I am a 3rd year Ph.D. Candidate at the Rutgers Newark Health Sciences campus, my doctoral work is focused on defining how body-brain communication impacts the development of social and emotional behaviors. My involvement and interest in SPAR stems from my undergraduate studies in philosophy and ethics. Stimulating group discussions along with rigorous written work allowed me to grapple with complex issues from mind to society. After attending several workshops and events at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, including an educational bootcamp on New Jersey State government designed to prime the first class of Eagleton science and policy fellows, the crucial need for effective communication between scientists and non-scientists at the local and national level became evident. SPAR plays an important role in this process by fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where the intersection of science, policy, and communication can be explored by scientists and non-scientists alike.