Nikki Lluveras-Hernandez

Director of Operations and Finance

Niurka (Nikki) Lluveras-Hernandez is the Director of Operations and Finance at Sepsis Alliance. In this role, she is responsible for strengthening the organization’s operational infrastructure and supporting its ongoing growth and impact. Nikki brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit and healthcare operations, with a strong focus on financial strategy, human resources, and organizational development.

Before joining Sepsis Alliance, Nikki served as Director of Finance and Operations at Civitas Networks for Health and as Operations Manager at the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. She also serves on the Executive Advisory Board for HealthyWomen, where she provides guidance in financial oversight, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.

Nikki holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Palm Beach State College and is currently pursuing a dual MBA/MHA in Strategy and Administration from Stetson University and AdventHealth University. She is based in DeLand, Florida, and is passionate about community engagement, volunteering locally with Walkable Volusia, Rotary, and the Garden Club of DeLand. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, kayaking, and spending time with her two cats, Robin and Jelly Bean.