Lisa G.
Expert Fellowships Coach | 30+ Awards | Harvard & Dartmouth Alum
Studied at Harvard University
Works at Middlebury College
Available Saturday at 3:00 PM UTC
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Lisa's Coaching Offerings
Prestigious Fellowships: From Exploration to Amazing Application
$1,67513h–15h of coaching
Prestigious Fellowships: From Exploration to Amazing Application (Lite)
$9256h–7h of coaching
Custom hourly · $225/hr
Get help with Letters of Recommendation, Essays, and .
Lisa also coaches for PhD Programs and Master’s Programs. View all.
Lisa’s Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships Qualifications
100+ people coached for Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships
Welcome to my profile! With decades of experience in higher ed, I have successfully guided over 1000 students and recent graduates through the competitive landscape of prestigious scholarships and fellowships. I currently advise on 30+ nationally competitive fellowships, and have expertise helping candidates navigate the application process; develop compelling, authentic essays; and prepare for high stakes interviews. My academic background includes a PhD from Harvard University, a BA from Dartmouth College and a Fulbright research grant, which equips me with a deep understanding of the academic and experiential pathways that lead to success with fellowships applications. Whether you're aiming for a Rhodes, Fulbright, or any other prestigious award, I'm here to help you craft a standout application. Let's connect and strategize your path to success! (Please note: Students/alumni affiliated with the my current employer will work with me in that capacity only!)
Lisa can help with:
Letters of Recommendation
Essays
Personal Statement
Application Strategy
Editing
Research
Interview Prep
Resume Review
Lisa also coaches for PhD Programs and Master’s Programs. View all.
About Lisa
I have worked at colleges and universities my entire career, advising, teaching, and supporting young adults as they figure out their post-graduate pathways and the opportunities--fellowships, graduate programs--that help them get there. Understanding and articulating your goals and objectives is powerful stuff! For myself, I've had to navigate this on my own and appreciate that having mentoring and coaching makes a real difference!
Work Experience
Associate Dean for Fellowships and Research
Middlebury College
September 2013 - Present
Established office for nationally competitive fellowships advising and undergraduate research programs. Advise and manage application processes for 30+ nationally competitive fellowships. Manage undergraduate research funding and summer research program. Co-chaired annual undergraduate research symposium for 10 years.
Project Lead, Social Science Research Methods Modules
Middlebury College
April 2020 - May 2025
Together with faculty co-leads, developed and managed grant-funded project to create open access online educational modules about selected social science research methods: http://researchmethods.middcreate.net/ . Worked with mixed teams of graduate and undergraduate students and project manager to produce modules focused on research fundamentals, surveys, interviews, qualitative data analysis and more. Project support through Middlebury College and the Gates Foundation.
Associate Dean
Middlebury College
2010 - 2013
Oversaw formation of merged organization with career counseling, fellowship and health professions advising, and community engagement programs. Managed staff of 16 FTE. Increased internship fundraising efforts. Co-chaired task force on the sophomore experience.
Associate Dean
Middlebury College
2009 - 2010
Part of planning and assessment team to lead college accreditation process. Lead author on multiple standards, assisted with other chapters in self-study and worked with college stakeholders to address accreditation standards.
Visiting Lecturer and Fellowship Advisor
Middlebury College
2008 - 2009
Taught undergraduate writing and humanities courses. Advised nationally competitive fellowships.
Visiting Professor
Kenyon College
2008 - 2008
Designed and taught film course in German department.
Associate Dean
Wesleyan University
2004 - 2007
Oversaw academic progress of 750 undergraduate students, provided academic support and fellowship advising for select competitions. Established annual meeting for first-year academic programs with other liberal-arts institutions. Taught humanities courses in Wesleyan’s Graduate Liberal Studies Program.
Administrative Positions
Wesleyan University
1997 - 2004
Associate Dean and Director of New Student Programs, 2001-2004 Created and implemented transitional programs for first-year students, including orientation programs. Worked with Director of Writing Center to improve new student access to writing support. Wrote grant reports, progress reports for internal and external review, program handbooks and orientation materials. Served as interim director for community service office, led search for permanent director. Served on university committees and task forces. Project Manager, Electronic Portfolio, Information Technology Services, 1999-2000 Worked with faculty, students and IT staff in refining and implementing university-wide online system to support academic advising. Writer, Information Technology Services, 1997-2001 Edited online and print publications for university community, including quarterly newsletter about technology initiatives. Developed online documentation for Web-based and client-server software products used in university offices.
Adjunct Faculty
University of Connecticut
1998 - 1999
Developed and taught German literature course for undergraduate students.
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Harvard University
1993 - 1995
Taught German language courses and discussion sections for humanities course.
Project Manager
Duke University
1989 - 1991
Manage NEH-funded research project on African-American periodical literature from 19th and early 20th centuries. See https://hutchinscenter.fas.harvard.edu/black-periodical-literature-project .
Education
Harvard University
PhD, German, German Language and Literature
1991 - 1996
Dartmouth College
BA, German, Women's Studies
1984 - 1988