Health and Wellness Expert Passionate about the pursuit of excellence in quality care for patients and families of diverse communities. A Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in sexual health, smoking cessation counselling, program administration and management, communications and frontline hospital care. Using a values-based collaborative leadership approach, I build strong relationships with stakeholders and team members. I am an advocate for fairness, diversity and inclusiveness. As a Nurse Practitioner in Public Health, I have extensive expertise in the area of adolescent sexual health and harm reduction with a clear understanding of how the social determinants of health affect marginalized populations and high risk communities. I have long been reputed for my ability to get things done in difficult circumstances, while advocating for and motivating both my clients and my colleagues. I do this by being non-judgmental in the face of stigma and discrimination. I am trusted. I genuinely love what I do. I am passionate about nursing and health care. I remain a proud nurse.