We Are IH: MHSU team lead inspired by strength she sees in others

July 18, 2024
Seija, her partner Dave, and their children had fun at this year’s Foam Fest at Sun Peaks in Kamloops.

Name: Seija Emond (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) team lead
Years of Service: 20
Worksite: Kelowna MHSU
Community: Kelowna
Ancestral Territory: Syilx

Seija is a single mom who values fun and caring and learning from a place of curiosity and humility.

Born in Germany and raised in 100 Mile House, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) and Enderby, Seija grew up playing music and singing with her family. They even did professional puppetry together. Her family and she still get together for jam sessions from time to time. “We are not especially good at it but those are the best times ever!” she laughs

Inspired by her mom’s career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN), Seija became an LPN in 2003 and started her career at Kelowna General Hospital and Royal Inland Hospital.

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