“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.”
Thích Nhất Hạnh
What We Do
We facilitate learning experiences for career journeyers to discover and pursue fulfilling career paths through immersive job simulations, strategic career planning, and a supportive community. We work with universities, foundations, non-profits, and K-12 schools to fill their educational and professional development gaps and deliver inclusive and culturally-responsive one-off workshops and multi-week programs.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower PhDs and career journeyers to discover and pursue fulfilling career paths through immersive job simulations, strategic career planning, and a supportive community. We strive to bridge the gap between academic and non-academic sectors, cultivating an environment where curiosity leads to opportunity and professional growth.
About
Thi Nguyen's journey was driven by her passion for helping others find their place in the science ecosystem, and her knack for strategic career planning. As a PhD neuroscientist and virtual learning consultant, she leveraged her experience and background to create resources, videos, and workshops to guide professionals in telling their stories and presenting their authentic professional selves.
She has worked in academia, developing internship programs, career coaching, and influencing policy as an associate dean. Her expertise spans corporate and non-profit sectors across the Bay Area, Boston, and St. Louis. She is dedicated to cultivating supportive and inclusive learning environments. She’s had the joy of supporting science communities as a visiting scientist, grant writer, creator of InterSECT Job Sims, podcast host, and research storytelling coach.
Her work has been funded by the NIH, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, USDA, and National Geographic. Her community work includes providing resources for K-12 school gardens, teaching bioscience skills to high schoolers, and introducing US-based work systems to refugees and asylum seekers. She is also a dedicated mom and wife. Her story is one of continuous growth, balancing personal values with career goals, and striving to make a positive impact. Thi’s journey exemplifies the power of curiosity and the courage to explore new paths, inspiring others to redefine their career journeys confidently.
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Our Work
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We work with non-profits, schools, and universities to create community-focused educational programs in bioscience skill development, urban agriculture and nutrition, environmental action and storytelling. We develop curricula, create multimedia resources, and deliver train the trainers. Our speciality is bridging community partners and educational institutions to create a win-win partnership.
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We work with graduate programs to develop workshops and facilitate trainings specifically tailored for grad students, postdocs, and faculty. We specialize in inclusive storytelling, engaging and equitable outreach, and supportive and strategic career transitions.
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We provide mentoring for professionals at all stages from professors to early career scientists. We have designed and implemented mentoring programs and courses at several universities across the U.S. We also advise on a cross-African mentoring program for scientists.
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We love teaching at all ages and have worked with K-12, community college, and universities to support teaching efforts, develop lesson plans, and get funding and resources for classrooms to help teachers do what they do best.
