Building Systems of Care
NBD Network designs and implements purpose-built, trauma-informed, student run peer crisis response systems for post-secondary institutions. Grounded in best practice, clinical insight, and lived experience, our work is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring that students are met with timely, compassionate, and effective support in moments of crisis.
Our Approach
Purpose-Built Crisis Response
Designed for real-time decision-making, escalation, and coordination in complex post-secondary environments.
Trauma-Informed and Evidence-Informed
Grounded in clinical practice, implementation science, and lived experience of campus mental health systems.
Integrated within Campus Systems
Integrated with existing services, policies, and governance structures to ensure continuity and durability.
Meet the Team
NBD was founded by an interdisciplinary team with lived and professional insight into gaps in post-secondary mental health systems.
CEO & Co-Founder
Sophia Chan
Clinical and crisis response leadership grounded in trauma-informed practice, culturally responsive care, and large-scale program design.
COO & Co-Founder
Kyle Stinson
Operational leadership spanning systems architecture, risk governance, institutional partnerships, and long-term sustainability planning.
CMO & Co-Founder
Nesh Pillay
Strategic leadership in scaling mission-driven organizations, shaping public narrative, and building national-level visibility and influence.