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Our Team
Ivy Talent U.S. College Consulting Team
With over 15 years of experience, Ivy Talent has built a trusted team of education consultants based in the U.S. and globally. Our advisors are graduates of top institutions such as Harvard, UPenn, Brown, Tufts, Boston University, and Cambridge (UK), and bring an average of 9+ years of college admissions experience.
As certified members of IECA, CEP, and NACAC, we operate with a “small but elite” model, combining close teamwork and a personalized mentor-consultant system. We guide each student with care and strategy—helping them grow through the process and reach their dream schools.
Ivy Talent Writing & Admissions Team
Our Boston-based team includes expert writing coaches and former admissions officers from top high schools and universities. With decades of experience, they specialize in essays, interviews, and holistic application planning.
Working closely with students, this team helps develop personalized application strategies, build soft skills, and craft authentic, standout materials that reflect each student’s voice and potential.
Consultant Team
Lily
President
Lily, a Certified Educational Planner (CEP), founded Ivy Talent Education in 2008 after discovering her passion for helping international students navigate U.S. education. She holds an MBA in organizational leadership and a BA in English. As an IECA Professional Member and NACAC member, she has visited over 325 U.S. high schools and universities and personally guided over 400 students through applications to top institutions. Lily's students have been accepted to prestigious schools like Phillips Academy, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, and Columbia.
Wendy
College Department Lead Consultant
Wendy oversees Ivy Talent’s college counseling department, mentoring both students and consultants. As an IECA Professional Member, she holds a Master's in Education from Harvard, a Graduate Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA, and extensive experience in U.S. admissions. Having visited over 200 schools across North America, Wendy specializes in admissions strategy and school selection.
Fiona
Senior U.S. College Consultant
With a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, and a senior membership in the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Fiona has over 8 years of experience in U.S. undergraduate admissions. During her time at Penn, she contributed to several NPO projects, assisting low-income students with college planning and essay coaching.
Summer
Senior U.S. College & Graduate Consultant
Summer holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from SUNY and a Master’s in Social Sciences from Brown University. With 10 years of experience in study abroad consulting, she specializes in undergraduate and graduate applications. Summer has worked with hundreds of students, developing in-depth knowledge of top universities and their unique admissions preferences.
Jenny
Senior High School Planning and Application Consultant
With over ten years of experience in education as a classroom teacher and tutor, Jenny specializes in guiding students through self-exploration, educational planning, and school applications. Combining her expertise in project management and education, she helps students develop essential soft skills and craft strong applications. Jenny holds a Graduate Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA, a Master’s in Project Management from Northeastern University, and a BA in Chinese Literature.
Claire
U.S. College Planning & Application Consultant
Claire holds a graduate degree in Communication Studies from the U.S. and has over 10 years of experience in the international education industry. Before joining Ivy Talent, she worked as an Academic Program Manager for an international education institution in the U.S., overseeing the adaptation of nearly 100 high school students. She also served as a Senior Education Consultant for New Oriental Education Group, gaining extensive experience in U.S. college applications.
Sarah
U.S. College Planning & Application Consultant
Sarah has been working in educational consulting since 2010, bringing 13 years of experience in the industry. Throughout her career, she has developed unique insights into the U.S. high school system and U.S. undergraduate admissions, continually exploring and growing on her path to becoming a professional educational consultant. Over the years, she has remained committed to one goal: helping students gain admission to better and more suitable schools based on their current foundation. She not only focuses on academic performance but also strives to uncover each student’s potential and strengths, guiding them toward universities that truly fit them.
Irene
U.S. College Planning & Application Consultant
Irene holds a Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Glasgow and a Master's in Finance from the London School of Economics (LSE). She graduated with honors, ranking in the top 3% of her class and receiving a full scholarship. During her studies, she served as a tutor for economics and econometrics courses at Glasgow and LSE. She also worked as an International Student Advisor, providing guidance on course selection, major changes, and career development. After graduation, Irene helped students gain admission to top UK and U.S. universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton.
Chloe
U.S. College Planning & Application Consultant
Chloe holds a Bachelor's in English from Wuhan University of Technology and a Master's in Econometrics from Boston University, with an English proficiency of TEM-8. She has diverse experience across finance, education, and arts, having interned in these fields during her studies, as well as teaching English to students of all ages.
