About Grad Hub
Grad Hub brings together accomplished educators, researchers, clinicians, and professionals to help students pursue ambitious academic and career goals with structure and confidence.
The Grad Hub story
01—03Rigorous experience. Deeply human guidance.
Our founder
Grad Hub was founded by Dr. Sarah Cloutier, an educator, researcher, and mentor with more than 20 years of research experience and 10 years of experience helping students pursue ambitious academic goals.
Her own academic journey included 11 years of study leading to a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, and a PhD in Educational Psychology and Special Education. She has taught at the elementary and secondary levels in South Korea and Taiwan, gaining firsthand insight into different education systems and the challenges students face across contexts.
For the past decade, Dr. Cloutier has worked with an international organization alongside world-renowned researchers and clinicians in child and youth mental health, contributing to evidence-based initiatives that support young people globally. Her work blends scientific training, practical perspective, and compassionate guidance.
20+
years of research experience
10
years supporting ambitious students
3
earned degrees, including a PhD
The team behind you
Grad Hub is strengthened by a trusted team of clinicians, researchers, professionals, and scientist-practitioners with experience across psychology, education, health, research, and related fields.
Our team includes accomplished scholars and researchers who understand the expectations of advanced academic work.
We have navigated competitive programs, earned scholarships and awards, and built careers in selective fields.
Expertise becomes useful through thoughtful questions, candid feedback, accountability, and care.
Our relationships span universities, research labs, clinical settings, and community organizations.
What guides us
Our work is strategic and evidence-informed, but never impersonal. The student, their voice, and their long-term development remain at the centre.
Every plan begins with your background, strengths, areas for growth, goals, and timeline.
You retain ownership of your decisions and your work while we provide structure and direction.
We coach, edit, and challenge without replacing your voice or misrepresenting your experience.
Where appropriate, registered counsellors and social workers can support stress, resilience, and wellbeing.
Meet the people
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