Dr. Nicole McKinney is the CEO of Collaborative Health Network, LLC (CHN), the largest statewide provider-led and owned behavioral health clinically integrated network in North Carolina focused on improving whole person health outcomes through value-based care. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare strategy, operations, and social impact, Dr. McKinney leads CHN’s efforts to integrate behavioral and physical health services, enhance data-driven decision-making, and strengthen partnerships with community stakeholders. Her leadership is rooted in a deep commitment to equity, access, and dismantling systemic barriers in healthcare.

A licensed mental health practitioner and award-winning public health leader, Dr. McKinney holds a PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, an MA in Counseling Psychology, and a BS in Psychology, along with multiple professional certifications. She has served on numerous advisory boards and has been recognized nationally, including as one of Nonprofit HR’s “25 Social Impact Women to Watch” in 2024 and “Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women”. Originally from Charleston, SC, she now lives in Charlotte with her husband, two daughters, and their dog. Outside of work, she enjoys global travel, karaoke, and writing motivational songs—living out her belief that “Society is unity in diversity.”