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ABOUT US

Meet Our Team

At the heart of Beasley College Consulting is our collective experience. Each member of our team has served in the decision-making seat at some of the most competitive colleges in the country. This unique background provides us with an unparalleled understanding of what it takes to stand out.

Our expertise is recognized both locally and nationally; we are frequently interviewed on TV, lending our insights to various media outlets. Our insights and perspectives are valued in the realm of college admissions, often leading us to be sought-after presenters at national and international college admissions conferences.

As active members of several professional organizations, we stay at the forefront of admissions trends and best practices. This blend of experience and engagement positions Beasley College Consulting as a trusted leader in guiding students through the complexities of college admissions.

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Leah Beasley, Ph.D.

Founder, President & Consultant

B.A. Tufts University, Sociology, Minor in Communications
M.A. University of Michigan, Higher Education
Ph.D. Michigan State University, Higher Education

Summer Institute for Independent College Consultants

Former Asst. Dean of College Counseling, Cranbrook
Former Undergraduate Admissions Officer, University of Michigan
Former Alumni Interviewer & Admissions Asst., Tufts University
Former Admissions Asst., Harvard University
Reviewed thousands of admissions applications
Former Educational Consultant: College Ambition Program, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, & Princeton Review

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Sarah Beasley, Ph.D.

Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Consultant

B.A. Harvard University, Psychology

M.Ed. Harvard University, Higher Education

Ph.D. Boston College, Higher Education

Former Senior Admissions Officer, Harvard University
Former Co-Director Harvard Financial Aid Initiative, Harvard University
Former First-Year Proctor/Advisor, Harvard University
Former Alumni Interviewer, Harvard University
Former Vice President of Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Concord University
Former Director of Statewide Academic Initiatives, WV Higher Ed Policy Commission
Peer Reviewer and Institutional Actions Councilmember, Higher Learning Commission

Julie Simon, M.A.

Director of Educational Content & Consultant

B.A. Ohio University, Sociology & Psychology
M.A. University of Michigan, Higher Education

Former Asst. Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Out of State Recruitment Coordinator and Alumni Relations, University of Michigan
Former Asst. Director of Undergraduate Admissions, School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan
Reviewed over 20,000 admissions applications
Former Manager/College Consultant at a private admissions consulting firm

Maureen Gelberg, M.A.

College Consultant

B.A. University of California, San Diego, Sociology
M.S. California State U—Long Beach, School Counseling

Certificate in College Counseling

Former Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Southern California
Former Senior Admissions Officer, University of Michigan
Reviewed over 15,000 admissions applications
Former Application Reader, UCLA
Former Faculty, UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program
Former College Consultant at a private admissions consulting firm

Meghan Balding, M.A.

College Consultant

B.A. UCLA, History, Minors in Classical Civilizations & Political Science
M.A. University of Southern California, Communication Management

Admissions Coordinator, Admissions & Student Affairs, University of Southern California School of Dentistry
Freshmen Application Reader, UCSD
Freshmen Scholarship Reviewer, UCLA
Director of Business Development, Viterbi Admission & Student Engagement, University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering
Marketing Specialist/Marketing Manager, Graduate & Professional Programs, University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering
