Author Biography

Raelynn Frazier Grasso, Ph.D. is a Career Advising Specialist and an Assistant Adjunct Professor of Psychology, with a strong foundation in counseling, human development, and higher education. Dr. Grasso brings deep expertise in individual and group career advising, college exploration and preparedness, and career transitions. She has designed and facilitated numerous programs aimed at strengthening college student engagement, personal and career identity development, and overall career readiness.

Her scholarly interests center on career decision-making, epistemic cognition, self-efficacy, and career development. These areas guide her holistic approach to supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they navigate complex educational and professional pathways and shape her student-centered approach to advising and teaching.

Dr. Grasso holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Utah and both a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is committed to normalizing the messiness of the career development process and fostering college student success through evidence-based practices and inclusive advising strategies.

Read all of the posts by Raelynn Grasso on UMGC Career Services Connection.