Nili is a passionate advocate for comprehensive and preventive healthcare, deeply aligned with Harrison’s philosophy of placing the client at the center of their wellness journey. Her approach embodies authenticity, transparency, and the delivery of exceptional care through the creation of highly personalized care plans that recognize the evolving priorities of each individual over time.
Nili earned her Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and Genetics from the University of British Columbia before furthering her education with a Master of Science in Genetic Counselling. Driven by a desire to effect broader change through healthcare leadership, Nili pursued a Master of Health Administration. As an operational leader, she managed a large portfolio in a hospital setting with a broad focus on initiatives designed to improve staff experience, balance budgets, and enhance strategic planning. At Harrison, Nili fosters staff development through ongoing training, prioritizes safety and accreditation, and champions efficiency via process improvements and quality standards initiatives.
With a background as a Canadian Certified Genetic Counsellor, specializing in hereditary cancer syndromes, Nili provided invaluable and compassionate support to families, guiding them through the intricate process of genetic testing. Her early experiences underscored the immense value of prevention through identifying genetic mutations, enhanced screening protocols and having a well-documented family history as key foundations for longevity and wellness.
Outside of Harrison, Nili enjoys being active. You can find her hiking, kayaking, dancing, and weight-training, or spending quality time with family and friends. She loves to travel to new places and experience different cultures and languages – including speaking four! Harrison’s diverse client base can enjoy getting to know her in the Centre with Farsi, French, and Spanish, in addition to English.