Dr. Nicki Annunziata is an addiction nurse, lecturer, and researcher registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. She holds a Master’s in addiction Studies and a Ph.D. from Trinity College Dublin, specialising in vicarious trauma in addiction nursing and the role of leadership in its mitigation.
Nicki has lectured at various colleges and universities, focusing on research methods, trauma informed care, addiction and harm reduction. As Lead Nurse at Smarmore Castle Private Clinic, she provides compassionate leadership for individuals with addiction.
As President of the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) Ireland Chapter, she fosters collaboration among addiction nursing professionals across Europe. A recognised voice in the field, Nicki has published extensively and speaks internationally on addiction nursing, vicarious trauma-informed care, and leadership.