PREFECT, 2008
Leanora's academic talent was apparent early in her secondary
schooling. Leanora showed a particular aptitude for Science and
Languages and more specifically Chemistry and French. In addition
to achieving high academic results and being a Prefect at school,
Leanora actively participated in sporting, cultural and community
endeavours from Dragon Boating to Netball, youth group leadership
in her Church to volunteering at the SPCA and voluntarily learning
sign language. This diverse range of activities indicates Leanora's
zest for life, time management skills and determination to live to
the maximum.
Vitaco stood by Leanora in a shared passion for life and
wellbeing. When Leanora was presented with a First Foundation
Scholarship, Maureen Parkinson from Vitaco at the time said "it was
fortunate we discovered a young woman who has an interest in
science and health and brings fresh thinking to our
organisation."
Leanora graduated in 2014 form the University of auckland with
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and is currently Resident
Medical Officer for Counties Manukau Health.