Personally, I feel influenced by the lack of female role models in senior positions, both in academia and elsewhere. I think that a better representation of women in important academic positions gives others sense of confidence that being a woman in academia is not a barrier to career progression. I understand that similar problems exist for people with other minority identity aspects, such as race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. I am passionate about contributing to equality, diversity, and inclusion in academia. Ultimately, I hope to be able to inspire others and become a role model for fellow peers. Below, I highlight some resources that I have found inspiring, important, or helpful in my career so far: