As a life skills consultant and coach, I create and implement asset-based approaches to youth development for non-profits, schools, and families. My research shows that teens who are equipped with a specialized skillset are buffered against life’s challenges and empowered to excel in school, work and life. I have a wealth of experience as an educator and coach, where I have worked as a behavioral health specialist, team-building facilitator, and resilience program trainer for both the UK and Australian governments as well as the US Army. I am one of 200 people in the world with a master’s degree in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.