Despite the significant contributions that graduate students, postdocs, and faculty make to the research ecosystem, they are often offered inconsistent access to mentorship and professional development that only intermittently address their holistic well-being. Institutions and leaders have an obligation to ensure that all members of their research enterprise, including graduate students, postdocs, and faculty are thriving. Through highlighting the role senior leaders play in embodying an equitable research ecosystem, we will share information and challenges that may be developed into actionable plans to integrate mentorship, well-being, and professional development and create a more effective and equitable higher education research ecosystem.