This project exposed myself and others to one of the most hostile and unethical environments I have ever experienced in an academic or professional setting. The founder’s conduct was not only deeply unprofessional—it was abusive and discriminatory. Over the course of the project, she repeatedly used profane language, made racist remarks, and expressed openly anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. These were not isolated lapses in judgment but ongoing patterns of behavior that fostered a toxic and unsafe atmosphere. In addition to her offensive language, she repeatedly pressured participants to sign up for products such as meal kits and other “freebies” that appeared to benefit her personally. These promotions were framed as part of the project experience, though it became clear they were unrelated and served her financial or personal interests. Worse still, we were made to feel obligated to donate to her personal GoFundMe campaign. Refusing to contribute resulted in guilt-tripping, public shaming, or passive-aggressive comments implying we were ungrateful or selfish. Throughout the project, she issued threats—direct and indirect—regardless of whether work was delivered on time. These threats created an environment of fear and intimidation that was completely incompatible with any definition of professional collaboration. This project was presented as an educational opportunity, but instead it became a harmful experience marked by coercion, manipulation, and abuse of authority. It is unacceptable that anyone—especially students—should be exposed to this kind of treatment under the banner of experiential learning. I strongly urge that this individual be disqualified from participating in future academic programs or partnerships until a formal review of her conduct is completed and meaningful protections are put in place for students and collaborators.