“Working with Kristen during my final year at UNC was truly life-changing. Having ADHD made it difficult for me to stay organized and on top of my responsibilities, but Kristen helped me develop strategies that not only managed my symptoms but also set me up for lasting success. She was always there for me, especially during tough times, and I never felt judged for my struggles. Kristen’s ability to listen, understand, and provide kind, structured support made her stand out among all the academic coaches I worked with. I’m incredibly grateful for the difference she made in my life.”
Walker / UNC Undergrad
“Kristen was insightful, dedicated, and encouraging . . . Coaching appointments with her allowed me to better understand the process of an ADHD evaluation, what the results mean, how to better manage my time, and how to manage my academic and personal life with and without medication … I confided in her and felt that if anyone was going to help me understand where I could do better, it’d be her. At a rocky point in my academic career, Kristen helped me build better habits for myself which to this day, I still use and have built upon even further!”
Becky / UNC Undergrad
“Kristen quickly became an integral part of my grad school experience, not only helping me navigate its choppy waters but also helping me make the most of it. Kristen has a great ability to guide her coachees in finding ways to make their busy schedules more manageable and work more efficiently. That’s one of the reasons she is an excellent coach: she doesn’t tell you what to do; she helps you find a solution that fits your personality and circumstances. Another strength of Kristen’s is her emotional intelligence. She is incredibly empathetic and empowering, and I always left our meetings with a sense of calm and confidence.” Begum / UNC Graduate Student
Begum / UNC Graduate Student
“Kristen’s empathetic listening and motivating questions helped me better understand the factors that led to my current situation and the tools at my disposal to improve my week. No matter how insurmountable the tasks seemed or how up against a deadline I felt, I always left my coaching session with a clear vision of how to handle the week’s challenges . . . I became a student of learning, quickly iterating through new organizational and study strategies that would help me inside the classroom and out. I was so fortunate that Kristen specializes in coaching students with learning disabilities, because it felt very affirming to have someone who understood the different way my brain works, even when it sometimes felt like I didn’t understand it myself. Her deliberate coaching process of reflection, introspection, strategy, and skill building empowered me to harness my ADHD to my own benefit, helping me make sustained, incremental improvement in my academic life that added up to major successes… I have applied these skills to more proactively manage many facets of my life, even going on to complete a challenging Master of Science degree at Vanderbilt University. With the strong foundation of her coaching approach, I feel eminently equipped to handle the next steps in my academic and professional careers.” BA ’19 UNC / MSc ’22 Vanderbilt
BA ’19 UNC / MSc ’22 Vanderbilt