As an educator, I'm inspired to demystify and transform the college search into a positive journey of self-realization and growth, to understand, support, and advocate for students, and to facilitate collaboration among professional colleagues to share best practices and to make college admission more equitable, accessible, transparent, and respectful of adolescent development.

I am practiced in personalizing and grounding the journey in empowered student self-assessment, reflection, storytelling, and substantive connection of past experience to future growth.

I am/ have been a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Council of International Schools, the Assn for College Counseling in Independent Schools (founding member), Independent Educational Consultants Assn, International ACAC, New York State ACAC, Western ACAC, Rocky Mountain ACAC, Pacific Northwest ACAC, and Texas ACAC. I've presented at conferences for many of these and other organizations. I'm a co-founder and co-chair of the Solstice College Counseling network, a professional organization for independent higher ed admissions consultants with significant previous experience and leadership in independent schools.

About Me

I am an independent educational consultant, working with high school students across the US and abroad in the search for college fits.

My work is shaped by over 25 years of diverse experiences as both a college admission officer and Director of College Counseling at some of the most compelling, mission-driven independent schools in the US and abroad. That background gives me a deep knowledge of the college admission landscape, as well as an understanding of the school setting to advise students and families as they navigate high school choices. I guide students through a reflective, evidence-based college search shaped by their priorities, values, and self-knowledge, followed by an efficient and empowered application process that allows them to cultivate and share their unique voice.

I am also deeply interested in the foundations of school and organizational culture, and strategies and mindsets to deepen purpose and mission beyond the transactional level.

Specialty Areas

General Ed Counseling

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