This episode of One Voice in CS features host Julie York in conversation with Anindita Nath, an interdisciplinary data scientist with deep roots in AI/ML and a strong commitment to CS education. Anindita shares her journey from a humble background in India — where her parents were her first and most important mentors — through a pivotal coding competition that bridged her love of abstract mathematics with computer science, to earning a full scholarship for a PhD program at the University of Texas at El Paso. Along the way, she credits a series of mentors (including a substitute teacher and her PhD advisor) for opening doors she didn't know existed. Now established in her field, she gives back through programs like Microsoft TEALS, Girls Who Code, CodePath, and Data for Impact, with a particular focus on supporting women and underrepresented groups in STEM. The conversation centers on the compounding power of mentorship, the importance of belonging in CS classrooms, and practical advice for teachers on guiding students toward resources and visibility.