Dr. Sarafina El-Badry Nance is an award-winning astrophysicist, author, and advocate who works at the intersection of research and communication. Dr. Nance is the author of the 2024-2025 Common Read Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics & Finding Light in the Dark. She has served as a science expert for global multimedia outlets like the Discovery Channel and the BBC. She is wildly passionate about equity in STEM, and works with policymakers, executives, and governmental organizations to broaden accessibility and champion the work of underrepresented groups. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, NPR, and elsewhere.