thegradWELL
Our mission is to help historically underrepresented graduate students confidently complete their degree and have the career growth they seek.
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We achieve this through coaching & professional development, digital resources, creating mentorship networks, and by promoting grad student well-being.
Our TEAM
Elissa Frazier
Founder & CEO
Student Success Strategist,
& Grad School Sherpa
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"Joyful-community-builder"
Lori West, PhD
Trainer & Program Development Strategist
Assistant Professor, program designer, expert in leadership development & mentoring students, 20+ years in Higher-Ed
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"Network developer & resource amplifier"
Marlene DeFrates, EdD
Community Facilitator
STEM Education Specialist, 10+ years K20 teaching & leadership, First-Gen Latina college graduate.
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"Dreamer of possibilities"
Tameka Holcomb, MA
Advisor to NAVCAP
& Program Development Strategist
Nonprofit Founder, college advisor and mentor, 7+ years program design, First-Gen college graduate.
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"Social justice change agent"