance the field of infusion therapy.

Sam assists with strategic policy and advocacy initiatives to support ambulatory infusion centers across the country by tracking legislation and regulations, building relationships with policymakers, developing advocacy campaigns, and communicating policy updates to the NICA membership.

Yvonne is responsible for building strong relationships with members, increasing member engagement, and ensuring that members take full advantage of their NICA membership by connecting them to valuable resources. She drives membership growth by identifying potential members, nurturing relationships, and developing strategies to attract and retain organizations.