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You deserve to make progress at your own pace even when your advisor is no help!

Did you know that 40-60% of students don’t finish their PhD?

There are so many factors that can push students to not finish including people gatekeeping the hidden curriculum, abusive advisors, and fear of mental health stigmas.

If you’re part of historically excluded populations, then the systemic issues increase tenfold.

I’m here to support you through your program at your own pace. Let’s finish your degree!

Dr.

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Hello!

I’m Shine

An academic coach working with higher education students to make progress at their own pace even when their advisor is no help.

More About Me

I thought my former advisor’s behavior was normal (but it was abuse).

As a 1st-generation student, I assumed I just had a lot to learn about the hidden curriculum of a PhD.

After a vulnerable conversation with a friend, I realized my advisor’s behaviors were abusive.

You don’t have to keep suffering through your program alone. You deserve a humanizing academic journey.

And I can help you navigate academia with your mental health intact.

All students need a safe space removed from the university.

I help you gain clarity and build a strategy so that you can move through academia with purpose and confidence.

Advisors and faculty should be on your side, but that’s not always the case.

You deserve to feel supported through your graduate program no matter who your advisor is. I’ll be in your corner every step of the way, cheering you on!

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