Mentorship and the Importance of Being in the Room with Tracey Hermanstyne

This episode focuses on mentorship, advocacy, and the importance of being in the room. My guest is Dr. Tracey Hermanstyne who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, the president of the National PanHellenic Council of St. Louis, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Questions this episode will answer: -Why do they need more underrepresented minorities in STEM? -How can mentorship and sponsorship make a big difference in your career? -What can you do to assist your personal and professional development? -What are examples of things that African American greek letter organizations do? No matter where you are in your career, this episode has somethings for you, along with reasons you need to continue to grow as an ally. Resources: Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide: www.FeelBetterBonus.com Telepsychiatry from Dr. Goodwin: askdrgoodwin.com Connect with Dr. Tracey: https://twitter.com/AskTheNeurodiva https://instagram.com/Neurodiva https://facebook.com/traceyhermanstyne About Dr. Tracey: Dr. Tracey O. Hermanstyne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine. Dr. Hermanstyne’s research interests lie in understanding the role ion channels play in the regulation of circadian rhythms. In parallel to her research efforts, she also leads efforts to promote racial equity in STEM education and training. Currently, she serves as the Director of the HHMI Driving Change Initiative and STEM Equity Collaboration team that seeks to re-sculpt undergraduate STEM curriculum to ensure racial equity in science. Additionally, Dr. Hermanstyne is the Co-director for the Initiative to Maximize Student Development (IMSD) Program that seeks to increase the retention, recruitment and graduation of minority PhD students in the Division on Biology and Biomedical Sciences. Currently, she serves as a board member for the Rides and School Supplies Inc. and The Village, Inc. Dr. Hermanstyne is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and is the current president of the National PanHellenic Council of St. Louis. She received a bachelor’s degree (BS) in biology from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in neuroscience from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine. She also completed her postdoctoral training at Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine.