Ronald D. Kanka is the Chief Operating Officer of the International Nurse Coach Association and Integrative Nurse Coach® Academy (INCA), where he leads strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation across the organization’s global programs.
With a background at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Integrative Medicine Division, Ronald built his foundation in healthcare education by managing large-scale continuing education initiatives in clinical nutrition, acupuncture, and complementary therapies. His work focused on creating high-impact learning experiences that brought together clinicians, educators, and thought leaders in integrative health.
In 2012, Ronald met INCA co-founder Susan Luck at a clinical nutrition conference—an encounter that would shape the trajectory of his career. He began working with INCA as a Program Manager and quickly became a driving force behind the organization’s expansion and evolution. Recognized for his strategic vision and operational leadership, he played a central role in transforming the Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program from an in-person offering into a scalable, global online program—helping position INCA at the forefront of the nurse coaching movement.
As COO, Ronald oversees organizational strategy, program development, admissions and marketing systems, and operational infrastructure. His work has been instrumental in expanding INCA’s reach, strengthening its educational model, and supporting thousands of nurses worldwide in integrating holistic, mind-body-spirit approaches into their practice.
Ronald is deeply committed to advancing the future of nursing through innovation, systems thinking, and a more human-centered approach to care. His leadership continues to shape INCA’s role as a pioneer in bridging evidence-based practice with integrative and holistic health.
