Personal Mission:
I came out as transgender in the summer of 2025; I have changed my name socially to Juniper, and plan to soon change my name legally. Living life as the most true, authentic version of myself has strengthened my will to succeed in STEM tenfold.
As a neurodivergent, Arab, transgender woman, I am a member of multiple marginalized, underrepresented, and underserved communities. However, I appear to most as a white, cisgender man; I recognize that I have certain privileges because of this. On the topic of privilege, the 20th-century radio host and film-maker Orson Welles said, ”But surely, my right to having more than enough is canceled if I don’t use that more to help those who have less.” This is the approach I take, not only professionally, but in my personal life as well.
In my future career as a professor and researcher, I hope to create a safe space for all students, especially members of underserved communities, by speaking out against injustices, advocating for the elimination of any systemic disadvantages that my peers or future students might face.
The best in humanity can only be found when we accept all voices, all perspectives, all thoughts; when we end discrimination and accept every human being as they are. Science is no different. I want to show every child that you can succeed in STEM regardless of your race, religion, color, creed, sexual orientation, or identity.
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