"I am an extremely competitive person. In school, I always wanted to have the highest grades; I would set out to do better than the other high achievers in my classes, even if it was my best friend. In my career I always strived to give my best effort and to reach out to others or seek the information that could close any gaps that hindered me from doing so."
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Dorothy J. Phillips
Dorothy Jean Phillips (born July 27, 1945) is an American chemist and 2025 President of the American Chemical Society. She worked on circular dichroism and bioseparation. In 1967 Phillips was the first African-American woman to complete a bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt University.
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