I have relaxed, nuanced conversations with students that elicit important elements about their lived experiences. Building this rapport with students enables me to understand their values, personal evolution, and individuality so that when they write, I ensure their authentic voice tells their story and message. My students share small details with me that they might have dismissed as inconsequential, but I find including them makes their essays more complex and memorable. I use this successful approach with my private clients and the seniors at Fuchs Mizrachi High School, where each fall I counsel them through writing their Common App and college essays. 

 

Each student’s distinct intentions and academic objectives keep me engaged and driven to accommodate their needs. I treat students like young adults fully capable of making what is likely their first major life decision, empowering and motivating them in their pursuit of post-secondary opportunities. Yet I understand that navigating higher education can be an exploratory journey—it certainly was for me.

 

I began college as a journalism major at Ohio University but ultimately earned my bachelor’s degree in political science from UCLA. I hold a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and am licensed to practice in Ohio. Additionally, I earned a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA Extension. 

 

Social justice has often inspired my endeavors so I volunteer with College Now—Greater Cleveland to mentor first-generation college students.

I live in Cleveland, Ohio with my husband and three children.