Anila Yadvalli is a STEM Program Coordinator with Mt. Tamalpais College leading mathematics educational programs for San Quentin State Prison. A big part of what we cover is the humanity of people and the right to a good education - something that can feel a bit more nuanced when we consider the stigmas surrounding the carceral system. We discuss what attracted her to this role, her teaching and leadership experiences with incarcerated people, and how she views her role in this American system as a South Asian-American.