Professional Mentors
Meet Our Team
OUR TEAM
About Us
Our team brings together experienced educators and college planning professionals with expertise in strength-based mentoring, individualized academic advising, extracurricular planning, and college admissions.
We believe every student is more than a GPA or test score. Rather than defining students by numbers alone, we take the time to understand their character, interests, strengths, and aspirations, helping them find the intersection of their strengths, interests, and opportunities.
Through thoughtful mentorship, professional guidance, and long-term support, we help students build confidence, develop independence, and discover a path that is truly their own.
ENLIGHTEENS
Admission Consultants
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
Ben
· UPenn M.S. in Education
· B.A. at U of Washington
· 11+ Years of College Counseling Experience
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
Erica
· Career Planning Veteran
· NACAC Member
· 17+ Years of Educational Counseling Experience
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
Chen
· UCLA M.S. in Mathematics and Economics
· UCLA B.S. in Economics
· 12+ Years of College Counseling Experience
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
Thomas
· B.A. and M.A. in English
· M.S. in Computer Science
· Former Director of College Counseling at a Prestigious High School
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
Rachel
· 13+ Years of College
Counseling Experience
· UCLA Certified College Counselor
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
David
· PhD Candidate in Mining Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
· Former U.S. College Lecturer
· 10+ years of College Counseling Experience
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
Dina
· Columbia University M.A.
· Former William and Mary Admissions Interviewer
· B.A. in English Literature and Applied Mathematics
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
Wendy
· Former U.S. College Faculty
· USC Ph.D. in Communication
· Peking University B.A.
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
Kelly
· Harvard University, Ed. M
· Peking University B.A.
· College Admissions and Interview Specialist
Education Planner / Strategic Positioning
Lauren
· Cornell University, B.S.
· Columbia University, M.A.
· 7+ years of College Counseling Experience
Essay Editor / Creative Writing Specialist
Hannah
· M.A. in Language and Literature
· Published Researcher
Essay Editor / Creative Writing Specialist
George
· M.A. in Creative Writing
· Published Author
ENLIGHTEENS
Education Support Team
STEM Instructor / Test Prep Expert
Henry
· UC San Diego Bio
· Test Prep Expert
· 16+ Years of Teaching
English Instructor / Test Prep Expert
Nan
· English Major at UW
· 11+ years tutoring experience
· Test prep expert
English, History Instructor / Test Prep Expert
Michael
· B.A. at UC Davis
· SAT, ACT, APUSH, AP Euro, AP World, TOEFL, SSAT
ENLIGHTEENS
Student Support Team
Student Advisor Lead
Ally
· B.A. at UC Davis
· 14+ years of college counseling experience
Student Advisor / Customer Service
Crystal
· 10+ Years Student Advising Experience
· Program Manager
Student Advisor / Customer Service
Reca
· Master's in Education
· 10+ years of experience in education