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.