ALT As a jack of all trades, Jada believes that she can be a leader, follower, or a team player. She believes in the power of collaboration and diversity of perspectives in research. She feels that as an African American woman, her multicultural background, and exposure to diverse communities have instilled a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and its importance in advancing research and innovation. Jada is excited to get started on this new journey in her life. She is incredibly anxious but confident that pursuing this PhD at UNC would propel her forward towards her career goals and make lasting contributions to the field. She is eager to have the opportunity to be a part of a community of scholars and researchers with similar aspirations.