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:
Human Resources (HR)
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I), including DE&I in Clinical Research, and Health Equity Practices
Employee Resource Group (ERG) Upskilling & Development
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Change Management
Executive Coaching
Talent Pipeline Development
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

Strategic Growth Lead
Oohaa Vennapusa

Admin Support Specialist
Alyssa-Mae Calalo-Ulaye

Technical Project Manager
Ahmed Zaher
Meet Our Consultants

Consultant
Evans Erilus

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Taylor Goyette-Frechette, LCSW, MSW

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Geoffrey M. Roche, MPA

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Jarrod Chin

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Elaine Pasqua

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Bethany Mason

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Darrel Lampa

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Francellis Quiñones

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Mytrice Allen

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Maceo Owens

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Rachael Grace Holmes

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Lilah Drafts-Johnson

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Matthew R. Grabell, ESQ

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Lisa Markland

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Melody Abedinejad

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Minh Nguyen

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Lauren Bard

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Laura L. Kangas, MA

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Andy Polanco

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Astride Jeannot-Bicknell

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Bill Friedman

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Brandon Jackson, M.Ed.

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Brandon Kirkwood, PsyD

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Brody Cook

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Colin Stokes

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Diana File

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Dr. Kiera Penpeci

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Dr. Leah Ben-Ami, PhD

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