Dr. Jen Heemstra is the Charles Allen Thomas Professor of Chemistry and chair of the Department of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research is focused on harnessing biomolecules for applications in medicine and the environment. She is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award and Cottrell Scholar Award and is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. An avid science communicator and advocate for leadership and mentoring, she shares advice and perspectives through articles, podcasts, and her book Labwork to Leadership.