My work as an equity and inclusion practitioner began through my zeal for excellence in scientific research and a desire for greater representation in the classroom, the lab, the field, and in other academic spaces. I have worked alongside and led teams, departments, and individuals to develop and execute strategies that address the need for a more diverse and representative work environment. To do this, we engage in critical and meaningful conversations, consult the data, and do the work of shifting mindsets and behaviors.