Tune in to hear Ruth Cheng, CEO of ATCC, reflect on her personal and professional journey during the organization’s centennial year. From a childhood fascination with science sparked by a high school teacher to leadership roles in biotech startups, Ruth shares how her identity as a scientist continues to shape her leadership. She discusses the importance of innovation, adaptability, and diverse perspectives in STEM leadership, and reaffirms ATCC’s mission to support scientific discovery through reliable, reproducible biological materials. Ruth also explores how diversity in leadership helps combat confirmation bias and fosters a culture of curiosity and long-term thinking.