In Memory of Nate Nickerson

We are deeply saddened to share the news that our beloved friend, supporter, advisor, and founding Executive Director, Nate Nickerson, passed away at his home in Maine on Thursday, May 14, 2026, after a brief illness.

Nate’s contributions to Konbit Sante are too numerous to capture. His greatest legacy, however, will live on in the thousands of lives he touched through decades of dedicated service to the people of northern Haiti.

Nate’s creativity, his enthusiasm, his persistence, his resourcefulness, and his expertise across many disciplines enabled him to contribute to the well-being of patients throughout the north, and to the improvement of healthcare systems at hospitals and clinics large and small, public and private.

Simply put, Konbit Sante would not be what it is today without Nate. His vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment helped build the foundation of this organization and shaped its mission over many years. In the weeks and months ahead, we will share more about Nate’s extraordinary life, his lasting impact, and the ways we plan to honor his memory.

For now, we remain committed to continuing the work to which Nate devoted so much of his life: improving the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families in northern Haiti. We can think of no more meaningful tribute to Nate than carrying that work forward with the same compassion, integrity, determination, and sense of purpose that he embodied every day.