Juania Mela Mora Cuna Auguste is an ophthalmic nurse from Haiti dedicated to advancing equitable access to eye care through prevention, education, and community outreach.

Juania Mela Mora Cuna Auguste is an ophthalmic nurse from Haiti dedicated to advancing equitable access to eye care through prevention, education, and community outreach. She serves as School Screening Program Coordinator for AHCD, working alongside pediatric and ophthalmic specialists to deliver school-based vision screening and improve access to care for children.

She is also involved at the Centre Ophtalmologique, Fondation La Vue pour la Vie, where she contributes to training ophthalmic nurse assistants and strengthening clinical and surgical capacity. Juania is an alumna of the IAPB Young System Leader Award 2024, recognized for her leadership in eye health.

She is the Haiti Ambassador for KnowTheGlow, a role inspired by her personal experience with her sister’s amblyopia, which strengthened her commitment to early detection of childhood eye diseases. She has led awareness initiatives and created educational content to promote timely care.

She also founded a glaucoma support group in her community, bringing together over 100 people to foster awareness, peer support, and advocacy. Passionate about leadership and community empowerment, she uses education and digital platforms to amplify eye health awareness and promote the role of women in health.