Nicole Van Valen

Nicole Van Valen, a recognized authority in the realms of Mental Health and Resilience, and the Founder and CEO of Keane Insights. With over 23 years of experience in healthcare, Nicole brings a wealth of insights to the forefront of her empowering presentations. Her master's degree in family therapy has provided a strong foundation, allowing her to specialize in guiding company leaders, transforming thought processes, and expanding perspectives to elevate effectiveness in service, development, and leadership.

Having navigated diverse roles in her career journey, including behavioral health clinical case manager, learning and performance consultant, strategic customer engagement senior manager, and procurement supplier diversity senior manager at a Fortune 4 company, Nicole's dynamic background fuels her influence across various domains. Her unparalleled expertise thrives in cultivating leadership and team resilience in the face of life's challenges. She actively collaborates with executive leaders and entrepreneurs, employing strategic engagement tactics to drive growth by empowering cross-functional management teams.

Beyond her remarkable professional trajectory, Nicole's insights are further enriched by her wealth of knowledge from the dance and entertainment field. Her studies in Radio and Television Broadcasting complement her tenure as a former Dancer and Assistant Director for the Miami HEAT Dancers, as well as a former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader. Nicole's personal experiences in dance and philanthropy serve as cornerstones of her personal resilience resource, contributing to her comprehensive approach.

Nicole passionately dedicates her time to raising funds for underprivileged children, both nationally and internationally. Her active engagement includes serving on the Board of Directors for Experience Camps for Grieving Children. Additionally, Nicole has played a pivotal role in the Ekukhanyeni Relief Project in South Africa, offering her assistance to children affected by infectious diseases. She has served on several boards throughout her career and Nicole is honored to contribute her unique insights and make a lasting positive impact on the community.

Nicole's credentials speak to her extensive qualifications: She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselors. Her professional stature is further affirmed by her designation as a Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional, along with her SHRM Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential. 

Nicole's personal life is just as enriching, residing in sunny South Florida, originally hailing from the Bahamas. She's a devoted wife and mother of three, with interests spanning dancing, karaoke singing, gardening, and quality family time.