Hi, my name is Nisa.
Hi, I’m Nisa. I’m a former real estate broker/partner turned founder, registered nurse, lifelong learner, and professionally curious human who has never been particularly good at staying in one lane. I spend my days building companies, exploring AI, healthcare, leadership, risk, entrepreneurship, and the occasional impossible problem that someone told me couldn’t be solved. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me hiking a mountain, trying a new coffee shop, traveling somewhere with a backpack, getting overly competitive in dragon boating, or diving headfirst into whatever random topic has captured my attention this week. If you’re looking for someone with a perfectly curated niche… you’ve probably taken a wrong turn.
This blog is my digital notebook—a place where ideas collide. You’ll find thoughts on startups, technology, healthcare, books, psychology, productivity, the outdoors, personal growth, leadership, lessons learned the hard way, and the wonderfully messy experience of being human. Some posts will make you think, some might make you laugh, and others may simply remind you that none of us really have it all figured out. Whether you’re here for practical insights, honest reflections, or just a bit of curiosity-fueled wandering, I’m glad you stopped by. Grab a coffee and stay awhile.
WORK
Founder/ CEO - Cobra Safety (www.cobra-safety.com)
Co-Founder/CEO - CobraCare+ AI OS
Order-in-Council - Province of Ontario, Tribunal
Chair, Program Advisory Committee - Seneca College, School of Health Sciences, Workplace Safety & Prevention Program, Ontario Canada
Chair, Corporate Compliance Advisory Board - ContinueED.com, United States
Board Advisor - Stay Home Forever, Canada
Vice Chair, Policy and Advocacy - Scarborough Business Association
Founder/Hike Leader - GTA Girls Hike Club (@GTAGIRLSHIKECLUB on Instagram)
PAST WORK
Consulting Director - Regional Health Centre (Acute Care Hospital & Satellite Sites + University-affiliated teaching and research facility)
Director - Regional Health Centre (Acute Care Hospital & Satellite Sites + University-affiliated teaching and research facility)
Resident - Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Ontario (HIROC)
Founder/Partner - Start Up in the Food/Beverage/Health & Wellness Industry (Exited)
Founder/Partner - Start Up in the Medical Device Industry (Exited)
Instructor, Ontario Occupational Health Nursing Association - Essentials of Disability Management & Occupational Health Nursing, Occupational Health & Safety
Consultant, Global Plan of Action on Workers Health - World Health Organization/ United Nations
President/Chairman, Registered Nurses of Ontario - Occupational Health Nursing Interest Group
Ex Officio Board Member - Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
Stakeholder at the College of Nurses of Ontario - RN Prescriber Stakeholder Committee
Past President of Ryerson’s Inter-professional Student Educators (RISE)
Managing Partner - RE/MAX, Toronto East (Exited)
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Golden Gate University, San Francisco - Doctorate in Business Administration
University of Guelph -Masters of Business Administration specialization in Sustainable Commerce
Osgoode Law School/Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators - Adjudication for Administrative Agencies, Boards and Tribunals
Ryerson University - Baccalaureate Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing
Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
Harvard University - Certificate in Improving Global Health: Focusing on Quality and Safety
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission/Radiation Safety Institute - Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Radiation Safety Institute - Class 7 (Radioactive Material) Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certified
Construction Project Management - Algonquin College
University of Toronto - Certification in Occupational Health and Safety
LEADS Canada - LEADS in a Caring Environment Leadership Capability Framework
Emergency CPR AED HCP Certified
Joint Health & Safety Committee Certification – Ministry of Labour
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario - Best Practices Champion
Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association Champion
Workplace Safety & Insurance Board - SGAP Auditor
Qualitative Respirator Fit Tester
Quantitative Respirator Fit Tester
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
XXIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work - Author/Presenter - Author: Sustainability and Safety: Why worker safety needs to be a clear part of an organization’s corporate social responsibility.
XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work - Author/Presenter - Safety Huddles, an inter-professional approach to incident management: A Healthcare Perspective
Crisis Intervention for Adults Using a Trauma-Informed Approach: Initial Four Weeks of Management Third Edition - Stakeholder Reviewer (Subject Matter Expert) - Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
6th International Conference on Violence in the Healthcare Sector – Presenter / Published Abstract Applying Intelligent Technology to Enhance Safety and Prevent Violence in Acute Care Hospitals
Institute for Healthcare Improvement – Published Abstract Applying Intelligent Technology to Enhance Safety and Prevent Violence in Acute Care Hospitals
British Journal of Medicine – Published Abstract Applying Intelligent Technology to Enhance Safety and Prevent Violence in Acute Care Hospitals
RNAO Best Practice Guidelines - Stakeholder Reviewer Crisis Intervention for Adults Using a Trauma Informed Approach - Initial 4 weeks of Management
6th National Community Health Nursing Conference – Presenter
Theory to Practice: Triad Model of Teaching Nursing Clinical Education
Ryerson Faculty of Community Services, Student Achievement Celebration - Presenter
In View: Nisa Speaking at the University of Toronto’s Dean Circle Leadership Development Program.
