Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann, Director of the UCLA Scleroderma Program and founder of WINS, teams up with Dr. Carol Feghali-Bostwick, a distinguished professor and leader in scleroderma research. Together, they tackle the challenges women face in advancing scientific careers. They emphasize the importance of mentorship and networking, discussing how WINS fosters professional growth in scleroderma. Their insights highlight collective efforts needed to empower women in academia and ensure gender equity in research fields, fueling a vital conversation for future generations.