I sat down to chat with Dr. Yadilette about women of color in the STEM fields, mentorship and more!

She earned her doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology in 2013 from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she researched structural and biochemical properties of human lysosomal enzymes. Upon completion of her doctorate, she became an IRACDA Post-doctoral fellow at the PENN-Professional Opportunities for Research and Teaching, in the laboratory of Ronen Marmorstein, Ph.D. at University of Pennsylvania, where she focused on biochemical studies of protein acetyltransferases. Most importantly, her career has been shaped by her passion for education. Dr. Rivera-Colón collaborates with universities and non-profit education organizations like Girls inc. of the Valley where she shares her knowledge and experiences with students of all ages and academic and cultural backgrounds. Her work as a professor, community educator and a mentor is where she thrives the most. 

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