At Write Your Dissertation, Sis, we believe that Black women scholars deserve more than just dissertation support—they deserve a model of academic success that prioritizes both productivity and well-being. Destiny Williams-Dobosz, a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, embodies this balance.

Her research explores how psychological and contextual factors shape student learning and success, with a focus on the academic help-seeking experiences of Black women who are first-generation college students in STEM. But beyond her research, Destiny’s journey reflects a powerful transformation—one where she let go of time scarcity mindsets, embraced wellness, and walked into her dissertation defense with confidence.

"With the help of this program, I’ve really come to understand that the work will get done and it’ll be even better because I’m better. This program, alongside my research, has shown that I’m just as important as the work. I take my mental, physical, and emotional wellness more seriously."

Through Write Your Dissertation, Sis, Destiny gained the structure, community, and accountability needed to finish strong—without burnout. Now, as she prepares to defend her dissertation, she does so with clarity, confidence, and the knowledge that her work is making an impact.

Read Destiny’s full story here.