Meet Our Co-Chairs

YVONNE ESPINOZA, CEP

College Counselor & CEO
Yvonne Espinoza College Counseling Services

​A native Austinite and graduate of Boston University, Yvonne Espinoza is a nationally recognized leader in the college counseling profession with over 23 years of experience. Yvonne worked for 19 years as a full-time college counselor in public Title I and Alternative high schools in Austin and is the sole owner of Yvonne Espinoza College Counseling Services, now in its 12th year of operation. 

A fierce advocate of college access, Yvonne was elected to serve on multiple national level college admissions boards including the Colleges That Change Lives Board of Directors as Treasurer, Women in Admissions Board of Directors as Co-Chair, the Common Application Advisory Board, and as a Varsity Coach for ScholarMatch. Yvonne is a Certified Educational Planner and also has a Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida. Yvonne's student-centered approach to college counseling has received national recognition with her recent induction into the City of Austin Women's Hall of Fame, the Inclusion, Access and Success Award given by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and with the Counselors That Change Lives Award given by the Colleges That Change Lives organization. Yvonne cares deeply about providing college access for all, and about contributing to the professional development of the college access profession which has so enriched her life. 

Yvonne currently resides in Southwest Austin, TX, with her husband and very spoiled dogs.

JAMIE KIRBY

College Planning Consultant
Estrela Consulting

Jamie Kirby is part of the Estrela Consulting team based in Ohio. She spent 15 years as a high school counselor before moving into the IEC world in April 2023. She recently achieved professional member status in IECA and enjoys infusing her school counseling experience in her work with students and other IECs.

