Jessica Burford is a student in the Master of Nursing-Leadership in Professional Practice program at Western and a nurse leader committed to her calling professionally, academically and personally.

Her inclusive, authentic leadership practice is centred on kindness and empathy, which inform her efforts to co-create healthy work environments that support nurses’ well-being and reflect positive patient outcomes. Given her passion for nature and commitment to health for our communities and environment, Jessica volunteers as an executive member of the Ontario Nurses for the Environment group. When she isn’t nursing, Jessica can be found outside, camera in hand, enjoying and capturing nature’s magical moments.