Nigel Franklyn, CPA, CGMA, MBA is the Senior Director of Finance and IT at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. He is responsible for all aspects of the accounting and finance function as well as the establishment and execution of the IT strategy. Nigel has over 20 years of progressive financial management experience, including controllership, financial reporting, planning and analysis, and internal and external audit. He is passionate about creating a value-added business function at the intersection of people, processes, and technology. In addition to his work at Kripalu, Nigel is the founder of Me Inc. Help. As a certified Emotional Intelligence (EQi) 2.0 practitioner, he leverages his personal and professional experiences to help individuals and teams improve their performance. Nigel is also the host of the Me Inc. Podcast, where he shares his insights and interviews guests to help listeners improve their personal and professional lives. Nigel has his MBA from the Cornell SC Johnson School of Business. He is a member of the Hunter College Athletic Hall of Fame, a two-time National Champion, and a five-time All-American track and field athlete. Nigel is also a golf enthusiast.