This Science Educator and Molecular Biologist Is Proving That Scientists Can Have Fun, Too 

Dr. Raven Baxter — or “Dr. Raven the Science Maven” to her social media followers — is transforming the way society views scientists. A molecular biologist with a Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo, Dr. Raven also stays busy as a model, an entrepreneur, a singer and a self-described fashionista. She relies on her favorite products from Olay Body — the Hyaluronic Body Wash and Hyaluronic Body Lotion — to keep her feeling fearless, fierce and glowing as she accomplishes all of her dreams. “There's nothing I love more than walking into a room, moisturized and in my power suit, ready to handle business,” she says.

Dr. Raven dreamed of being a scientist when she was young, but she also loved being creative — a trait rarely associated with molecular biology. After struggling to pick just one hobby to pursue, she realized that she was trying to fit into a mold. Why couldn’t she explore all her passions at once? 

Now, Dr. Raven is using her platform to transform the way her nearly 240,000 combined followers think about real-life scientists. “I think it's important to show the reality of what science looks like so that we can break down these stereotypes and inspire a diverse group of people to enter the field,” she says.

Though Dr. Raven loves being both a scientist and a creative, she can’t perform her best or inspire her followers unless she feels confident in her skin. That’s why she trusts the science-backed Olay Hyaluronic Body Wash and Hyaluronic Body Lotion to keep her feeling fearless. “I love that Olay Body is making products with skin care ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid,” she explains, noting that the formulas make her skin visibly smoother and replenished with daily use. “These products really upgrade my routine.” 

With 70 years of skin care science, Olay Body has made a strong commitment to supporting women in STEAM, a cause personal to Dr. Raven. “The brand’s voice matters, so I just love that they've made this an integral part of their corporate vision,” she says. “It's going to take a whole village to make sure that women have enough access to STEAM. I think we just have to keep tackling the roots of those issues and dismantling the barriers.” 

As Dr. Raven continues to fight for representation in STEAM, she feels optimistic about the industry’s future. “Since I started out on social media, I've seen the positive impact of showing up fearlessly, fiercely and forcefully,” she says. “It’s like a domino effect — one person, maybe me, inspires someone, and then they inspire someone else and so on. The next thing you know, we’ve inspired an entire cultural shift.”

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