My name is Mara Ina Joseph.

Simply put, I am a young, Black woman determined to do it all. 

I defined my adolescence by practicing relentless determination. I wanted to defy the odds and prove that a Black girl could do it all and then some: I could create and direct a play for Queer women & women-identifying folks of color to share their narratives. I could lead one of the top collegiate dance teams in New England. I could run a radio show and write for student publications, all while working multiple jobs and excelling in Boston University's honors program. I could graduate with honors and move on to build a career in communications during a global pandemic - advocating for inclusive and forward-thinking work in both account and project management capabilities in the marketing field - while still engaging in the artistic communities that bring me joy.

I could do it all, I did, and I continue to do so. 

Oh, and you can call me Ina.