Senior Director of High School Programs and College Guidance
The TEAK Fellowship
New York, New York

Through his work at The TEAK Fellowship in New York City, Dan has demonstrated a commitment to educational equity and access. He supports Fellows at a wide variety of schools across the country in achieving their higher education goals, and has become an expert in all things financial aid related. Dan is an avid stoop gardener, softball player, and loves to recreate his Italian grandmother’s recipes.

Head of Admission and College Counseling
Cate School
Carpinteria, California

Maude Y. Bond serves as Head of Admission and College Counseling, overseeing the student journey from first inquiry through commencement. She previously built Cate’s nationally recognized college counseling program, known for its personalized, anti-racist, data-driven approach.
A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and The New School, Maude has held admissions and educational leadership roles at Columbia University, the United Nations International School, and Harvard-Westlake. Her career reflects a commitment to student success, earning recognition domestically and internationally for her work in student advocacy. An expert in global education and storytelling, she helps students navigate opportunities with confidence and purpose.

Associate Director of College Counseling
Hawken School
Gates Mill, Ohio

Caitlin has worked in higher education since her work study days in the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Northwestern University. After graduating with a degree in journalism, she joined the office full-time. Caitlin later earned a master’s of higher education administration and policy, also from Northwestern, subsequently shifting to student affairs. In her time as an academic adviser, she supported a program called the SESP Leadership Institute, an academic, residential intensive for lower-income and/or first-generation college students at NU. It remains the most impactful work Caitlin has done in her career. When she moved home to Cleveland, Caitlin became a college counselor. Caitlin lives in Shaker Heights with her husband, two kids, and senior pup. Caitlin loves to read and be outside!

Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
Germantown Academy
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Ryan Coffey Keaton began her career 25 years ago, getting her start in college admissions at Niagara University, Bryn Mawr College and Swarthmore College. A first generation college woman of color and proud State University Graduate (SUNY Geneseo) who benefitted from excellent mentorship at critical stages of her college and early professional career, Ryan is an academic leader committed to creating pathways to and through Higher Education for underrepresented students built on the interconnectedness of academic success and holistic student support. Working in college counseling offices and serving as an Assistant Head of School, Quaker School Trustee and Diversity and Equity Consultant in Philadelphia and New York gave Ryan a nuanced exposure to independent school infrastructure which Ryan now leverages to shape broader institutional strategies. In guiding individuals through values-based discernment processes, Ryan emphasizes the alignment of self-awareness, purpose and intention. Ryan made her joyful return to College Counseling in Fall 2025 joining the incredible team of professionals at Germantown Academy.

College Counselor
Jenks High School
Jenks, Oklahoma

Paula Dennis has worked in education for over 30 years and is a College Counselor at Jenks High School, a public school outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has served as a school or college counselor in four states, supporting students and families from a wide range of backgrounds and diverse experiences. Paula guides students through the college application process, including the QuestBridge program, and is inspired to build meaningful connections with students and colleagues.

Dean of College and Career Counseling
UIC College Prep
Chicago, Illinois

Director of College Counseling
St. Paul Academy and Summit School
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Tina Iyer Elfenbein is the director of college counseling at St. Paul Academy in St. Paul, MN, where she is thrilled to belong to a community that understands that success is determined by process as much as by outcome. Prior to SPA, she spent nearly 15 years in admissions at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. Before moving to Iowa, she was an attorney at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, a Manhattan law firm. Tina earned a B.A. in religious studies from Bates College, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School, and a J.D. from Boston College Law School.

Senior College Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
Alexander Hamilton Scholars
Seattle, Washington

An entry level college financial aid job started Lynell’s enriching career in college access, and for nearly for nearly 20 years, she has put this knowledge (and the accompanying college admissions knowledge) to work with Alexander Hamilton Scholars, a non-profit that serves talented, limited-income, college-bound students who, like their namesake, are civic changemakers. Helping these “Hammies” identify their best-fit colleges and grow into adulthood has been a pleasure and a privilege. Lynell is the product of a small liberal arts school and a large university. Lynell is a proud Philadelphian (Go Birds), a nature lover (she no longer lives in Philly) and a mom of 2 wonderful humans.

Dean of College Counseling
Philips Academy
Andover, Massachusetts

Sean Logan is currently the dean of college counseling at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Over the last 34 years, he has spent time in the admission offices of Williams College, Occidental College, Stanford University, and Harvard University. On the secondary school side, Sean was also the director of college counseling at The Bishop’s School (La Jolla, CA). With professional interests that focus on equity and access issues, Sean has a long history of working with community-based organization and is currently on the board of Thrive Scholars, a national non-profit organization that focuses on supporting low-income students from the eleventh grade through college and into their first job opportunities. Sean’s wife is a college admission director, and they have a 16-year-old son. Sean has degrees from Williams College (BA) and Stanford University (MA).

School Counselor
Camden Hills Regional High School
Rockport, Maine

College and Career Counselor
Menlo-Atherton High School
Atherton, California

Whether as a former history teacher or current College & Career Counselor, Mai enjoys helping young people to see what’s possible and to help them gather the courage and knowledge to attain their educational goals. With over 25 years in public and private secondary education in the U.S. and abroad, she loves learning about different kinds of schools and people. The more Mai learns, the more she believes that a quality education is a civil right for all. Outside of work, Mai can be found playing video games with her son, trying new dessert and brunch spots, or conquering Sudoku.

University Guidance Counselor
Collingwood School
West Vancouver, British Columbia

A seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience in higher education and university counseling, Chris brings a wealth of cross-border expertise to and is excited to join the Counselor Advisory Board. Originally from Vancouver, B.C., and an alumnus of the University of British Columbia (UBC), they spent much of their career in recruitment and admissions at UBC, Simon Fraser University, and The University of Northern British Columbia. For the past six years, Chris has served as a college counselor at Collingwood School in West Vancouver. In the professional community, they have contributed to numerous committees for International ACAC and Canadian Independent School counseling organizations and currently serves as a pre-conference faculty member for International ACAC. Outside of the office, Chris loves getting outside and walking his dog, is an avid sports fan and a passionate reader.

College Counselor
Raleigh Charter High School
Raleigh, North Carolina

Myles Robinson earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and his MEd degree in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After several years as a patent examiner, Mr. Robinson shifted into higher education to become an academic advisor, first-year instructor, and program coordinator at universities in Washington, DC and in Raleigh. He has translated his accumulated skills, experiences, and expertise into his college counseling role at a small charter high school.

Dean of Student Well-Being
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama High School
Honolulu, Hawai’i

Assistant Director of College Counseling
The Bolles School
Jacksonville, Florida

Matt began working in college admissions at Young Harris College right after graduation in 2013 where he earned my undergraduate degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Business and Public Policy. After 5 years at YHC Matt became the Atlanta regional admissions counselor for The University of Alabama at Birmingham where he earned his master’s degree in Applied Sociology. After working at UAB for 5 years Matt switched sides of the desk and has now been at The Bolles School as a college counselor for 3 years. Matt am an active member in SACAC, NACAC, and ACCIS.

School Counselor/Post Grad Coordinator
Cherry Creek High School
Greenwood Village, Colorado

Craig is currently in his 24th year in education, including 20 years as a school counselor—19 of those at Cherry Creek High School. In addition, Craig has served as the varsity 2 girls’ tennis coach at Creek for the past 19 years.