Andrea
Senior High School Planning and Application Consultant
Andrea holds a bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Studies from the University of Toronto and a master’s in Research and Evaluation Methods from Boston College. With a background in psychology research and teaching assistance, she brings strong academic and practical experience. Having studied in Canada since high school, she understands the North American education system and the challenges international students face. At her current role, she is dedicated to helping students identify their goals, build personal narratives, and find best-fit schools. She also visits campuses to provide families with informed, personalized school recommendations.
Jessie
Senior U.S. School Application Consultant
With over 14 years of experience in high school and college consulting for Chinese students pursuing studies abroad, Jessie has successfully assisted more than 400 students in gaining admission to top U.S. universities. Based in Beijing and frequently traveling abroad, Jessie is dedicated to helping Ivy Talent families achieve their academic goals and fulfill their aspirations.
Elaine
Senior Admissions Consultant
Elaine holds an MBA from the University of Aberdeen and dual Bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Hospitality Management from Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland. With 13 years of experience in international education, she specializes in high-end U.S. study abroad applications and has a deep understanding of early-age international education.
Emma
Senior Admissions Consultant
Emma holds a Bachelor's in Business Management and Transport Planning from the University of Leeds and a Master's in Transport Planning and Engineering from the University of Southampton. She has experience working at Mott MacDonald in the UK. With years of experience in international education, Emma specializes in guiding families through the low-age study abroad process, offering reliable admissions planning advice to achieve successful applications.
Maggie
Senior High School Planning and Application Consultant
Maggie holds a Master’s degree in English Translation and Interpreting and a Bachelor’s degree in English. With nearly ten years of experience as a secondary school education consultant and a background as a high school English teacher, she is adept at identifying students’ academic challenges and fostering their improvement. Maggie has a deep understanding of the planning and application process, and is skilled at motivating students to realize their potential and achieve their educational goals.
Callian
Senior High School Planning and Application Consultant
Callian graduated from the Foreign Languages College of China University of Geosciences, majoring in English and American literature. In addition to literature and linguistics, Callian has also studied and researched psychology, with a focus on adolescent mental health and education. With 10 years of experience in the education industry, Callian specializes in high-end U.S. study abroad applications for younger students, focusing on application strategy and process management
Jane
Senior High School Academic Planning & Application Consultant
Jane holds a master’s degree from the Education Entrepreneurship program at Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree in Education from East China Normal University. She specializes in educational psychology and guiding students through psychological theory. With extensive experience in the education field, she has been involved in TOEFL tutoring, FBLA business competitions, and political and civic awareness summer camps. Jane excels at fostering students’ civic consciousness and global leadership skills, helping them discover their unique strengths and potential through cultural understanding and broadening their perspectives. Her main areas of guidance include film, arts, business, and public affairs.
Rachel
Senior High School Academic Planning & Application Consultant
Rachel graduated from Boston University with a major in Political Science and has a keen insight into international affairs and economics. She is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Korean, and French, and deeply understands the challenges students face when learning in a non-native language environment. She excels at helping students build learning systems that best suit their individual needs.
Elina
Senior High School Planning and Application Consultant
Elina graduated from the Foreign Languages College of Hunan Normal University with a Master’s degree in Literary Translation. During her studies, she published translated works and gained experience teaching at the university level. Elina holds several international and domestic educational certifications, including Cert-TESOL, five TKT certificates, and a high school English teacher qualification. With over seven years of experience in the education industry, she is well-versed in the CEFR framework and student psychology.
Evelyn
Senior High School Planning and Application Consultant
Evelyn holds a Master's degree from the International Cultural Education Institute of Nanjing Normal University, with both her undergraduate and graduate studies focused on language education. With years of experience in the education industry and a background in teaching both Chinese and international students, Evelyn is highly familiar with the U.S. high school application process.
Dandan
U.S. College Planning & Application Consultant
With nearly 15 years of experience in U.S. admissions consulting, Dandan specializes in both high school and college applications. She has helped students gain acceptance to top boarding schools like Exeter and Andover, as well as Ivy League and top-tier universities such as Columbia, Stanford, and UCLA. Known for her personalized guidance and close relationships with students, she stays current with admissions trends through frequent school visits and educational conferences.
