I can contribute my perspective as a woman of color from the inner city of New York to a conversation about diversity and racism. My experiences as an African American woman provided me with the ability to navigate and adapt to different and sometimes difficult situations. Furthermore, I can share and expand on my involvement leading different clubs and organizations. In the future, I aspire to be a leading scientist in the environmental studies field. In order to achieve my goals as a leader, it is essential that I establish a strong ability to explore and combat racism present in communities. Within this program, I can apply what I learn in order to make a lasting impact on the STEM field. I also want to establish connections with my fellow