The GradMissions OS is a proprietary framework designed to transform ambitious students into unforgettable
law and medical school applicants.
Through tailored mentorship, application strategy, and unmatched admissions insight, we eliminate the guesswork and engineer results—turning big dreams into real acceptance letters.
The GradMissions OS is a proprietary framework designed to transform ambitious students into unforgettable law and medical school applicants.
Through tailored mentorship, application strategy, and unmatched admissions insight, we eliminate the guesswork and engineer results—turning big dreams into real acceptance letters.
“Autumn’s decade-long experience in grad school admissions gave me clarity on the admissions process, creativity in my self-presentation, and confidence in my ability to gain acceptance into my dream school.”
Sarah M. (Applicant)
Hi, I’m Autumn, the founder and CEO of GradMissions.
I started GradMissions for the students I used to teach, the applicants I used to admit, and my five kids who remind me every day that the future is worth investing in.
Before founding this company, I served as a dean of admissions and personally reviewed more than 25,000 applications. That experience taught me two things:
First, great applicants are built, not born—and second, most students are flying blind through a process that rewards clarity, structure, and storytelling.
THAT'S WHERE I COME IN.
I bring a strategic mind and a teacher’s heart to every student I work with. As a former educator, I know how to break big goals into step-by-step plans.
As a lifelong writer, I love helping students uncover the personal narratives that set them apart.
FUN FACT
I always thought I’d grow up to be a writer—turns out, I did. My GradMissions clients trust me with the most personal stories of the lives and let me help shape them into the future doctors, lawyers, and leaders we all need. It’s the privilege of a lifetime.
GradMissions is where I help future doctors and lawyers stop second-guessing—and start leading with confidence. But I don’t do it alone. Let me introduce you to my powerhouse team.
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MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
Lizanne Carlson
Vice President of Client Success
Lizanne Carlson knows that no two paths to law school—and beyond—look the same. A seasoned attorney and passionate mentor, she brings calm, clarity, and a sharp legal mind to every student she supports. At GradMissions, Lizanne helps future lawyers build standout applications while staying grounded in what matters most: authenticity, strategy, and real, lasting confidence.
Thanks to her husband’s military career, Lizanne has practiced law across the country and in a wide range of fields—an experience that’s gifted her not only a thousand frequent flyer miles, but also a deep appreciation for the power of flexibility, grit, and knowing your why. She’s on a mission to help students discover theirs.
When she’s not reviewing résumés or mapping out the perfect personal statement arc, Lizanne is chasing after her four daughters, sipping iced coffee year-round (team cold brew forever), or salvaging the next great roadside furniture find. Her style is classic southern meets clean minimalism, and she swears her ten-year-old JCrew Factory staples still do most of the heavy lifting.
Lizanne’s greatest joy? Talking to future attorneys about their dreams—and helping them navigate every twist, turn, and surprise along the way.
Logan Lockhart
Vice President of Strategic Match Advising
Logan Lockhart is equal parts strategist, storyteller, and spreadsheet enthusiast. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, she brings deep insight, unwavering calm, and just the right amount of sparkle to the med school Match process. At GradMissions, Logan leads our residency advising with empathy, precision, and a gift for turning chaos into clarity.
She’s known for her thoroughness (she once spent $80 on paint swatches to find the perfect shade of nursery pink) and her ability to see patterns where others see panic. Whether she’s helping students plan a rank list or polish their ERAS essays, Logan approaches every step with intention, warmth, and a coach’s eye for what’s possible.
Her style is classic and casual—like her go-to drink: peach sparkling water with a splash of blueberry lemonade, nugget ice required. She’s grounded by the realities of managing copious dog hair and inspired by a career that, while it may look accidental from the outside, is actually a carefully layered legacy of saying yes to meaningful work.
And if you ever need a fun fact for your next icebreaker? Her husband was on a reality show in the mid-2000s. But she’s the real star of the family.
Jennifer Mayo
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRE-PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS
Stephanie Brueggeman
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE
Cole Randall
Creative Director
Ready to Stop Second-Guessing and Start Owning Your Future?
At GradMissions, you’ll work with a deeply committed team of experts who are passionate about your success. We're not just guiding you through the application process—we’re crafting a roadmap to acceptance that showcases your true potential and ambition.
The GradMissions experience is a high-touch, insider-built system that takes the guesswork out of getting in—starting with your free strategy call.
