Mentorship

Chaela sees mentoring as a unique opportunity to give an edge to otherwise disadvantaged students and disseminate information about graduate school to those who might not have access to it. She believes that it really does take a village to raise an academic scholar.

Graduate Student Roles

NSF-REU Mentor

Chaela mentored undergraduates in the National Science Foundation – Research Experiences for Undergraduates.

EDGE Fellow

As an Emory Diversifying Graduate Edication (EDGE) fellow, Chaela worked to establish, maintain, and enhancing a diverse
graduate community at Emory.

Student Council

Chaela served on the Laney Graduate Student Council (LGSC) as a ticket liaison where she planned events for grad students to explore Atlanta.

Project SHORT Mentor

With Project SHORT, Chaela provides advice, edits application essays, and conducts mock interviews for prospective graduate school applicants.

Feedback

“In every interaction, Chaela demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to helping her mentees succeed. Her passion for mentoring, dedication to student growth, and ability to provide constructive yet compassionate feedback make her an outstanding mentor.”

– Project SHORT mentee

“Chaela left a lasting impression on me and became my mentor in more ways than one. Her demeanor and passion for helping and guiding others is undeniable. Her kind spirit and profound knowledge is admirable. And her dedication and commitment to research and promoting diversity in literature is awe-inspiring.”

– REU mentee

“Growing up, I always knew I wanted to become a psychologist, but my experiences in the
BUILD Lab—made all the more meaningful because of Chaela’s mentorship—solidified my
passion for academia and scientific inquiry. Her patience, intelligence, and dedication to
mentorship have set a standard I hope to emulate as I move forward in my academic career.”

– Undergraduate researcher in lab