Silvana Perna brings over 25 years of experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), including her role as manager of a Montreal Integrated Health and Social Services Network. She holds an IPC–Clinical Nurse specialization recognized by the Order of Nurses of Quebec and was CIC certified during her years of IPC practice. She has contributed extensively to IPC standards, education, and professional collaboration, serving as Past President of the Montreal Chapter of IPAC Canada and as Co-Chair in 2013 and Chair in 2014 of the Scientific Committee for national conferences. Today, Silvana works as a mental health and leadership coach, supporting leaders navigating transitions, stress, and complex demands while pursuing both professional and personal goals. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, she integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and emotional intelligence to help clients strengthen resilience, emotional regulation, and psychological flexibility. Her work focuses on fostering reflective, values-aligned leadership and sustainable effectiveness while helping prevent burnout in demanding roles. She is currently completing training as a mindfulness meditation teacher, further strengthening her ability to support sustainable leadership in complex environments such as healthcare.