But as James Baldwin so eloquently put it: “the paradox of education is precisely this – that as one begins to become more conscious, one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.” Although my BSc had served me well, I realised that there was so much more I didn’t know and needed to know if I were to ever accomplish my goal. This led me to enrolling at The University of Nottingham where I completed my MSc in Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2019. It was during this period in time, when I began to truly examine the society in which I was living. I observed the disparities in drug dosages and in the clinical trial representation of Black Africans and African-American populations. The lack of representation in those studies ultimately leads to less efficacious treatments in the underrepresented populations. It was also during this time when I started seeking for help from those well-versed in my field. This led me to landing a job at Charles River Laboratories where I worked as an Associate Scientist for a year before I was awarded a scholarship by the Medical Research Council for my PhD. As part of the PhD programme, I am required to complete another master’s but this time a Master of Research (MRes) in Global Health: Translational Research and Quantitative Skills at Lancaster University. Just like my work with @unwomenuk, I am also a STEM Ambassador and I recently joined AYA as a mentor because I’d like to inspire the next generation of African Youth to pursue their goals relentlessly. My work with AYA is important because I am able to demystify the idea that Science is difficult. Ultimately, by giving back to the community and by sharing the knowledge I have acquired over the years, I am able to shape and aid the lives of the next generation of world leaders. Through the work AYA does I am able to reach more young people and help facilitate their dreams whether in Science or any other field.