Tanisha Bomboir

Licensed optometrist dedicated to providing high-quality optometric care. Excels in accurately diagnosing and treating eye and vision disorders, while ensuring personalized patient needs are met through effective communication, empathy, and adaptability. Skilled in caring for patients of all ages.

• Class President of the University of Waterloo optometry class of 2022 for a four year term: Responsible for being a liaison between optometry students and faculty, coordinating class events, managing class finances, and attending bi-annual meetings with undergraduate advisors and university directors.
• CAOS (Canadian association of optometry students) – political affairs director, 03/2019-03/2021: Responsible to stay current with legislative and political events affecting the profession, coordinating with CAO and provincial associations, and organizing the OAO Townhall and advocacy events.
• University of Waterloo Science Open house, 09/2019: Volunteered by creating interactive activities for school aged children and their families to learn more about the science of Optometry.
• Big Brothers & Big Sisters Annual Golf Tournament, 06/2018: Volunteered as a Caddy for the golf tournament.
• Biochemistry Student Association (U of S), 09/2017-04/2018: Responsible for organizing social events and hosting educational nights.
• Student Leadership Conference Volunteer (U of S), 2017: Assisted keynote speakers & worked the registration table.
• Make a wish foundation, 2016 - 2018, Wish Grantor: Role in planning the wish reveal for the child and countdown activities throughout the wish process.
• University of Saskatchewan Disability Student Services, 09/2016 - 12/2016: Recorded organized and clear notes for students with disabilities.

BSc, O.D.

• Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund (COETF): The Dr. Margaret Hansen des Groseilliers Leadership Award (June 2022)
• University of Waterloo Doctor of Optometry: Dean’s Honor List for 2018-2019, 2019-2020 & 2020-2021 school years.
• University of Saskatchewan (2018): Recipient of the Spring Convocation Three-year Medal for the highest average within the College of Arts & Science at the University of Saskatchewan.
• University of Saskatchewan (2018): Most Outstanding Graduate in Biochemistry awarded for demonstrating outstanding scholastic achievement.
• University of Saskatchewan (2015): Awarded George & Marsha Irvany - President’s First and Best Scholarship awarded for excellency in leadership and academics.
• University of Saskatchewan Dean’s Honor List for 2015-2016 & 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 school years.