Expert College Advisors - Professional Consultants

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Our Team of Educators Are Here to Help You!

Our background in education allows us to meet students where they are to navigate the college admissions process and achieve their dreams.

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Stacy Kadesh, MA

Educational Consultant, Founder

Stacy Kadesh has been working with students in the Bay Area for 30 years. After earning a Teaching Credential and a Masters Degree in Education, she worked as an educator in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District for 16 years. In addition to her teaching responsibilities she worked at the site and district levels training teachers in the best practices of literacy.

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Christina Fruguglietti, MA

Educational Consultant, Partner

Christina taught students for 14 years in the East Bay before joining the team. She is a graduate of St. Mary's College of California. She also works as an academic tutor where she is passionate about helping students have breakthroughs, set goals, and differentiate learning. In her work over the past 16 years working with many students K-12 , she became increasingly interested in higher

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Gina Henehan, MA

Educational Consultant

Gina Henehan has been working with students for more than 25 years. She graduated from Chapman University with a Master’s Degree in Education and has been a teacher for 25 years, providing instruction for history and social sciences including sociology, psychology, geography and economics which includes personal finance curriculum.

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"JT" Thomas, M. Ed

Athletic Recruiting Consultant

JT loved her own college experience; in fact she often refers to it as “the best four years of her life.” So, it’s not surprising that JT passionately counsels students to find their “perfect fit” college. JT earned a BA from UC Berkeley in PEIS (Political Economy of Industrial Societies), emphasizing Women’s Rights and the Economy. She played on the CAL Women’s Soccer team, earning an NCAA Final Four appearance.

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Dr. Adam Saperstein, MD

Medical School Consultant

Dr. Adam Saperstein is a Board-Certified Family Physician who graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1996, Tulane University Medical School in 2000, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Faculty Development Fellowship in 2008. He has served as medical school and residency faculty for the past 17 years and is a recognized expert in the field of Reflective Practice.