College-Bound Athlete Coaching

Mission

Empowering college-bound student athletes to navigate their academic and athletic journeys with confidence and clarity. Grounded in decades of experience in higher education and student success, I am dedicated to helping young athletes and their families understand the college landscape, remove barriers, and access the opportunities they deserve. My mission is to ensure every student athlete — especially first-generation students — has the guidance, tools, and advocacy needed to select the best college option and navigate the scholarship offer process.

Expertise & Experience

Drawing on a career spanning higher education administration and student success leadership, I bring a unique blend of skills to support collegebound athletes:

• Higher Education Navigation: Over a decade of experience guiding students and families through university systems, resources, and processes, including admissions, orientation, and retention pathways.

• Family & Community Engagement: Skilled in building strong partnerships with parents, to assist their student in the college selection process.

• Experienced Financial Aid Support: Expertise and guidance with financial aid application process as well as resources for scholarship assistance.

This combination of student-centered practice, equity-focused leadership, and institutional insight allows me to help college-bound athletes and families make informed decisions and access the resources they need for success in the college decision making process.

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I am a first-generation college student and I understand the difficulty of navigating the college process. I am also a mother of three college graduates and I successfully navigated my son through three Washington State championship titles for track and field, and onto college as a D1 athlete.

Additionally, I’ve spent my career helping students and families navigate the complex world of higher education, and I’ve seen firsthand how transformative the right support can be — especially for those who have been historically marginalized or overlooked. With a background in student success and family outreach, I’ve dedicated my work to building confidence, and creating pathways that allow young people to thrive.

My journey began at University of California – Berkeley, where I earned my B.A. in Humanities, and continued at Western Washington University, where I completed my M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration. Since then, I’ve served in roles that allowed me to lead student retention initiatives, support families through the transition to college, and guide institutions toward more equitable and inclusive practices. Through Distinctive Voice Consulting, I’ve partnered with organizations to strengthen their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and build environments where all individuals can succeed.

My work with college-bound athletes is a natural extension of this commitment. I believe every student athlete deserves clear guidance, honest information, and someone in their corner who understands both the opportunities and the challenges of the college process. I’m here to help families make informed decisions, advocate for their students, and ensure that young athletes step into their futures with confidence and support.

Your college journey doesn’t have to be overwhelming — and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re a student athlete preparing for recruitment, a family seeking clarity on the college process, or a community partner looking to support young athletes, I’m here to help.

Contact me for a free 30-minute consultation. Let’s work together to open doors, remove barriers, and build a pathway to college success. Reach out today to get started.