Sonia Isaac-Mann

Sonia Isaac-Mann is from Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation and serves as the vice president of Programs and Services at the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). As a key member of the chief operating officer’s team, Sonia leads community health and wellness services and brings a community-oriented approach to the delivery of services and program supports to BC First Nations. A critical function of her role is to provide professional health and wellness advice to BC First Nations, First Nation Health Service organizations, health directors and regional directors. Sonia has worked in the area of First Nations health for over 20 years and has extensive community, regional and national experience. She advocates for culturally appropriate health policies that lead to better programs and health service delivery for First Nations. Prior to joining FNHA in 2015, Sonia worked with the Assembly of First Nations as the associate director of health. Sonia holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Sciences – Public Health Sciences with a focus on Population Health from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta.

Publications

Lawrence, H. P., Cidro, J., Isaac-Mann, S., Peressini, S., Maar, M., Schroth, R. J., … & Jamieson, L. (2016). Racism and oral health outcomes among pregnant Canadian Aboriginal women. Journal of health care for the poor and underserved, 27(1), 178-206

Multiple. (2014). Programs and Services Evaluation: What, Why and How. James B. Pealow Lori D. Keith. Management of First Nations Health Services: Developing, Delivering and Evaluating. : 226. Published, First Nations Health Managers Association, Canada

Isaac-Mann, S. (2000). Development of a community-based HIV/AIDS prevention program for urban Aboriginal youth.