A Native American Voice in Science: Not an Afterthought

RACE in STEM founder Steve Fuller sits down with Kelsey Powell, a fiery, strong, and resilient Native American founder, mother, and clinical research leader, for a raw conversation about identity, exclusion, and rewriting the rules of an industry.From losing a college softball scholarship at 17 to building BioResearch Partners, Kelsey shares how she's challenging the systemic gaps that leave Native communities out of clinical trials. She also opens up about her daughter, whose illness revealed exactly what's at stake. She speaks candidly about discrimination, sovereignty, the damaging stereotypes Native Americans still carry, and why education, community, and trust are the real foundation of better science.Kelsey is so honest, emotional, and unapologetic. This is what it sounds like when someone refuses to be an afterthought.Part of The IN Group Communities, Race in STEM a safe, judgement-free space to share one another’s experiences and ideas. Together, we can challenge the status quo and showcase the excellence of the underrepresented in STEM.Keep in touch and find out more about RACE in STEM!