I am passionate about providing students opportunities and thoughtful, supportive mentorship to create and sustain an inclusive and equitable academia.
I am passionate about creating inclusive spaces and increasing diversity in STEM. I strive to include DEI principles in my research and community outreach.
My work in JEDI stems from the community that raised me. I am privileged to have outstanding mentors and supportive family, friends, and colleagues.
My research aims to understand neural mechanisms contributing to suboptimal outcomes in women (e.g., PTSD).
A thriving community is very important to me, so I spare no effort to foster inclusive and supportive environments.
As a female Indian immigrant residing in the United States, I am sensitive to the challenges that women of color face in academics.
As a woman in STEM, I have developed an appetite to communicate science with JEDI principles to a broader audience.
As a first-generation, low-income college student, I lacked the knowledge and financial resources to comfortably pursue an education beyond the high school level.
When I immigrated to the US alone at 15, being a scientist was not my dream. I barely understood English and struggled with low income and family separation.
My motivations in working on these issues is to provide community and resources for students and trainees that are at pivotal moments in their careers.
Dedicated mentors have played a crucial role in my success as a scientist and learner.
Achievement of excellence in diversity and inclusion resonates as a defining characteristic at the intersection of my academic experience and career goals.