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Abby Phillip positioned herself as a victim of systemic barriers due to her identity as a Black woman. This sentiment echoed across the discussions among the panelists, where assertions were made that despite their qualifications, the women felt disadvantaged in their careers. The frustration was palpable as one of the guests stated, “…I have always been the least paid person on payroll at every institution I have worked in.” This statement was met with challenges, questioning the validity of attributing their career setbacks solely to race or gender.