Designer

I've spent 20+ years as a design strategist helping clients solve complex problems through research, prototyping, and iteration. Designers are trained to listen deeply, understand constraints, and build solutions that actually work. I bring this approach to college counseling.

Third culture kid

By 18, I had lived in six countries and attended four international schools. I attended, sight unseen, both my undergraduate and graduate degree colleges, each in countries I'd never lived in. I understand both the research process and the leap of faith that college selection requires.

Parent

As a mother of teenagers, I understand the family dynamics at play during this process. I give students ownership of their journey while providing parents the strategic guidance that transforms overwhelming choices into clear next steps.

Practitioner

I volunteer with ScholarMatch helping low-income, first-generation students apply to college. I have interviewed applicants for Tufts University, my alma mater, and am completing my college counseling certificate through UC Berkeley. I live in San Francisco but work with students nationally and internationally.