Kay Nikiforova

Kay Nikiforova is an accomplished professional serving as the Head of Clinical & Research at Violet since June 2020, where notable achievements include developing a proprietary cultural competence framework and leading clinical and research strategies. Currently, Kay is also a Founding Member at Togather and the Advisory Committee for Mental Health Technology at the American Psychological Association. Kay has extensive experience in public speaking at various prestigious conferences and institutions, alongside advisory roles with organizations like the Made of Millions Foundation and Halcyon Health. Previous positions include Head of Behavioral Health and clinical operations roles at Oscar Health, and a Graduate Research Fellow at St. John's University, where significant research projects were conducted. Academic credentials include a BA in Psychology from Cornell University and both an MA and ongoing PhD in Clinical Psychology from St. John's University.