Professional Experience

AI Specialist in College Admissions

edhub.ai | January 2024 - Present 

• Founded and lead  a community of educators and professionals in exploring the use of AI in college admissions, growing the group to over 1200 members.

• Established an advisory board featuring experts in college counseling, higher education enrollment, and edtech to guide strategic initiatives and foster cross-industry collaboration.

• Organize and host webinars, workshops, and discussions to increase awareness and understanding of AI's potential in transforming college admissions processes.

• Developed and implemented AI strategies in college admissions, enabling counselors and universities to integrate this technology into their processes.

• Collaborated with college counselors and educational consultants to apply AI technology in improving student outcomes during the admissions process.

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (Remote)

Assistant Director of Admission, West Coast Representative | 6/2019 - Present

• Lead West Coast undergraduate recruitment, increasing enrollment by 5%.

• Engaged with students through fairs, school visits, appointments, and events with counselors and consultants.

• Served as the primary admissions contact, providing guidance to prospective students and families.

• Evaluated college applications, offering detailed feedback and recommendations.

• Organized workshops on essay writing, university selection, and application prep.

• Built relationships with high school counselors, parents, and partners to support student transitions to higher education.

• Attended college fairs and professional events to stay informed on admissions trends.

University of California, Berkeley, CA

Outreach and Admissions Specialist, International Programs at Extension | 10/2016 - 5/2019

• Managed a network of 100+ global educational agents, responsible for 45% of international student enrollment.

• Expanded recruiter network, increasing enrollment by 40% through communication plans and mentorship.

• Developed an agent onboarding process for vetted international representatives.

• Liaised between marketing and admissions to streamline outreach and boost enrollments.

• Supported the creation of a student ambassador program to enhance global brand awareness.

• Used Salesforce to manage key partner relationships and oversaw recruitment logistics.

Singularity University, San Mateo, CA (Remote)

Admissions Reader  | 7/2018 - 6/2019

• Reviewed applications for C-level executives in the Exponential Technology Executive Program.

• Used Salesforce to recommend candidates, building diverse and professional executive cohorts.

KIC UnivAssist, (Remote)

Assistant Director of University Relations  | 1/2006 - 8/2017

• Built relationships with U.S. universities to support international recruitment needs.

• Managed communication and provided customer service to university clients.

• Recruited universities for an international recruitment program in India.

Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), (Remote)

Academic Manager | 10/2010 - 12/2016

• Provided college counseling support to 150+ Libyan scholarship students across the U.S.

• Oversaw a $350k budget and managed students' academic planning and performance reviews.

• Tracked and reported student progress from onboarding to offboarding; conducted annual performance reviews for the government client.

• Visited institutions to connect with deans, administrators, and students, ensuring stakeholder alignment.

Colegio Menor, International School, Quito, Ecuador

English and Social Studies Instructor | 7/2008 - 5/2009

Full-time instructor of 6th and 7th grade English and social studies in a bilingual program for Ecuadorian and multinational students.

• Designed curriculum for social science and English units in collaboration with a team of instructors.

• Developed and led a variety of workshops related to English as a foreign language to promote professional development.

Additional Relevant Experience

Immigration and Admissions Advisor, University of Southern California (2004 - 2008)

Homestay Recruiter, FLS International (2003)

International and Study Abroad Advisor, University of La Verne (2000 - 2002)

Education

University of Southern California
M.S., Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The University of La Verne
B.S., Behavioral Science

Presentations and Publications

AICA Webinar - Artificial Intelligence in the Letter of Recommendation Process, October 2024

NACAC Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 2024

• The Future of Essay Writing: Exploring the Possibilities of AI and Human Collaboration

• Launched the AI in College Admissions Special Interest Group at NACAC Annual Conference 2024, which now serves as a resource for educational professionals exploring AI solutions.

CGN Live Webinar, August 2024

College admission in a new world; the AI advantage Podcast

Featured in Forbes, “College Admissions, an AI Revolution”, September 17, 2024. Link to Article. 

Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, “Will AI Make College Admissions Better - or Worse?”, September 6, 2024, Link to Article. 

IACAC Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, 2024

WACAC Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA, 2024

HECA Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA, 2024

IC3 Counselor Conference (www.ic3conference.com), Mumbai, India, 2019

Admissions Essay Support: An Educational Approach. 

CONAHEC Conference, Guadalajara, Mexico, 2018

How campus partnerships can help expand high-quality educational offerings in higher education: A case study from UC Berkeley

NAFSA, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2008
Presented various sessions relating to international education.