Erika Susky
IPAC Canada gave me the opportunity to attend my first conference, and I have not looked back since. The networking does not only allow me to connect with many people in the field and have fun, but it also allows me to discuss challenges and receive support when times are rough. I have a strong network of professionals in many organizations that are willing to lend me their ears and make recommendations.
For those both in the field and aspiring to enter the field, I highly recommend joining IPAC Canada to connect and network with passionate and knowledgeable professionals across the country. A profession is its strength based on how members bolster and support each other. IPAC professionals in leadership roles should lead by example and become IPAC Canada members if they are not already.
I learned so much about myself and about leadership through the IPAC Canada mentorship program. My mentor has been a beacon to me.
I love science and microbiology. IPAC Canada has given me many opportunities. One opportunity is connecting with the IPAC scientific community as the associate editor of the Canadian Journal of Infection Control (CJIC), and the other is teaching people across Canada about the science of infection prevention. As my teaching becomes more common, I feel blessed. Thank you for allowing me these opportunities.
