If you’ve been feeling anxious about resumes, unsure how to talk about your experience, or stuck in the spiral of applying for jobs without hearing back, this conversation offered something better than generic advice. It gave members a sharper way to think about their skills, their stories, and the value they bring.

Choosing between two career paths can feel overwhelming, especially early in your career. In this reflection, Kinta Gates explains how focusing on your values, recognizing your “assignment,” and embracing exploration can help you navigate career crossroads with clarity and purpose.

In a recent fireside chat, Boomie Odumade shared reflections on mentorship, curiosity, flexibility, and navigating the moments when you’re not sure what comes next in your STEM Career. The full replay is now available inside the AdaMarie Professional Network (APN).

AdaMarie's Director of Business Operations Nancy Fallon sat down with AdaMarie Expert Marie Libres, Product Designer and Founder of Daughters Studio, for an honest, practical conversation about one of the most underrated professional skills: communicating your value without feeling like you're performing it.

In this reflection, Career Accelerator Expert She’kia Morant explores how personal branding is built through everyday interactions, reliability, collaboration, and the way you show up in professional spaces. For early-career STEM professionals, the strongest brands are not built through constant self-promotion but through trust, consistency, and curiosity.

Many professionals prepare endlessly for interviews but forget the most important question: Is this actually the right place for me to grow? Accelerator Expert Kristy McCann explores how to approach interviews as a mutual evaluation, recognize unhealthy dynamics early, and ask questions that reveal what working somewhere will really be like.

Rising STEM professionals are often seen as reliable but not always visible, especially women and people of color. In this Q+A, Dr. Carmen Banks unpacks what visibility really means, how systems and culture shape who gets seen, and why excellent work alone isn’t enough.

AdaMarie Expert Boomie Odumade offers 10 grounded tips for navigating a STEM career without a rigid five-year plan.

Most resumes read like job descriptions instead of proof of impact. In this piece, Kristy McCann Flynn draws on 20+ years in HR to show early-career professionals how to move from listing responsibilities to demonstrating results. If you want to understand how recruiters actually read resumes and how to position yourself with confidence—this is required reading.

In this AdaMarie Mirror, She’kia Morant reflects on building a career at the intersection of brand, culture, and leadership without waiting for everything to be figured out first. She shares how curiosity, adaptability, and trust in her perspective shaped her path, and why action, not certainty, is what drives growth.

Brooke Grindlinger is a 2026 AdaMarie Expert and Chief Scientific Officer at the New York Academy of Sciences, where she leads interdisciplinary programs, global prize initiatives, and efforts to responsibly integrate AI into science and education. In this Mirror, Brooke reflects on pivoting from bench research to science philanthropy, building impact through systems, and learning to advocate for yourself when the path forward isn’t obvious.

Kinta Gates is a systems thinker, supply chain leader, and certified life coach whose career spans more than two decades across engineering, operations, and end-to-end planning. In this AdaMarie Mirror, she shares how a non-linear path became a strategic advantage, the role culture and upbringing played in shaping her standards, and why self-mastery is what sustains long-term success in STEM.

Boomie Odumade is a 2026 AdaMarie Expert and the founder of TechBees, where she supports engineers and organizations navigating growth, leadership, and career sustainability. With experience as both an engineer and a senior technical leader, Boomie’s journey reflects the realities of building a long-term career in software while balancing purpose, impact, and life beyond work.

Marie Libres is a 2026 AdaMarie Expert and product designer helping early-stage teams transform uncertain ideas into clear, actionable products. In this Mirror, she reflects on pivoting into tech, designing with cultural context, and building a career grounded in curiosity, boundaries, and purpose.

Priya Abiram is a 2026 AdaMarie Fellow, aerospace engineer, pilot, and astronaut-in-training focused on designing systems that support human health and performance in extreme environments. With experience across NASA, Blue Origin, Boeing, and research institutions, her work bridges spacecraft engineering, bioastronautics, and human-centered design. Beyond technical expertise, Priya brings a strong commitment to education, equity, and mentorship in STEM.

June Sirichusinwong is a 2026 AdaMarie Fellow whose journey reflects curiosity and a willingness to explore unexpected paths. With a background in chemistry and economics, and experience spanning sustainability, consulting, and AI fellowships, June is actively shaping an early-career path at the intersection of science, business, and tech.

Carmen Banks is a 2026 AdaMarie Expert whose work sits at the intersection of biotechnology, workforce development, and STEM education. A Senior Scientist and the founder of MelanInScience, Carmen combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to expanding access to biotech and biopharma careers through education, industry exposure, and community. Her journey reflects the power of curiosity, resilience, and staying open to new opportunities.

Camille Smith is the host of Week 5 of the AdaMarie Career Accelerator, where she will lead a session on advocating for yourself in the workplace. A Senior Scientist at GSK, Camille brings a grounded, experience-driven perspective on resilience, self-advocacy, and navigating growth in biopharmaceutical and STEM careers.

Victoria Farris is a 2026 AdaMarie Expert and the host of Week 4 of the AdaMarie Career Accelerator, where she leads a session on Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace. A psychologist and leadership consultant, Victoria helps individuals and organizations create environments where people can thrive through inclusive, human-centered leadership.

Kima Sargsyan is the host of Week 6 of the AdaMarie Career Accelerator, where she leads a session on AI in the workplace. A strategy leader at Huge, Kima brings a multidisciplinary lens to global product growth, brand innovation, and AI-enhanced digital platforms, helping people see connections that shape the future of work.