• Obtained a Master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Higher Education and went on to complete doctoral research in higher education leadership and admissions practices

• Served as an undergraduate application reader for UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco, reading 2500+ applications

• Has 10+ years of experience in higher education in career and professional development services and high school college counseling and is a current member of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling

• Graduated from Georgetown University and is a candidate for a Master’s in Global Mental Health at the University of Glasgow

• 8+ years of experience in education working with students of all ages, including in academic consulting

• Success in helping students gain admission to Top 25/50/100 US universities and boarding schools

• 4 years of college counseling experience at top private high schools including Quarry Lane (ranked #17 Best High School for STEM in America)

• 8 years of coaching, mentoring, and education experience with a strong track record of helping students get accepted into the Ivy Leagues and Top 10/25 universities

• Holds a M.A. in Education with a concentration in counseling and student personnel

• Graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Ph.D. in Sociology

• 8+ years of education experience working with K-12, undergraduate and graduate students

• Served as an undergraduate admissions evaluator at Vanderbilt, with 1000+ applications reviewed, including for the School of Engineering. Also served as a Vanderbilt undergrad science fair judge

• 7+ years of education experience at both the high school and university level, including working as a graduate advisor, psychology teacher, and college counselor

• Extensive experience reviewing hundreds of essays and application materials, including customizing profiles and essays for students who gained admissions to Ivy League and Top 25 universities

• 10+ years in college advising, partnering with students to curate the strongest profiles possible, resulting in successful applications to the Ivy Leagues, Top 25/50, and best fit universities

• Extensive experience working with students with a focus on undecided, fine and performing arts, engineering, computer science, business, management, and social sciences majors

• Nationally recognized college counselor, presenter at conferences, and recipient of the Joyce E. Smith Excellence in Education Award, International ACAC Going the Extra Mile Award, Pacific Northwest ACAC Rising Star Award. Master of Education in curriculum, instruction, and innovation