My name is Reba Oldridge (she/her). I am a Master of Public Health Candidate at the University of Waterloo and have obtained my Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Wilfrid Laurier University. I am very interested in the life course perspective which is the idea that each stage of one's life influences the next, all having an impact on the trajectory of their future. Growing up in Huron County, I have seen first-hand how limited access to services for youth can have prolonged impacts on many aspects of their lives, including their mental and physical health. By ensuring youth have access to the right services at the right time, we can have a positive impact on the trajectory of their life course.