Always passionate, Nicole Waldron believes in working on projects that edify individuals and organizations to create positive impacts on society. As an impactful thought leader, she has guided groups in creating or rethinking their core values and mission statements.
An advocate at heart, Nicole works to raise awareness on Affordable & Co-op Housing, Mental Health for Family Caregivers, Violence Against Women, Sickle Cell, and various community issues. As a Mental Health Care Advocate, she is committed to improving support and care for Mental Health Family Caregivers and their loved ones, giving voice to caregivers (the first responders).
Ms. Waldron is a member of the MHA Provincial Coordinated Access Operational Standards Working Group and sits on Family Advisory Committees at CAMH and Stella’s Place, representing the lived experience of caregivers. She also contributes to the Ontario Family Caregivers Advisory Network (OFCAN) and advises various mental health care organizations.
Nicole created the Victory Speaks (Minding Our Mind Series) podcast to bring awareness to mental health and wellness issues, share family stories, and help individuals create a Victory Mindset.
Ms. Waldron serves on the boards of the Ontario Caregivers Organization, the Co-operators, and the Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada, and is an honorary lifetime board member of the Cooperative Housing Federation of Toronto. She is the Past Board President of The Ontario Council of CHF Canada, Atahualpa Cooperatives Homes, Dr. Roz’s Healing Place, Scarborough Thunder Football Association, and The Urban Music Association of Canada.
Nicole Waldron has enjoyed a 35+ year career spanning fields as varied as project management, public relations, board governance, leadership renewal, and social advocacy. She is also a voice animator and CIHR-funded Research Collaborator.
Nicole has been named one of the Outstanding Black Women by the City of Brampton and Shifter Magazine (IWD), one of the 100 Accomplished Black Women in Canada, and one of the 150 Women by How She Hustles – HERStory in Black. She is the recipient of the 2020 Brian Burch Community Service Award from the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto and the Social Housing Service Corporation Kathleen Blinkhorn Award for Excellence in Volunteerism.
