Leanora Braun is a Community Infection control professional for the WRHA with an extensive portfolio covering many community areas. Leanora comes with a strong foundation in both science and clinical care as she holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Bachelor of Nursing, bringing a unique dual perspective to her work in IP&C. Over the past 16 years Leanora has built a diverse nursing career across emergency departments, medical surgical units, primary care and correctional health, transitioning into infection control just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her proficiency in infection control developed during the COVID-19 pandemic where she played a critical role in coordination and launch of community testing sites as well as Alternative Isolation Accommodation sites. Currently she is focused on expanding access to care through development of regional extended primary care clinics, collaborating on changing infrastructure through various construction projects and the initiation of the HandyAudit tool in community.
Leanora is passionate about bridging clinical insight with public health initiatives to improve patient outcomes and community safety. She brings to this conference not only practical experience but also a commitment to collaborative problem solving and sustainable infection prevention strategies.