Our Amazing Members

Below is a list of our full membership if you would like to communicate with an Independent Educational Consultant who is a former school-based counselor. 
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1
 State/Country City Last Name First Name Email Website
2
 AL Birmingham Stodghill Kim [email protected] kimstodghill.com/
3
 AZ Phoenix Hager Mary [email protected] hagercollegeconsulting.com
4
 CA Eureka Howard Celeste [email protected] celestemarieconsulting.com/
5
 CA Fairfax Baird Michelle [email protected] samaracollegeadvising.com/
6
 CA Mission Viejo Nalbach Cristina [email protected] steps2cu.com
7
 CA Oak View Spengler Lisa [email protected] N/A
8
 CA Piedmont Saunders Teebie [email protected] saundersedconsulting.com
9
 CA Redondo Beach McHugh Merika [email protected] mindfuladmissions.org
10
 CA San Francisco Kraft Lisa [email protected] buckleyedgroup.com/
11
 CA San Francisco Rothe Margaret [email protected] www.highergrounding.com
12
 CA San Jose Hamilton Susan [email protected] collegeandcareercoaching.com
13
 CA South Pasadena Lee Gina [email protected] ginablee.com/
14
 CA Vista Harlig Kristi [email protected] futureinsight101.com
15
 CO Aurora Carpenter Shondra [email protected] steelestreet.org
16
 CO Colorado Springs Kutsner Julie [email protected] https://www.pathwizecc.com/
17
 CO Denver Corbin Jill [email protected] drjillcorbin.org
18
 CO Westminster Abrams Stefanie [email protected] wayforwardcollege.com
19
 CT/FL Madison Teare Chris [email protected] christeare.com
20
 CT Stamford Nedell Judith [email protected] judithnedell.com
21
 CT West Hartford Koplowitz Kaara [email protected] stridesconsultingllc.com/
22
 FL Apopka Van Anda Missy [email protected] pathfinderfl.com
23
 FL Ft. Lauderdale Assal Christina [email protected] milestonecollegeprep.com
24
 FL/PA Lake Worth, FL /Huntingdon Valley, PA Blanche Laura [email protected] blanchecollegeconsulting.net
25
 FL Melbourne Beach Stewart Kellie [email protected] dynamiccollegeconsulting.com
26
 FL Merritt Island Heidi Fink [email protected] https://finkcollegeconsulting.com/
27
 FL Miami Olrich Peter [email protected] N/A
28
 FL Orlando Rose Megan [email protected] collegesolutionswindermere.com/
29
 FL Plantation Groden Susan [email protected] N/A
30
 FL Sarasota LaFemina Ann [email protected] jraeducationalconsulting.com/
31
 FL Tampa Rodrigues Fernando [email protected] collegefr.com
32
 FL Tampa Stenholm Christina [email protected] collegeconsultingbychristina.weebly.com
33
 FL Windermere Luckett Debbie [email protected] topdogcollegecounseling.com
34
 GA Atlanta Gray Heidi [email protected] grayvisionllc.com
35
 IL Chicago Harrison Shannon [email protected] nscollegeconsulting.net/
36
 IL/FL Deerfield, IL/Port St. Lucie, FL Gilbert Sandra [email protected] raviniacollegeconsulting.com
37
 IL Libertyville Cannon Pat [email protected] raviniacollegeconsulting.com
38
 IN Avon Tucker Laura [email protected] whatsnextadvising.com
39
 IN Indianapolis Johnson Anne [email protected] edpathcoach.com
40
 IN Valparaiso Belstra Amy [email protected] raviniacollegeconsulting.com
41
 IN Valparaiso Burstiner Jennifer [email protected] N/A
42
 KS Overland Park Petersen Vicki [email protected] vpcollegeconsulting.com
43
 LA New Orleans Eagan Eric [email protected] eaganconsulting.net
44
 MA Arlington Truslow Jessica [email protected] jmtcollegeconsulting.com
45
 MA Lexington Redfield David [email protected] keepcalmandwritethatessay.com
46
 MA Mattapoisett Rosenfield Kristen [email protected] kbrcollegecounseling.com/
47
 MA Natick Keeney Tanya [email protected] collegepragmatics.com
48
 MA Needham Principe Meredith [email protected] campusbound.com
49
 MA Sharon Nelson Laurie [email protected] N/A
50
 MA Wellesley Popp Mindy [email protected] poppandassociates.com
51
 MD/MX Baltimore/MX Cole Ashley [email protected] N/A
52
 MI Monroe Foldvary Jen [email protected] ectutoring.com/
53
 MN Ham Lake Zemple Alyssa [email protected] atozeducationalconsulting.com
54
 MO Kansas City Reid Lindsay [email protected] collegekindling.com
55
 NC Chapel Hill Gabin Jane [email protected] janegabin.com
56
 NC Cornelius Taylor Erin [email protected] carolincollegeconsulting.com
57
 NC Weaverville Shippey Claire [email protected] collegecompassllc.com/
58
 NC Whispering Pine Ferrerio Renee [email protected] collegeessayguy.com/our-team
59
 NC Wilmington Connelly Robin [email protected] breakwatercollegeconsulting.com
60
 NJ Clinton Smith Nicole [email protected] nextstepadvising.com
61
 NJ Freehold Schebell Jenna [email protected] thecollegenavigators.com
