Nikki M. Jones is a seasoned people and culture executive with over 30 years of professional business experience, including 16 years in the not-for-profit sector. She currently serves as the Chief People, Data, & Research Strategy Officer at the HealthcareBusinesswomen’s Association (HBA), where she leads the development and execution of the organization’s people and data strategy for professional staff.
Since joining HBA in 2009, Nikki has held executive leadership roles across various functions, including finance, marketing, communications, technology, and people operations. Prior to her tenure at HBA, she held finance management positions at JohnsonÂ
& Johnson, supporting the consumer care business, and at Prudential’s former healthcare division, focusing on accounting and finance.
Nikki earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Elizabeth City State University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU). She is a certified human resource professional (SHRM-CP) through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
In recognition of her leadership and impact, Nikki was named a Bloc Vanguard Honoree and was included in the “100 Most Impactful Women of Color & Allies Shaping The Future of Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Biopharma” list.
Outside her professional endeavors, Nikki enjoys a fulfilling personal life with her husband of over 25 years and their three college-aged children. She has a passion for dancing and singing and is dedicated to inspiring others to make a positive impact. Nikki actively volunteers in her church’s women’s ministry and the broader community. She also serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the YWCA Princeton in Princeton, NJ, and has been a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, for over 30 years.