Kamika Sylvester received her BSc in Life Sciences from McMaster University and is now in her final year of the accelerated BScN program at Nipissing University. Her decision to pursue a career in nursing largely came from her experiences as a patient, healthcare administrative professional and volunteer work in community settings serving marginalized populations.

Kamika co-founded and is the co-President of her program’s student council and is the Social Media Coordinator for the RNAO Nursing Research Interest Group. She plans to pursue a MSc in Nursing and eventually become a Primary Health Care NP with a focus in health equity.