Dr. Mustafa's scholarship focuses on examining the experiences of Black faculty, particularly Black women, at predominantly White Research One institutions. Her current project explores how tenure-track Black women faculty describe and enact their personal and professional commitments while navigating institutional priorities and reward systems. This research builds on Dr. Mustafa's previous work, which highlighted how Black faculty redefine academic norms to align with their values. Specifically, she investigates the unique ways Black women integrate their identities, honor cultural legacies, and enact change within academic spaces. By amplifying these narratives, Dr. Mustafa aims to challenge traditional academic norms, promote institutional transformation, and propose strategies to better recruit, retain, and support Black women faculty. Her work seeks to contribute to a broader understanding of how academic environments evolve to support diverse identities and foster inclusion.