Hi! A Northeastern transplant, I grew up in New England and attended Connecticut College, where I received a BA in English. I honed my writing and editing skills working in publishing and advertising in NYC before obtaining my Master’s in Teaching from Brown University. After spending a few years teaching high school English and History, I moved to Austin and worked for a test-prep company dedicated to helping underserved public schools. Since 2014, I have been assisting students and families through the college application process, from building balanced lists to getting everything submitted (on time!). I also volunteer for ScholarMatch, a national non-profit dedicated to increasing college access. I live in SW Austin with my husband, sons, and a growing number of pets.

Education is my passion. As a college consultant, I get to work with students as they straddle two stages of life—hopefully helping them feel more confident as they plan their futures. I love working with students on their essays and applications, teasing out their personalities and helping their activities and passions shine. Equal parts project manager and cheerleader, I like to get the job done—hopefully with a few laughs along the way.

I take my work and own education seriously. I'm a Professional Member of IECA, the most recognized organization of Independent Educational Consultants. I also completed UC Irvine's Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program and am a member of TACAC. I regularly visit colleges, attend professional conferences, and network with fellow college admissions professionals.