When I introduced myself today for the first time as an Associate Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies, I teared up a little. #tenure
I didn’t know this would happen. I truly wasn’t sure, at one point, that I could survive the tenure track & not lose my soul. I used the use the hashtag #tenureorbust during my most intense work-hustle times. I exhausted myself, but I also worked hard to not lose myself.
Moving toward full authenticity the last two years working at UW, a place I finally felt supported & valued, has made this win even more sweet. I cannot wait to see what’s next, what this freedom & security will allow me to do to continue to fight for justice for my communities.
