I am a PhD student and founder of Adapt, an initiative supporting young parents in accessing post-secondary education through mentorship and resources. As a former teen parent, I understand the challenges firsthand, and my research focuses on how social support can improve outcomes for youth and parents. Recognized with awards such as the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship and a member of Harvard’s H2A Canada cohort, I am committed to transforming barriers into opportunities and advocating for systemic change.