AFDAH fellows are newly hired faculty in the Arts and Humanities whose research focuses on subjects and fields of study that center primarily underrepresented groups and epistemologies. AFDAH fellows not only receive financial support from the division for their research and collaborations, but also participate in building a culture that better serves faculty who work in underrepresented fields. One way fellows become integral players in forming a more inclusive academic climate across the division is through their collaborative work with faculty mentors, appointed through the AFDAH mentorship program. By participating in the AFDAH program, fellows co-develop new strategies for inclusive mentorship and scholarly community building that will carry the Arts and Humanities at Berkeley into a more expansive and collaborative future.