Gillian Schriever is a Graduate Coach who excels at bridging the gap between rigorous technical research and high-level professional strategy. Currently pursuing an M.S. in Data Science at Harvard University, Gillian possesses a robust background in chemical engineering and applied research. Her academic work is at the cutting edge of technology, where she has led projects applying AI to cryptocurrency, finance, and social science.
Before Harvard, Gillian spent five years as a consultant at Deloitte, advising federal and state public health clients such as the CDC and ASPR. Her professional portfolio includes managing software development for $500M in emergency funding and analyzing large, unstructured datasets to drive national health policy. This experience makes her a specialist in helping students translate complex technical work into “big-picture” narratives that resonate with admissions committees and employers alike.
Gillian is a Graduate Coach who has served as a Crisis Text Line counselor, a chemistry tutor, and an Engineers Without Borders technical lead. She even designed a mentorship program at Deloitte that matched dozens of prospective employees with practitioners annually. Drawing on her experience as a Division I team captain, she brings a disciplined, structured, and empathetic approach to coaching, ensuring every student has a clear plan to tell their authentic story and achieve their goals in high-pressure settings.
