 The Institute was named after Nancy Campbell (1905–1980), an accomplished pianist, artist, actress and dancer, who lived as a "world citizen" motivated by her belief in the Baháʼí Faith.Campbell worked to promote the ideal of the oneness of humanity, and was a dynamic speaker who travelled throughout the world giving lectures on peace and world unity.Breakwell Education Inc. established NCA in 1994 as Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute, or NCCI.