Dr. Kay Nikiforova

Co-Founder

Safer AI Use

Dr. Kay Nikiforova (they/them) has over a decade's tenure in digital health, advising startups & nonprofits, and building technology that increases access to care. They’re a fractional clinical & research leader at Violet and work with organizations across sectors to solve *big* healthcare problems. Dr. Kay is an inaugural member of the APA Mental Health Tech Advisory Committee, completed a policy fellowship at the National Council, and co-founded Safer AI Use, a harm reduction initiative for individuals using AI for emotional support and supporting clinicians working with patients using AI. They’re a public speaker on health, technology, equity, and policy-related topics.