My association with Dr Jhilam Chattaraj over the last five years has left an indelible impact on me. I worked with ma’am on a variety of projects as part of the Quills Literary Club, and have often sought her opinion and advice on a range of issues. As a teacher, she instilled in me the qualities of smart and refined work. As a mentor, she helped me better embrace my flaws and strengths and use them both to my advantage just the same. Apart from being a proactive teacher, a charming speaker, and an engaging writer, Dr Jhilam has always been a station of support to those who are willing to exercise and hone their craft in a way that helps them progress as professionals and as people.