Anna Loiskandl

Anna was born and raised in Penetanguishene, Ontario, on Anishinabek land. Anna has settler ancestry, originating from the British Isles and Eastern Europe. From 2015 to 2018, she lived and worked in Masset as a Registered Nurse at Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital. She then moved to Vancouver Island, where she has spent several years on Lekwungen and WSÁNEC lands (Victoria and North Saanichton). During this time, Anna gained specialized experience working with clients facing mental health and addiction challenges, contributing to Community Medical Detox and Outreach teams. Most recently, she has served as a Clinical Nurse Educator at a treatment center focused on supporting clients with PTSD, addictions, and concurrent mental health issues. Anna is passionate about delivering safe, collaborative, and trauma-informed care from a holistic perspective.