One time for International Day of Women and Girls in Science!⁣

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In school, math was never my favorite subject. I could do it, I just didn’t want to. ⁣

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I was placed on the engineering track in a magnet program for high school. However, by junior year, it was clear to me that neither chemistry nor calculus were a fit for me. ⁣

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BUT when I took a psychology class, there was a resounding “Yessss” in my spirit. ⁣

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The study of the mind and behavior intrigued me.⁣

People piqued my interest and psychology gave me options.⁣

As a researcher, I get to dive into peoples’ lived experiences and allow data to emerge. ⁣

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And as a mental health practitioner, I study things that impact marginalized communities and apply them to help people improve their lives.⁣

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Don’t sleep on women in science. ⁣

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We will certainly wake you up.⁣

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A Black woman researcher was instrumental in the development of one of the Covid vaccines.⁣

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I know firsthand how it feels to have a woman physician take my symptoms seriously and order tests that altered my life.⁣

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Representation matters. ⁣

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As a Black queer doctor, I am so proud to show out on International Day of Women and Girls in Science and every other day. ⁣

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Join the club. We are waiting for you. ⁣