Kira Wilson

Kira completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba in Human Nutritional Sciences in 2008. During undergrad, Kira was hired with the NOSM Summer Studentship program at Thunder Bay District Health Unit and again at St. Joseph’s Care Group. In 2008/09, she completed the NODIP at the Thunder Bay site. Kira was the recipient of the Canadian Foundation of Dietetic Research National Morgan Medal for her practice-based research project on the Recruitment and Retention of Dietitians in Northern Ontario. Following graduation, Kira worked at the Atikokan Family Health Team for four years and has since been working at Diabetes Health in Thunder Bay. It was through NODIP that Kira gained an interest in diabetes education, during placements in Thunder Bay and Dryden.

Kira’s drive for continuous learning is evident in many ways; not only is she Faculty with NOSM University and a regular preceptor for NODIP, but she is currently completing her Masters of Health Studies with Athabasca University, with a focus on teaching and research. One of Kira’s most recent ambitions included introducing the Rx Food tool at Diabetes Health. She took the initiative to trial Rx Food with a small group of clients and is hopeful the tool will be a useful resource to relieve the stress of carbohydrate counting. Kira is continuously seeking new learning opportunities and is excited about new diabetes technologies allowing more food flexibility for those living with Type 1 diabetes.