Testimonials
People who have worked with Dr. Bridgette M. (Brawner) Rice in the past have gone on to obtain tenure and/or promotion, translate ideas into successful projects, start lucrative businesses, mitigate toxic work environments and more! With a focus on holistic wellness, and using a systems-based approach, she helps clients work toward wholeness in themselves or their workplace. This translates into individuals and organizations reaching their full potential as they actualize their dreams and goals.
Here’s what people are saying:
“Dr. Brawner has served as a leader and mentor to countless young scholars at the Yale REIDS program, providing sage advise and insight that has had significant impact on their careers. Too many young scholars to mention have noted Dr. Brawner as the biggest positive influence on their career. She is amazing at helping young scholars craft their overall narrative and career trajectory while also helping them form concrete action steps that give scholars a clear sense of direction. Further, her exceptional knowledge of all aspects of research (e.g., design, analysis, project development, community engagement) has led her to be a highly sought after consultant and collaborator and the go to person that I ask to contribute to almost any project that I have.”
Trace Kershaw, PhD
Professor and Chair
Social and Behavioral Science, Yale School of Public Health
“Dr. Brawner has been an invaluable resource. She provided significant professional guidance when I was transitioning from a roll in a community organization to being a business owner. I struggled with imposter syndrome and Dr. Brawner was such an asset in helping me reframe my thinking and reduce cognitive distortions. My success is in part due to her coaching.”
Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, MD
Founder & CEO
Well Minds Psychiatry & Consulting
“People will never forget how she made them feel! Dr. Bridgette has an authentic way of being that shines through.”
Barbara Guthrie, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor
Bouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University
“Dr. Bridgette has been extremely influential. Not just in my career, but life in general. She listens attentively then helps you chart next steps.”
Angela M. Halls, MS
Enrollment/Admissions Specialist
Drexel University
“Dr. Bridgette is an extraordinary professor, mentor, and coach. She understands the complexity and nuance of being a person of color in the health professions and aims to align herself as a person for others and with others. Her consultation services are theoretically grounded in the principles of inclusivity, fairness, and justice, which benefit all who seek her service. I highly recommend Dr. Bridgette to anyone who finds themselves in need of an advocate, advisor, or coach.”
Cynthia P. Paidipati, PhD, APRN, PMH-NP/CNS-BC
Assistant Professor
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago
“Dr. Bridgette has consistently propelled my career forward as a coach and consultant. She provides the guidance, insight and advice necessary to assure my success in research and academic endeavors while attending to the deeper challenges I face in progressing forward. Dr. Bridgette has been instrumental in helping me to develop innovative ideas and directions in my career and in increasing my productivity professionally.”
Jennifer Stewart, PhD
CEO
Restore Development and Consulting LLC
“Dr. Bridgette has been a great asset to our ministry. She served faithfully in supporting our Women’s Ministry, and was instrumental in planning and coordinating conferences and other events.”
Brian Vance
Pastor
First Baptist Church of Oakeola