Nikki Owen is the Residential Habilitation Manager at Horizons of Okaloosa County, Inc. Nikki earned her Associates of Arts from Okaloosa-Walton Community College in 1994. She graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in 2003, with a major area of study in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. Nikki first joined Horizons in October 1994, then again in 1998, 1999, and 2005; and has now worked at Horizons for a cumulative total of 14 years! She has previously held the positions of: Secretary/Receptionist, Administrative Secretary, Assistant to Residential Director, In-Home Support Manager, Supported Living Manager, Residential Manager, Supported Living Tech, Lead In-Home Support, Adult Services Tech, Supported Employment Consultant, Support Services Manager, Residential Services Coordinator, and Quality Assurance/Staff Development Coordinator. Since 2005, she has supervised the licensing and operations of the 4 group homes in her current position. Nikki has been certified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities as an instructor for Introduction to Developmental Disabilities, Health and Safety, and Zero Tolerance.
