<description>&lt;p&gt;Emilia and Rory discuss Dr. Joann Trejo's inspiring journey from fixing bikes in Stockton to becoming a UC Berkeley professor. They explore the pivotal role of mentorship in her life, from a vice principal to academic mentors, and share key insights on starting small, building infrastructure and balancing service with research. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE CHAPTERS:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:36 Building Mentorships: Reaching Out and Making Connections&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:11 Personal Mentorship Stories: Emilia and Rory Share&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:48 Starting Small: Lessons from Dr. Joann Trejo&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:31 Balancing Service and Science: Strategies and Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:45 Gratitude and Farewell: Appreciating Dr. Joann Trejo&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CREDITS: &lt;/strong&gt;This episode is produced and edited by Maribel Quezada Smith Production Coordinator, Marissa Alcantar. The hosts of Science Wise are Emilia Huerta-Sanchez and Rori Rohlfs. This is a Diferente Creative production.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Science Wise

Rori Rohlfs

How to Steer Your Career with the Help of Mentors

MAR 18, 202515 MIN
Science Wise

How to Steer Your Career with the Help of Mentors

MAR 18, 202515 MIN

Description

Emilia and Rory discuss Dr. Joann Trejo's inspiring journey from fixing bikes in Stockton to becoming a UC Berkeley professor. They explore the pivotal role of mentorship in her life, from a vice principal to academic mentors, and share key insights on starting small, building infrastructure and balancing service with research.

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

02:36 Building Mentorships: Reaching Out and Making Connections

05:11 Personal Mentorship Stories: Emilia and Rory Share

06:48 Starting Small: Lessons from Dr. Joann Trejo

11:31 Balancing Service and Science: Strategies and Challenges

14:45 Gratitude and Farewell: Appreciating Dr. Joann Trejo

CREDITS: This episode is produced and edited by Maribel Quezada Smith Production Coordinator, Marissa Alcantar. The hosts of Science Wise are Emilia Huerta-Sanchez and Rori Rohlfs. This is a Diferente Creative production.