Chris

Chris earned his Bachelor's Degree in International History from Georgetown University, and both a Master's and Ph.D. in Education from Penn, where he researched access to higher education. He has leveraged his expertise in college admissions for over a decade, having served as Director of College Counseling at Saint Martin de Porres, Cleveland's Cristo Rey High School, and Director of College Access with Thrive Scholars, a nationally recognized organization that supports students in earning admission to, enrolling at, and graduating from highly selective colleges and universities.

Chris is passionate about providing comprehensive guidance and support to students, built on meaningful, collaborative connections. He supports students through all components of the college admissions process, and has helped students gain admission to their top choice schools, including Cornell, Georgetown, Harvard, MIT, Northwestern, and Washington University in St. Louis. Chris enjoys the relationships he builds with students, often keeping in touch with them for years. 

Outside of the office, Chris is an avid traveler. His favorite city in the world is Seville, Spain, where he studied abroad and lived for 6 months, and has returned several times since. Chris lives in Cleveland, with his wife and two boys.