Affordable and ethical, generative AI for college applicants and beyond. It's your story, make it work for you. -400,000+ student users on the platform-$30,000,000+ saved for students and families-22M TikTok views and counting-As seen on Fox Business, AdAge, Interesting Engineering, The Pitch, and EdTech Insiders.-Forbes 30 under 30 Education 2025 (Julia Dixon: Founder of ESAI)

Helping academic communities empower their students through collaborative learning platforms.

I specialize in strategic education solutions for universities and edTech start-ups. My expertise lies in driving growth and upskilling through innovative approaches. I serve as a bridge between educators and technology providers, I navigate the intricate landscape of higher education, supporting the edTech ecosystem and ensuring successful partnerships.My leadership style is data-driven and results-oriented, inspiring cross-functional teams to excel and achieve their goals. I prioritize collaboration and communication, fostering an environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and the development of innovative solutions to complex challenges.Clients to include:Arizona State UniversityChimeHult International Business SchoolMake School Notre Dame de Namur UniversityPrepDup -- Fractional Chief Mentoring OfficerPresidio Graduate School -- Interim Dean of Admissions Princeton ReviewSt. Mary's CollegeUniversity of San FranciscoUC Berkeley Wright Institute

Hackbright Academy is the first all-women coding school in SF recognized for its innovative model that welcomes and trains women for the software engineering field.As a key member of the executive leadership team, I played a pivotal role in guiding a startup through its growth and acquisition phases. My leadership focused on shaping strategic direction and enhancing operational structure, particularly in admissions, marketing, and student success management.Our start-up effectively navigated the challenges of growth and strategically positioned itself for acquisition by Capella Education Corporation in April 2016.

Wrote a book aimed at teenage girls, drawing on insights gathered over two years of in-depth interviews with 14- to 17-year-olds. Later partnered with a San Francisco theater company to transform the book into a dynamic stage production, which toured San Francisco from 2015 to 2017.

Successfully revamped and redesigned an Executive MBA program, optimizing its market appeal and operational efficiency. Led initiatives to enhance curriculum design, ensuring alignment with industry trends and emerging business needs. Played a pivotal role in restructuring the team and recruiting a new Executive Director, fostering a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team.

Achieved a remarkable increase in the graduate community from 27% to 40% of the total campus population, demonstrating success in attracting and retaining high-quality graduate students and building a stronger presence on campus.*Achieved an all-time high for graduate applications and deposits in 2008, then topped that record in 2009 and again in 2010.Led a comprehensive reorganization that revolutionized the graduate division, introducing a pioneering business model that seamlessly integrated undergraduate and graduate programs. This innovative approach resulted in synergistic marketing efforts, shared budget allocation, and streamlined IT infrastructure.

*Exceeded the strategic goal for graduate enrollment slated for 2012 nearly 3 years ahead of schedule. *Set a record for recruiting more graduate students vs. undergraduates for the 1st and 2nd time in the college’s history.*Designed a net tuition revenue model in collaboration with the VP of Financial Aid that was approved by the president and instated in 2008.