I am an Assistant Professor teaching in the BScN program at Cape Breton University. Prior to teaching I worked as a registered nurse in critical care nursing and quality management. My research focus relates to asset development and building capacity in youth. I have been involved in many initiatives enhancing the capacity of youth. In addition, as a method to help build capacity in nursing students I have developed a simulation experience for third year nursing students at Cape Breton University. I believe that capacity building in youth first starts with establishing resources both meaningful and accessible to youth.