Hey there! My name is Dr. Mariah Strange. I’m a later 20-something defense contractor, a military spouse, a mom—and somehow, I just earned my doctorate. Most days I’m toggling between secure systems and sippy cups, briefings, and bedtime stories. And while I’ve found my way into rooms that once felt off-limits, I still ask myself: Do I belong here? Can I show up fully as all of me—professional, parent, partner, and woman?