As a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Center for Faculty Advancement at FAMU Dr. Council has been engaged in research that examines the barriers women of color face in advancing through careers in academia, particularly in STEM and the Social and Behavioral Sciences. She recognizes that her own career trajectory will be impacted by factors such as gender, race, and age. As she pursues a tenure-track position in Environmental Science, she knows that finding ways to overcome these barriers is paramount to her success. Dr. Council shares, "participating in the FL-AGEP and Research Bootcamp will grant me access to tools and mentorship that will further improve my chances of excelling in a traditionally male-dominated field. The bootcamp will provide an opportunity for me to begin honing my skills as a new mixed-methods researcher". Dr. Council plans to use the knowledge gained through AGEP and bootcamp participation to aid in securing a position in the professoriate.