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.

Sopuruchi Ndubuisi is a UX Design Engineer at Apple whose career bridges art, design, and technology. In this Mirror, she shares how starting as an art major, leaning into experimentation, and trusting her curiosity led her to design engineering and work at the intersection of AI, development tools, and user experience.

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“Hi, AdaMarie! I know I want to grow, but I struggle to articulate what I actually want next. How do I get clearer about the kind of responsibility I should be asking for without sounding unsure or scattered?”

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.

The 2026 AdaMarie Career Accelerator is a six-week, cohort-based program designed to help early-career professionals strengthen core career skills that compound over time. Through live, expert-led sessions and guided peer discussion, participants build confidence in communication, self-advocacy, emotional intelligence, and navigating emerging tools like AI. The program offers structure, support, and real-world insight for professionals ready to move forward with intention.

Direction creates momentum in your career. In this reflection, we share practical ways early-career professionals can clarify direction, align their work with impact, and accelerate growth without burnout, plus an invitation to the 2026 Career Accelerator.

In this AdaMarie Mirror, Naome Jeanty shares her journey from policy and program evaluation into nonprofit tech, where she now builds Salesforce systems that help mission-driven organizations scale impact. She reflects on navigating pivots, learning technology in real time, and why strong data infrastructure is essential to public service work.

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.

Kristy McCann is the host of Week 1 of the 2026 AdaMarie Career Accelerator. With more than two decades of experience building people, learning, and performance systems across fast-growing organizations, Kristy brings a systems-driven, human-centered approach to career ownership, leadership, and growth.

Interviews aren’t just about how well you answer questions; they’re also about the questions you ask. The right questions signal how you think, how you understand the role, and whether you’re prepared to engage with real-world complexity. This blog breaks down why interview questions matter and how to use them as a quiet but powerful positioning tool.

Danielle Beecham-Coello’s career is a powerful example of how curiosity, creativity, and persistence can shape a meaningful path, even when it doesn’t start where you expect. From studying international relations to discovering UX design through web work at an NGO, Danielle followed her instinct to question systems, challenge inefficiencies, and design better ways forward.