Dr. Ziba’s journey from community college to UCLA, Yale, and UPenn shaped her commitment to building inclusive pathways in STEM and healthcare education. In this Meet the Mentors interview, she reflects on the power of mentorship, belonging, and supporting underrepresented students as they navigate research, graduate school, and advanced careers in the sciences.

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.