Kathyann Thomas Elbourne
South West Regional Health Authority, Trinidad
Biography
Kathyann Thomas Elbourne is currently the General Manager Nursing at the South West Regional Health Authority. She is the President of the Trinidad and Tobago Midwives Association and the Public Relations Officer of the Caribbean Regional Midwives Association. Kathyann began her career in Nursing thirty-one (31) years ago and in addition to the extensive clinical experience. She has an outstanding academic background. She has a BSN in Nursing and a master’s in nursing administration. Kathyann is a Registered Nurse, Licensed Midwife and District Health Visitor who has used many innovations in the delivery of care to her clients. She has written and produced a play on stigma and discrimination in HIV/AIDS entitled “A Cry from the Heart”, started a childhood obesity camp, written many monologues, started a women’s forum and many other initiatives. Kathyann is passionate about midwifery and is making strides in changing the face of midwifery in her country. Her goal surround delivery holistic services and empowering citizens to be more responsible for their health.