We Are IH: Security officer’s experiences inspire deep connection

September 5, 2024
Sheneile receives her diploma in human resources at Okanagan College.

* Content warning: This story contains themes of suicide. *

For immediate help 24/7, call 9-8-8 or 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433). If you or your friend is in crisis and not sure what to do, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. To reach the Interior Health (IH) Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) centre nearest you, call 310-MHSU (6478). 


Name: Sheneile Black (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Relational Security Officer
Years of Service: 1
Worksite: Kelowna General Hospital 
Community:  Central Okanagan
Ancestral Territory: Syilx Nation 
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: Prayer and work conquers all.

Sometimes in life, the most challenging upbringings can create the kindest and most compassionate people; this was the case for Sheneile. Growing up in Jamaica with her older sister, Sheneile lost both her parents at a young age.
 

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