Born in Montreal, Quebec, and raised across Canada, I am a higher education expert currently residing in Georgia, USA. My career is dedicated to advancing the educational missions of universities and supporting student journeys. Over the years, I have had the joy of reviewing over 30,000 applications for first-year and transfer admission. Currently, I serve as the Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Admission at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

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As a first-generation college graduate, I care deeply about improving access to post-secondary education. My interests lie in how universities navigate their enrollment objectives with the needs of students and society, particularly for first-generation and marginalized students. I am committed to enhancing students' lives, supporting educational institutions, fostering socioeconomic mobility, and promoting the greater good of democratic societies.​

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As a scholar-practitioner, my research directly informs and drives my leadership in the field of enrollment management. I have published in journals such as Teachers College Record, The International Journal of Educational Organization and Leadership, Strategic Enrollment Management Quarterly, Teaching Philosophy, and College & University, with my most recent research exploring digital resource utilization among high school students in the post-COVID era. In Seeking Access, I examine how undocumented students experience acute role strain as they navigate familial responsibilities, legal limitations, and aspirations for higher education—highlighting both their emotional labor and the structural inequities they face.

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My dissertation focused on letters of recommendation in the highly selective admission process and was published after blind peer review in journal format. Through quantitative research, I examined the relationship between assessments of these letters and various contextual elements of a student's application, such as school size, school type, and indicators of hardship/systemic challenges.

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My recent research investigates how college applicants acquire and utilize information during the search, selection, and application process, with a particular emphasis on first-generation college students (FGCS). Grounded in the theoretical framework of Connectivism, this work explores how digital tools, cultural capital, and familial relationships influence students' decision-making and transition to higher education. After peer review, this research was published January 2026.

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Outside of work, I strive to understand the world through a vast variety of lived perspectives. A former professional figure skater with Disney on Ice, I explore the world through literature, art, numbers, music, maps, and cultures. My partner and I currently live in Atlanta, while my immediate family resides in Canada.

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Thank you for visiting.

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