Dr. Le Shorn Benjamin has amassed over a decade of experience in the field of education. Her career spans local and international borders and has included roles in educational research, program administration, higher education accreditation and K-12 teaching. She is the recipient of the Robert Newby Award for Diversity Efforts, the Central Michigan University College of Graduate Studies 2019 Outstanding Dissertation Award, a Central Michigan University Department of Educational Leadership Faculty Endowed Award and is consistently motivated by the distinction of her University of the West Indies Most All-Round Social Policy Student award. Dr Benjamin is a previous New York City Teaching Fellow and a current member of the inaugural cohort of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Post-Doctoral E-Fellowship. Through her scholarship, she explores topics related to minoritized student experiences, doctoral education, and engineering education through an educational philosophy that equates quality with equity. Dr Le Shorn Benjamin is committed to transforming educational systems into more inclusive, equitable and just spaces that adequately support learners – particularly, learners who have been historically and intentionally positioned at the fringes of educational programs.