My name is Jocelyn Navarro. I am originally from Pomona, California, but decided to expand my horizons and attend Connecticut College where I majored in Botany and minored in Environmental Studies & Gender and Women's Studies. While at Connecticut College, I had the opportunity to study abroad at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. There, I developed a passion for plant ecophysiology and for learning about plant biodiversity. I then had the opportunity to apply the skills I learned in South Africa and was able to conduct research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory where I researched the effects of earlier snowmelt and summer precipitation on a perennial herb, Ipomopsis aggregata. These experiences have solidified my passion for science and for creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all women.