As an investigator at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and a biotech entrepreneur, participating in the Timmerman Traverse for Life Science Cares is a meaningful way to bridge my professional endeavors with a profound commitment to community welfare. This event symbolizes the collaborative spirit and innovative drive of the life sciences sector toward making a tangible impact on society. It's an opportunity to directly contribute to disrupting the cycle of poverty, embodying the belief that our industry's greatest achievements are those that uplift every member of our community. Through this initiative, I'm eager to demonstrate how the values of resilience, teamwork, and compassion that guide my work in cancer immunology and biotech can also fuel meaningful change in the lives of those around us.