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Meet Our Team of World-Class Experts

For over 20 years, Premium Prep has assembled a team of nationally recognized college counselors and writing specialists with deep experience from top independent schools and Ivy League admissions offices.

50+Expert Counselors
20+Years Experience
1000sStudents Guided
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Leadership

Our Senior Leadership

Decades of experience from the nation's most prestigious schools and admissions offices, dedicated to guiding your family's journey.

Alyse Levine

Alyse Levine

Founder & CEO
Lisa Frankel

Lisa Frankel

Executive Vice President
Mary Pat Gritzmacher

Mary Pat Gritzmacher

Executive Vice President
Michelle Adelman

Michelle Adelman

Senior Director & Head Writing Specialist
Bethany Ely

Bethany Ely

Vice President
Jennifer Murlless

Jennifer Murlless

Director of Enrollment, College Counselor
Alexis Mackbach

Alexis Mackbach

Program Manager
Jean Wall

Jean Wall

College Counselor
Stuart Titus

Stuart Titus

College Counselor
Amy Ciccone

Amy Ciccone

College Counselor
Roz Estrada

Roz Estrada

College Counselor
Kristen W. Miller

Kristen W. Miller

College Counselor
Kierstin Streitel

Kierstin Streitel

College Counselor & Prepup Scholarship Manager
Erin Hugger

Erin Hugger

College Counselor
Carol Bernstein

Carol Bernstein

College Counselor
Samantha Chen

Samantha Chen

College Counselor
Melissa Robinson

Melissa Robinson

College Counselor
Doug Badger

Doug Badger

College Counselor
Peter Newman

Peter Newman

College Counselor
Kathy Cleaver

Kathy Cleaver

Counselor Emeritus

Expert Guidance

Our Counselors

Approximately 50 nationally recognized experts from around the country, each with proven track records at the highest levels of college admissions.

Alyse Levine

Alyse Levine

Founder & CEO
Lisa Frankel

Lisa Frankel

Executive Vice President
Mary Pat Gritzmacher

Mary Pat Gritzmacher

Executive Vice President
Michelle Adelman

Michelle Adelman

Senior Director & Head Writing Specialist
Bethany Ely

Bethany Ely

Vice President
Jennifer Murlless

Jennifer Murlless

Director of Enrollment, College Counselor
Alexis Mackbach

Alexis Mackbach

Program Manager
Jean Wall

Jean Wall

College Counselor
Stuart Titus

Stuart Titus

College Counselor
Amy Ciccone

Amy Ciccone

College Counselor
Roz Estrada

Roz Estrada

College Counselor
Kristen W. Miller

Kristen W. Miller

College Counselor
Kierstin Streitel

Kierstin Streitel

College Counselor & Prepup Scholarship Manager
Erin Hugger

Erin Hugger

College Counselor
Carol Bernstein

Carol Bernstein

College Counselor
Samantha Chen

Samantha Chen

College Counselor
Melissa Robinson

Melissa Robinson

College Counselor
Doug Badger

Doug Badger

College Counselor
Peter Newman

Peter Newman

College Counselor
Kathy Cleaver

Kathy Cleaver

Counselor Emeritus

Our Writing Specialists

Carefully vetted teachers with extensive experience working with both college and high school students. Many are published writers with graduate degrees and specialized training in essay writing and teaching.

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Personal Statements

Expert brainstorming, outlining, and polishing - from first draft to final version.

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Supplemental Essays

Strategic approach to school-specific essays that demonstrate genuine interest.

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Published Authors

Professional writers who bring real craft and industry expertise to student work.

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Graduate Training

Advanced degrees from Columbia, Northwestern, Georgetown, and other top programs.

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