Dr. Julie Huang is on a mission to enable scientific breakthroughs and cultivate inclusive communities to forge a diverse, empowered future generation in STEM. A tenacious woman in science and first-generation low-income student, she defied the odds in becoming an accomplished scientist with a PhD from Stanford and a BS from Caltech. Today, she stands at the forefront of the life sciences as a staff scientist at Alector, leading teams in orchestrating scientific strategies for clinical trials that hold promise in transforming the treatment landscape for neurodegenerative disease. Prior to Alector, she was a lead scientist at Caribou Biosciences, where she conducted pioneering studies on CRISPR-engineered microbes, envisioning novel avenues for combatting cancer. A strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, she uses her journey to mentor and inspire those from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM, guiding them in designing authentic, meaningful careers.