writer...

personal essay coach...

Spanish-English translator...

academic consultant...

news and video producer...

mom...

school counselor...

college admissions adviser...

traveler...

human connection lover...

mental health awareness advocate...

preserver of parents' legacies...

writer... personal essay coach... Spanish-English translator... academic consultant... news and video producer... mom... school counselor... college admissions adviser... traveler... human connection lover... mental health awareness advocate... preserver of parents' legacies...

  • Personal Essay Coaching

    I’ve helped hundreds of students craft effective college, scholarship and grad school essays. Let me help you discover and articulate your voice

    Personal Essay Coaching

  • Writing

    Check out my published and unpublished non-fiction writing

    Writing

  • Family Legacy

    Explore the legacies of Cherry Lowman and Andrew P. “Pete” Vayda

    Family Legacy

  • Free College Application Resources

    Access tips, timelines, links and worksheets that I developed as director of the college office of an NYC high school

    College Application Assistance