Ellie Garraway | Grit

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo's Regional Director of Partners for EMEA, Hannah Gardner, sits down with Ellie Garraway, CEO of Grit, an organization reshaping mindsets in universities, schools, and local authorities. With a diverse background in theatre, coaching, and positive psychology, Ellie has dedicated over 20 years to empowering students and communities, fostering self-belief, and promoting student success. Under her leadership, Grit’s impactful programs have supported access, retention, and belonging across 50+ institutions and countless schools, transforming both individual lives and institutional cultures.