Throughout this series, authors shared intimately about their journeys through the academy. These stories are important for other Women of Color (WOC) who are in the beginning of their journey or who can now reflect and guide others. This work is also important as researchers continue to understand the complex lives and experiences of women of color in the academy.

In closing, the NCID offers a brief Q&A with the authors, who give recommendations on what worked for them as they moved through the academy as WOC.