“Research shows that where you grew up, where you went to school, and even where you work currently can give you up to a 12 times advantage in gaining access to opportunity. Which is to say, if you weren't handed professional connections by your parents or your neighborhood or your boarding school alumni network, you need to build them on your own.” Career DevelopmentMinority Rights Book:What Do You Need?: How Women of Color Can Take Ownership of Their Careers to Accelerate Their Path to Success Source: What Do You Need?: How Women of Color Can Take Ownership of Their Careers to Accelerate Their Path to Success