Writing and Interview Coach
L
Former Admission Officer
A Dartmouth College graduate with over 20 years of admissions experience, Ms. L grew up on boarding school campuses and attended Kimball Union Academy as both a day and boarding student. Her career spans key roles at Ethel Walker School, The Masters School, and a decade as Director of Admissions at Kimball Union Academy. Most recently, she served as Director of Enrollment Management at Fountain Valley School in Colorado. With deep insight and a sharp, strategic approach, Ms. L specializes in helping students strengthen their interview performance through targeted coaching.
E
Admission Consultant
E is a senior consultant with over 20 years of experience in college admissions and counseling, bringing a unique combination of expertise as both a former university admissions officer and an elite private school college counselor. She worked in the Boston College Office of Undergraduate Admission for 13 years, serving as Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission. In this role, she personally reviewed over 1,500 applications each year, oversaw multiple admission programs, managed the official website content, and was deeply involved in evaluating and making admission decisions for more than 30,000 applicants.
B
Senior Admissions Consultant & Student Planner
Ben holds both a Bachelor's in Sociology and a Master's in Education Leadership from Harvard University. He was part of the admissions team at The Hotchkiss School, responsible for recruitment in California and New York City. He has served on selection committees for prestigious scholarships, including the Questbridge National College Match, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship, and Point Foundation flagship scholarships, and is an active volunteer leader for alumni associations. With over six years of experience, Ben has helped students gain admission to top schools such as Harvard, Yale, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt, Bowdoin, Emory, and Rice.
D
Interview Coaching Consultant
D is currently an English teacher at a public high school in Massachusetts, specializing in teaching English across multiple grade levels. With extensive teaching experience for grades 5-12, D holds a prestigious English language teaching certification from the Massachusetts Department of Education. D earned a Master's in Education from Boston University (ranked in the top 50 in the U.S.) and a Bachelor's in English and Creative Writing from Emory University (ranked in the top 25). In addition to English, D is fluent in Spanish, leveraging his multilingual skills to help students broaden their knowledge and improve their language proficiency.
T
Interview Coaching Consultant
T is an experienced high school English teacher based in Europe, holding internationally recognized TEFL certification and an advanced English teaching certification from UIC Barcelona. His students have experienced significant improvement in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through his tailored coaching. With extensive experience guiding international students from China and other regions, T specializes in working with 5th to 12th-grade students.
A
Essay Expert Consultant
A holds a Master’s degree in Literature from the University of London, a teaching certificate from UCL’s Institute of Education, and a BA in Creative Writing and English Literature from Pepperdine University. She is currently a faculty member at The Russell Sage College, where she teaches college-level literary writing, and is also working on a poetry collection and stage play. With years of experience coaching for major writing competitions like Scholastic and The New York Times, she has guided students across 9 of the 10 Scholastic writing categories. 80% of her students have received at least state-level recognition, including 6 Gold Keys, 1 Silver Key, and 9 Honorable Mentions.
M
Admission Consultant
M is a seasoned college admissions consultant and writing expert with a global perspective and a strong humanities background. She holds a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Chicago, a Bachelor’s degree from Sarah Lawrence College with a double focus in Creative Writing and Asian Studies, and has also studied classical literature and poetry at the University of Oxford. M has guided students in completing over 1,000 application essays, helping them gain admission to many top universities and secure substantial scholarships.
B
Interview Coaching Consultant
With 31 years of experience teaching English and humanities at U.S. private high schools, B is a versatile educator known for leading his school’s film studies program and teaching college-level writing courses at a local university. He has extensive college essay coaching experience, supporting over 60 students annually and participating in Syracuse University’s admissions conference. A multiple-time recipient of the U.S. Outstanding Teacher Award, he has also been invited as a commencement speaker at both high schools and universities.
M
Essay Expert Consultant
M graduated from Tufts University, one of the top universities in the United States, with dual bachelor’s degrees in Quantitative Economics and Mathematics, and a minor in Arabic, earning the highest academic honor of summa cum laude. Since 2016, she has specialized in guiding students through their application essays, with expertise in refining personal statements, cover letters, academic publications, and research proposals—helping applicants precisely showcase their value and tell their stories effectively.