For the past six years, I have served as a College and Career Counselor with Santa Rosa City Schools, supporting students and families in Sonoma County. Through this work, I discovered how much I enjoy guiding students and families through the college admissions process. I founded SoCo College Consulting to continue doing what I love—providing personalized guidance, support, and expertise to help students and families navigate the college planning and admissions process with greater clarity and less stress.

My own academic and career path has been varied and has given me the opportunity to experience firsthand the differences between public and private universities, as well as the many paths a career can take. I earned my B.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley and went on to receive a Master’s in Environmental Management from Duke University. My career in coastal conservation took me up and down the East Coast and to Mexico and Costa Rica, exposing me to a wide range of communities, cultures, and professional experiences.

Later, my passion for education and supporting young people led me back to school, where I earned my M.A. in School Counseling and a Pupil Personnel Services (P.P.S.) credential from Sonoma State University. The combination of my academic and professional experiences, along with six years of working closely with students and families, has given me a broad and well-rounded perspective that I bring to my work as a college admissions advisor.

I continue to seek opportunities to stay current in the ever-changing world of college admissions. This includes visiting college campuses, attending professional conferences and webinars, engaging with other college admissions professionals, and holding professional memberships. This allows me to provide students and families with important and informed guidance.

I live in Sonoma County and I’m a mom to three young adults, whom I also guided through both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Today, I’m happy to say that all three are fully launched and enjoying their respective careers! Having experienced the admissions process both professionally and personally, I understand the questions, decisions, and emotions that come with this important transition. I look forward to helping you navigate it with confidence and peace of mind.