In her current role, Bathsheba Philpott leads National Medical Fellowships, Inc. (NMF), whose mission confronts, addresses and solves for pervasive inequity in health care. NMF has worked to build health equity for decades by providing scholarships to Black, Indigenous, Latine, and People of Color medical students. In recent years, it has extended its support to scholars seeking to serve in other critical roles in the health care workforce. To further its mission, NMF has provided over $45 million in financial assistance to more than 32,000 talented students of color who have been historically and intentionally marginalized and underrepresented in medicine. Bathsheba reflects on her career journey, the impact of intentional mentorship, and how important it is for her personal mission and core values to align with the mission and purpose of her work.