My favorite parts of my scientific training experience have been opportunities where I got to share my love and knowledge of science with others. Whether it was through mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the lab, teaching assistantships and guest lectures, organizing symposia or science outreach events - these experiences have enriched my scientific journey and further added to my passion to pursue my research interests. More importantly, these experiences have enabled me to inspire others to consider a career in this rewarding area and break stereotypes of what a scientist looks like, which is why I particularly enjoyed working with students from underprivileged backgrounds.

To date, I have formally mentored over ten students, who have completed honors theses, presented their research at various conferences, and were the recipients of several awards and fellowships. As the Chair of Duke University Graduate Chemistry Council Outreach, I participated in and organized events such as the Duke Summer Action Camp for Young Women, Science Under the Stars, Alumni Weekend, Females Excelling More in Math, Engineering and Science (FEMMES) , and North Carolina DNA Day. I was also a founding member and organizer of the first interdepartmental Chemical Biology Journal Club and an active member of Duke’s Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) group. At Princeton, I organize a biweekly seminar series Phase Group and co-organize the Rutgers-Princeton Biomolecular Condensates Day. In these roles, I am committed towards considering diversity when inviting presenters as well as encouraging self-nominations of trainees from underrepresented groups in sciences.