We use data-driven insights to help clinicians, researchers, patients, advocates, and healthcare organizations work more effectively together—aligning efforts, surfacing shared priorities, and accelerating progress in rare disease research.
Who We Are
Founded by a leader known for advancing change through collaboration, Elevate Impact facilitates knowledge exchange to drive practical solutions to today’s most complex challenges in clinical research. We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives drive stronger outcomes.
Our platform connects stakeholders—clinicians, researchers, patients, and advocates—to spark the collaborations that lead to life-saving solutions.
We're healthcare leaders with decades of experience across sectors—including clinical research, HR, community engagement, and communications. We've served as project managers, storytellers, and internal and external consultants.
An average of 15+ years of experience across healthcare including in:
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Human Resources (HR)
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I), including DE&I in Clinical Research, and Health Equity Practices
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Employee Resource Group (ERG) Upskilling & Development
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Change Management
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Executive Coaching
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Talent Pipeline Development
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Cross functional and cross sector Collaboration
Our Partners & Collaborators
Our partners are industry pioneers that are committed to elevating impact through extended services and resources. They are vetted groups and organizations that are positioned to elevate your people, culture, and talent strategies.
Meet Our Team
Founder
Ricardhy Grandoit
Co-Founder
Sean Cain
Sr. Project Manager
Maryse Marius
Technical Project Manager
Ahmed Zaher
Meet Our Consultants
Consultant
Evans Erilus
Consultant
Taylor Goyette-Frechette, LCSW, MSW
Consultant
Geoffrey M. Roche, MPA
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Jarrod Chin
Consultant
Elaine Pasqua
Consultant
Bethany Mason
Consultant
Darrel Lampa
Consultant
Francellis Quiñones
Consultant
Mytrice Allen
Consultant
Maceo Owens
Consultant
Rachael Grace Holmes
Consultant
Lilah Drafts-Johnson
Consultant
Matthew R. Grabell, ESQ
Consultant
Lisa Markland
Consultant
Minh Nguyen
Consultant
Lauren Bard
Consultant
Laura L. Kangas, MA
Consultant
Andy Polanco
Consultant
Astride Jeannot-Bicknell
Consultant
Bill Friedman
Consultant
Brandon Jackson, M.Ed.
Consultant
Brandon Kirkwood, PsyD
Consultant
Brody Cook
Consultant
Colin Stokes
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Diana File
Consultant
Dr. Kiera Penpeci
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Dr. Leah Ben-Ami, PhD
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