Nikkia Spencer

Nikkia Spencer, LMSW, is a skilled professional currently serving as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions, focusing on racial disparities in breastfeeding rates through the Mother Knows Best Study. In addition, Nikkia holds the position of Program Director at BestSelf Behavioral Health's Child Advocacy Center and works as a Therapist at Healing Hearts Counseling Center. Previous experience includes a Medical Social Worker role at Erie County Medical Center Corporation, Treatment Assistant at Horizon Health Services, and Senior Mental Health Clinician at Gateway Longview. Nikkia's educational background includes a Master of Public Health and a Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Physical and Biological Anthropology from Buffalo State University.