Dr. Kristine Molina is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine, and is affiliated with the Chicano and Latino Studies Department at UCI. Her journey into the field of psychology and research began in high school when she participated in the Upward Bound program, which focused on math and science. Through this program, she had the opportunity to volunteer at a Science Museum in Miami. In high school, she also took advantage of an internship opportunity at the University of Miami, where she learned about conducting research. This early exposure to research motivated her to pursue a career in academia, with a focus on understanding and addressing injustices and inequalities, particularly in the context of environmental injustices. Despite facing challenges in her education, including a learning disability, Dr. Molina persevered and developed a strong passion for addressing structural challenges and advocating for support systems to help marginalized communities. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and turning challenges into resources and strengths. Dr. Molina's current research involves studying various forms of injustices, including environmental injustices, and exploring both the impact of these injustices on health and the factors that can protect against them. Her work highlights the importance of understanding the broader systemic issues that underlie these injustices, rather than solely focusing on individual-level solutions. As an educator, Dr. Molina encourages PK-12 teachers to incorporate issues related to environmental injustices into their classrooms by allowing students to explore and discuss these topics creatively. She believes in the power of narratives and encourages teachers to provide students with agency in their education. She also suggests various teaching strategies, such as having students develop community-based surveys or choose books related to environmental injustices for reports. Dr. Molina finds hope in the fearlessness and determination of youth voices and believes that students can contribute to positive change in various ways, both small and large. She encourages students to act with love and compassion for themselves, others, and the world, emphasizing that their contributions and voices are valuable and worth sharing.