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My Story & Leadership Philosophy
Do Better Involves Stepping Back, Removing Barriers, Then Stepping Forward With Intention.
As a Black woman who has often been the first in leadership roles, I know what it means to lead without a blueprint, navigating expectations, pressure, and complexity. Leading inside complex educational systems has shown me what gets in the way of people doing their best work.
“Do Better” reflects how I approach leadership. It's not about perfection. It's about being willing to learn, grow, and continue becoming the leader you want to be.
That experience shapes how I coach leaders and partner with institutions today. Together, we step back, understand what's actually happening, and move forward with clarity and strategy.
The Griffith Method
Understanding what's happening before deciding what comes next.
See the Barrier
Strengthen the System
Move the Work Forward
Client Success Stories.
My clients come into coaching already thoughtful, capable, and carrying a lot. Our work creates space to step back, see what's actually happening, and move forward with more clarity and intention.
As a woman of color at a predominantly white institution, I didn't realize how much I needed a safe space to learn and grow as a leader until I started working with Debra.
Shanilka N.
Medical Director
Dr. Griffith has been a catalyst for change in my life personally and professionally. My lens shifted from our very first conversation.
Alia D.
Director of Equity & Student Success
Debra has a deep understanding of institutional dynamics and an uncanny ability to help leaders make sense of what they're navigating. Her guidance is both practical and transformative.
Ankita R.
Senior Higher Education Leader
