Meet the mentors

Returning to grad school later in life brings insight - and challenges. In this interview, Dr. Josh, a tenured professor and former Fulbright scholar, shares his journey from carpenter to PhD, his advice for non-traditional and first-gen students, and how he supports applicants through Another Degree. Now mentoring in admissions consulting, dissertation coaching, and career advising.

Meet Dr. Jessica, a globally recognized Indigenous scientist, climate justice leader, and best-selling author, in the first article of our Meet the Mentors blog series. She shares insights on graduate school, mentorship, and decolonizing environmentalism. Available for one-on-one consulting through Another Degree, Dr. Jessica empowers students to align research, activism, and career impact.