I come by this work honestly – and with genuine, deep interest in all sides of the college equation.



After years working at a Bay Area nonprofit that funded many education-focused and college success organizations, I was shocked by the disparity between my own children’s college process and the lack of resources for underserved – but bright and equally deserving – students. Digging deeper led to a position in UC Berkeley’s undergraduate admissions office, holistically reading thousands of applications. It’s the most grueling yet rewarding work I’ve ever done and provided real insight into how colleges view applicants and where teens are at mentally, emotionally and academically in this fraught moment.

About Me

I come by this work honestly – and with genuine, deep interest in all sides of the college equation.



After years working at a Bay Area nonprofit that funded many education-focused and college success organizations, I was shocked by the disparity between my own children’s college process and the lack of resources for underserved – but bright and equally deserving – students. Digging deeper led to a position in UC Berkeley’s undergraduate admissions office, holistically reading thousands of applications. It’s the most grueling yet rewarding work I’ve ever done and provided real insight into how colleges view applicants and where teens are at mentally, emotionally and academically in this fraught moment.



After completing Cal’s highly regarded College and Career Counseling Program in record time, I’ve been working with all kinds of students, and I’m very proud to devote time to first-gen, underserved high school seniors in San Francisco and Marin counties. It’s truly an honor and privilege to get to know this amazing group of future leaders!

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As for my own educational path: public high school in Southern California, BA from Brown University, MBA from UCLA, college counseling certificate from UC Berkeley. For more information, feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile. (And where are my kids? They’ve each followed their bliss to their dream schools: the University of Chicago, Washington & Lee University, Swarthmore College and University of St. Andrew’s - Scotland.)

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When I’m not working with your student (or reading a book or listening to a podcast about college admissions), you can find me hiking in the Presidio or at Land’s End, or walking my Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Scotch, at Baker Beach.

Specialty Areas

Students Enrolled

California State University, Sacramento, Western Oregon University, University of Wyoming, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of Oregon, The University of Montana, San Francisco State University, Southern Oregon University, Sonoma State University, California State University, Fresno, Portland State University, The University of New Mexico, Boise State University, Tulane University, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, University of San Diego, Loyola Marymount University, University of California, Santa Barbara, Scripps College, University of Mississippi, University of California -- Los Angeles, Northwestern University.