Nicki (Nechama) Salfer is an experienced educator, advocate, and author of the memoir Fire! Ready… Aim!, which chronicles her journey in special education and leadership. As CEO of Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy, she has developed educational programs, led school operations, and provided advocacy for special-needs students.

Nicki holds a BA in Business, master’s degrees in special education and Jewish education, and advanced graduate training in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis. She is a certified special education teacher, behavioral therapist, and Wilson Certified Level Trainer.

She is married to Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Salfer, mother of three, grandmother of ten, and serves as the Rebbetzin of Doresh, a yeshiva for boys with high-functioning autism and learning challenges.