Samantha Boumeester is a second year Master of Nursing student at Ryerson University. She currently works as a Registered Nurse Team Leader for the Addictions and Withdrawal Management Services at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto.

Specializing in Addictions Nursing, she has also completed a post-graduate Diploma in Addictions, several continuing education certificates in addiction, and a Best Practice Guideline Project on engaging people who use substances. Samantha is hopeful to utilize her skills and education to advance the field of Addiction Medicine and improve the care provided for people who use substances.