2022
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.
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.
My commitment to diversity is informed by my experiences as a woman of color in science and a first-generation immigrant to the United States.
My biggest motivation in JEDI space is to help bring justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion into my immediate workspaces and academia at large.
Higher education affords immense privilege. The knowledge, resources, and networks gained are instrumental in career (and community!) development.
I am motivated to support underrepresented minorities (URMs) in science and higher education, particularly those who have intersectional identities.
Outside of my postdoc research, I share educational videos on social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok.
I owe my success, academic and otherwise, to the myriad of shoulders that have supported me throughout my life. As such, my commitment to community is a homage to those who invested in my journey.