Being the first in any industry is tough. There’s pressure on you to be a representative for your community while you try to push for more diversity. So how do you actually create change? To give you insight into how your idols and peers get the job done, our series
will take you behind the scenes of different careers to show what it s like to have your dream job.
Lisa P. Jackson knows that representation isn’t enough. Seeing someone who looks like you hold a job you want is inspiring, sure, but creating genuine pathways to those roles begins with equal access to resources and opportunity. Jackson understands firsthand the impact that having access to opportunity can create. Early in her education her exceptional math skills earned her a life-changing scholarship from the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering & Science. This exposed her to a college environment and gave her access to college professors and mentors who encouraged her passion for
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