University at Buffalo (UB)
NEAR Faculty Director
Associate Professor
School of Social Work
annahita@buffalo.edu
I have found mentoring invaluable as I've moved through my education and career. I needed someone to see me for who I was in a large university, someone to push me and identify ways for me to grow as a student, scholar and individual. I hope to pass that on now that I'm in a position to do so. As a woman, I also think it's critical to support other women (and those who may feel marginalized in other ways) to navigate a system that is designed for only a small and select group of people.