Nikki Soda is a highly accomplished advocate and strategic marketer with a strong background in the behavioral health field. She possesses an MS in Addiction Policy from Georgetown University and has amassed over 10 years of experience in this domain.
Passionate about advocacy and public policy, Nikki actively engages in local and national initiatives to make a meaningful impact. Currently the Executive Director of Soda’s Consulting, she utilizes her addiction policy knowledge to help treatment centers get involved in public policy. Recently serving as the Director of Membership and State Advocacy for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), she leverages and consults her expertise to lead productive discussions with industry leaders and conducts comprehensive tours of treatment centers nationwide. Through these experiences, she has gained a profound understanding of the substance use disorder treatment landscape.
Nikki has excelled in various leadership roles, including Director of Business Development and Marketing for renowned treatment facilities. In addition, she has overseen multiple alumni programs while currently serving as co-president for the board of the Treatment Professionals and Alumni Services (TPAS). Her diverse responsibilities in creating and managing a treatment center start-up have honed her skills in admissions, policy development, procedure implementation, and business growth.
As a result, Nikki has built an impressive reputation and is frequently sought after for client placement recommendations and policy guidance.