Brittany Bryant, DSW, LISW-CP is an Assistant Professor at UCSF and distinguished fellow in the Center for Dissemination and Implementation at Stanford University. As a dedicated clinician and researcher, Dr. Bryant’s work is deeply rooted in building community-engaged research programs aimed at reducing substance use and improving mental health outcomes for minoritized youth. This prestigious fellowship has significantly enhanced her understanding of dissemination and implementation (D&I) science, providing her with advanced knowledge and skills essential for translating evidence-based interventions into real-world settings. Through this fellowship, Dr. Bryant has gained profound insights into adaptation frameworks, scalability, sustainability, and quality improvement strategies, all of which are pivotal in the field of D&I science. One of her notable projects includes the K23 study on the cultural adaptation of an evidence-based adolescent substance use intervention for Black justice-involved youth. The fellowship has enabled her to integrate D&I principles into this community-based research, ensuring that the adapted intervention is culturally relevant, scalable, and sustainable within the target population. Leveraging the D&I strategies learned at Stanford has improved the execution of Dr. Bryant’s research projects and enhanced her grant proposals as she continues to advance the field by addressing the unique needs of Black youth through tailored, culturally responsive interventions.