Nicole Richardson, M.P.H., M.S.W., is a pediatric behavioral consultant who specializes in working with children and families. While running her consulting practice, Ms. Richardson co-authored studies at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University (NYU). Prior to joining the field of social work, Ms. Richardson studied public health and completed her practicum as a hospital administration process improvement intern at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. 

Undergraduate School

Union College

Undergraduate Major

Sociology

Graduate School(s)

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, NYU Silver School of Social Work

Focus Area/Interests

• Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Child Welfare
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Healthcare Disparities
• Process Improvement in Healthcare
• Social Work
• Public Health Policy and Management

Current Position

• Pediatric Behavioral Consultant

Career Experience

• Hospital Administration Process Improvement Intern at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Clinical Social Work Intern at Westchester Institute for Human Development
• Intern at NYU’s Child Study Center, Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinical and Research Program
• Co-authored studies at McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, NYU
• Adoption Program Specialist at Westchester Institute for Human Development
• Provided therapy as a Clinical Social Work Intern in foster care
• Public Health Research Assistant at NYU Langone Medical Center