62
 NJ Livingston Talesnick Melanie [email protected] admituconsulting.com
63
 NJ Millstone Twp Niemi Tara [email protected] plancollegewithme.com
64
 NJ Tinton Falls Elko Katie [email protected] celticcollegeadvising.com
65
 NJ Upper Saddle River Shames Deborah [email protected] PersonalBestCC.com
66
 NV Reno/MX Conlan Monica [email protected] conlancollegeconsulting.com
67
 NY Briarcliff Manor Meyers Darren [email protected] meyersadvising.com
68
 NY Brooklyn Ponsky Dana [email protected] consultwithdana.com
69
 NY Lake Success Madenberg Jill [email protected] jillmadenberg.com
70
 NY New York Berman Keith [email protected] optionsforcollege.com
71
 NY North Salem Freedman Doris [email protected] N/A
72
 NY Valley Stream Gould Anne [email protected] annegouldcollegeadvisor.com/
73
 NY/WY Virtual Practice
(Based in NY and Wyoming) 		McAnaney Michelle [email protected] https://thecollegespy.com/
74
 NY Webster Cocquyt Kristin [email protected] cocquytcollegeconsulting.com/
75
 OH Columbus Kirby Jamie [email protected] estrelaconsulting.com/
76
 OH Lewis Center Gilsdorf Amber [email protected] estrelaconsulting.com
77
 OK Tulsa Kindbom Kate [email protected] N/A
78
 PA Aldan Gillespie Amy [email protected] www.everydayed.net/
79
 PA Chester Springs Anderson Stacy [email protected] applywithinsight.com
80
 PA Philadelphia Cunitz Stacey [email protected] bluemooned.com
81
 PA Philadelphia Johnson Ginny [email protected] N/A
82
 PA West Chester Chappell Shari [email protected] facebook.com/chappellcollegeconsulting
83
 PA Wynnewood Vanni Cigus [email protected] N/A
84
 SC Bluffton Robinson Mary Delle [email protected] mdrcollegesolutions.com
85
 SC Columbia Stuart Kathryn [email protected] consultantsincollegecounseling.com
86
 SC Fort Mill OHearn Meagan [email protected] N/A
87
 SC Mt Pleasant Perkal Geri [email protected] gemsightccp.com
88
 TN Chattanooga Howard Jennifer [email protected] Gatewayeducconsulting.com
89
 TN Chattanooga Kelle Beth [email protected] N/A
90
 TN Nashville Duggan Miller Margaret [email protected] longviewed.com
91
 TN Nashville Edwards Amy [email protected] N/A
92
 TX Austin Bergeron Shannon [email protected] corecollegeconsulting.com
93
 TX Austin Espinoza Yvonne [email protected] yespicollegecounseling.com
94
 TX Austin Garza-Nyer Eva [email protected] texascollegeadvisor.com
95
 TX Austin Glava Marina [email protected] marinaglava.com/
96
 TX Austin Kocian Jamie [email protected] corecollegeconsulting.com/
97
 TX Austin McCarthy Kelli [email protected] nowtonextadvising.com
98
 TX Austin Ramirez Katie [email protected] ramirezcollegeconsulting.com
99
 TX Austin Reiber Karyn [email protected] N/A
100
 TX Corpus Christi Palmer Valerie [email protected] higherandhireccc.com
101
 TX Dallas Ripley Rachel [email protected] simplifiedcollegeconsulting.com
102
 TX Garland Adams Veronica [email protected] ellapacc.org/
103
 TX Georgetown Henson Shannon [email protected] N/A
104
 TX Grapevine Uhler Trisha [email protected] summitcollegeadvising.com
105
 TX Houston Miller Joseph [email protected] comprehensivecollegecheck.com/
106
 TX Laredo Gonzalez Eduardo [email protected] cafeconbecas.com
107
 UT Ogden Ybaben Rose [email protected] soaring2college.com
108
 UT Salt Lake City Hahn Jane [email protected] mycollegedvocate.com
109
 VA Alexandria Harrington Melissa [email protected] N/A
110
 VA Charlottesville Takacs Malissa [email protected] collegepluseducationalconsulting.com/
111
 VA Norfolk Moorhouse Meghan [email protected] endeavoradvising.com
112
 VT Middlebury Klein Penny [email protected] sugarmaplecollegeconsulting.com/
113
 WI Milwaukee Young Dani [email protected] youngadvising.com
114
 International
115
 Canada Calgary, Alberta Van Pernis Kate [email protected] kvpeduconsulting.com/
116
 Canada British Columbia Lehn Hilary [email protected] Hilarylehn.com
117
 Costa Rica San José Lurie Renee [email protected] reneeluriec.com
118
 Czech Republic Prague Eischen Christine [email protected] briteguide.com
119
 Italy Colico Thompson Cavalli Heather [email protected] N/A
120
 Italy Florence (formerly San Francisco) Adler Dafna [email protected] wanderlustcollegecounseling.com/
121
 Mexico Monterrey Loring de Garcia Sarah [email protected] sarahloringdegarcia.com
122
 Portugal Cascais Edwards Amy [email protected] N/A
123
 Singapore Daver Tannaz [email protected] tzdadvisory.org
124
 Spain Abbate Matthew [email protected] GlobalScholarsConsulting.org
125
 South Korea Seoul Cooper Valery [email protected] coopersinternational.com/

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