Tyler Fair
Tyler Fair
College Essay Specialist
Tyler is a graduate student at Yale Divinity School, training to become an interfaith chaplain. In addition to working with Ilumin since 2022, he works at the Yale Writing Center as a graduate writing assistant. Tyler’s writing coaching experience allows him to help his clients to best communicate their unique stories, reflect on their skills, and grow.
As a local Coloradan, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Colorado Boulder where he studied Neuroscience, Spanish, and Public Health. After graduating, he served as a Fulbright grantee and English Teaching Assistant for two years in Mexico. Additionally, Tyler has a career background in hospice and palliative care—working in direct care, administration, and research. He has published research on end-of-life spirituality in peer reviewed journals.
Tyler's interdisciplinary interests make him a good mentor for a wide range of students. While supporting them, he encourages vulnerability, authenticity, and discernment of voice in their writing.