Dr. Sandra Ireland graduated from Mohawk College with a Diploma in Nursing in 2000. Sandra completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ryerson University in 1996. She received a Master of Science (Nursing) in 2001 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Health Sciences, Nursing) in 2007. Her research interests include stroke prevention and the implementation of best practices.

Sandra served as President of the College of Nurses of Ontario (2003 to 2005). Her clinical background includes cardiac, critical care and neurosurgical nursing. She was the Chief of Nursing Practice at the General Site of Hamilton Health Sciences (2005-2011) and interim Director of Nursing at St. Joseph’s Health Care Hamilton (2013). Sandra is a faculty member of the McMaster Mohawk Conestoga BScN program and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. Sandra is a board member and champion for knowledge and innovation for the Ontario Stroke Network (2008-2014) and Chair of the Mohawk College Alumni Association Council (2011-2013).