Chasidy is a mom of two kids, a 4-year-old and a 7-month-old. She previously worked for Microsoft, interned at ConocoPhillips, HP, and PwC, and now she's pursuing her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies. Listen in to hear her advice for mamas pursuing advanced degrees and her birth story as a Black mom in the US that brought me to tears when I first read it on Facebook. This episode helps raise awareness that Black moms die from pregnancy-related issues nearly four times more often than white women. We'll discuss the Harvard research-backed reasons why in this podcast. Visit blackmamasmatter.org to learn more and consider donating to advancing Black Maternal Health, Rights, and Justice.