Introduce a Family to the Study
Thank you for thinking of a family who could benefit from this work.
The easiest way to help is to forward one short message and our study link to
1–3 parents you have in mind. We’ll handle everything else from there—explaining the study, confirming fit, and scheduling their conversation.
Step 1: Think of 1–3 specific familieS
This study is designed for:
Black executives and senior professionals (partners, VPs, deans, senior counsel, senior directors in law, finance, consulting, tech, or higher ed).
Parenting high‑achieving 6th–10th graders at competitive schools.
Actively thinking about selective colleges and meaningful merit aid.
If 1–3 parents fit that description, you’re in the right place.
Step 2: Copy and send this message
You can paste the text below into an email, text, or LinkedIn message and customize the names as needed:
“Hey [Parent Name],
I came across a focused research project on how Black executive families are navigating the 8th–10th grade transition in this post‑affirmative‑action era. They’re mapping what actually protects our kids’ options and mental health while still aiming at selective colleges and strong merit aid.
If you’re open to a 15–20 minute confidential conversation, they’ll share a concise 4‑year roadmap snapshot for [Child’s Name] in return. You can check the details and see if it’s a fit here: [insert study link].
Thought of you because you’re exactly the kind of family they’re hoping to hear from.”
This keeps things simple for you: one forward + one link, and the parent opts in directly from the page.
Step 3: (Optional) Loop us in on a warm intro
If you prefer a more personal handoff for a close colleague or friend, you can:
Start a 3‑way email or LinkedIn message with the parent and Nicole.
Paste a shorter version of the message above and add a sentence about how you know them.
We’ll reply within 1 business day with next steps and the same booking link, so they can choose a time that works for them.