Meet some of the women who are propelling the field of forensic science forward. In this interview, we meet Fabiana Taglia, a PhD Student at Florida International University. Originally from Rome, Italy, Fabiana’s career paths took many twists and turns, but her perseverance to follow her dreams led her to Dr. Bruce McCord’s lab while her family remained in Italy. Fabiana has already been a mentor and role model to many, but after she graduates, she hopes to become a research professor. In this interview, Fabiana’s passion shows through as she discusses how she balances her career with being a mother to a young son and shares her wishes and advice for the next generation.