Nikki Soda is an accomplished advocate and strategist with over a decade of experience at the intersection of behavioral health and public policy. She holds a Master of Science in Addiction Policy from Georgetown University and is the Executive Director of Soda Consulting, where she advises treatment providers, nonprofits, and national organizations on government relations, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives. As a woman in long-term recovery, Nikki brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work, grounding her advocacy in a deep, personal commitment to expanding access to quality care. She has also contributed to national recovery efforts through her work with She Recovers Foundation, supporting initiatives focused on connection, empowerment, and holistic recovery for women.
Previously, Nikki served as Director of Membership and State Advocacy at the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, leading national policy discussions and touring treatment programs across the country. She also co-chairs the board of Treatment Professionals and Alumni Services, advancing best practices in long-term recovery support.
Known for bridging policy, ethics, and practice, Nikki brings a proven ability to turn ideas into action, consistently focused on elevating standards of care and ensuring the voices of providers, patients, and families are represented where decisions are made.
