EDUCATOR WITH A PASSION FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS AS ARCHITECTS OF CHANGE Co-founded Upward Path Institute (formerly called UCEazy), www.upwardpath.com, and led its evolution into a comprehensive virtual academy for college admissions and career planning. Upward Path Institute is based in Silicon Valley. It provides a comprehensive program that develops the skills and conviction that students need to stand out in college admissions and career. My blogs have been featured in several leading publications. I am also a frequent guest on media stations nationally.Before Upward Path/UCEazy, I had thirty years experience in Business Strategy, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships. Experience with companies of all sizes, including two start-ups and two pre-IPO companies. 10 years experience in doing business with K-12 and Higher Education. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS§ Achieved nationwide leadership in K-12 and Local Government markets for a software company§ Increased gross margins by 25% within 24 months by conceptualizing and leading a new product launch for a large IT company § Tripled the software customer base, in the Global Education Vertical market, for a large IT company Specialties: College Admissions Counseling ● Higher Education ● Start-Ups ● General Management ● Business Strategy ● Sales ● Business Development ● Strategic Partnerships ● Career Readiness ● Parental Counseling ●