Faculty & Staff Details
Nicole Deschénes
Faculty & Director of National Technical Assistance Center on Youth Transition
Division of Policy and Services Research and Evaluations
Brief Biography
Nicole Deschénes, B.Sc., M.Ed., is the co-director of the National Network on Youth Transition, which dedicates itself in improving practice, systems and outcomes for youth and young adults with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Nicole is also a faculty member in the Department of Child and Family Studies, at the Louis de La Parte Florida Mental Health Institute in Tampa, Florida. She holds a bachelor degree in nursing from the Université de Moncton, Canada and a master’s degree in Education from the University of New Brunswick, Canada.
Nicole has more than 30 years of experience as a community mental health nurse, educator, consultant and researcher. Throughout her career, Nicole has assisted local, national and international organizations in developing improved supports and services for individuals with emotional and or behavioral issues. She has learned from and consulted with a multitude of organizations addressing youth development, community development and the promotion of mental health. She has served on a variety of task forces in government and the nonprofit sectors and is the author or coauthor of various publications and reports. Her current interests and efforts focus on developing effective transition models for youth in transition.
