Ashley Blawas

I am motivated by the opportunity to create welcoming, supportive spaces where my colleagues and I feel empowered to grow, whether that’s mentoring students, building community among peers, or rethinking teaching methods to reach a greater diversity of learners. I’m most proud of the impact I’ve had through mentorship and leadership, from guiding a student to co-author their first manuscript to creating a run club that brings community members together outside of the office and classroom. As a scientist who has thrived in collaborative and supportive academic communities, I believe strongly in actively fostering community in my department, institution, and field and am passionate about continuing these efforts as a post-doc at Stanford.