After 20 years working in schools, working independently as a Certified Educational Planner is the fulfillment of a dream. I’m grateful to now have more time to dedicate to my students, and to live a balanced, fulfilling life.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Certified Educational Planner (2019-Present)

• Independent College Counselor (2008-Present)

• The American School Foundation of Monterrey - College Counselor (2006-2017)

As a college counselor, I have visited well over 100 college campuses and helped more than 2000 students with the process of applying to universities in North America, Europe, and Asia.

• The American School Foundation of Monterrey - Science Teacher (2002-2006)

• Shawnee Mission North High School - Science/Socials/Dance Teacher (1997-2002)

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor of Science in Education - University of Kansas, 1996

• Master of Science in Education and Interdisciplinary Studies - State University of New York at Buffalo, 2005

• Certificate in College Counseling - University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), 2007

• AICEP Board Certified Educational Planner, 2019

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES:

• American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP)

  • Certified Educational Planner (2019-Present; up for re-certification in 2029)

  • AICEP Commissioner (2024-Present)

• Professional Member: Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)

  • Global Committee (2018-Present; Vice Chair 2019-2020, Chair 2020-2021)

• Member: International Association for College Admissions Counseling (International ACAC)

  • Admission Practices Committee (2018-2021)

  • Membership Committee (2022-2025)

AWARDS:

• Winner of the International ACAC “GEM” Award for Going the Extra Mile (December 2019)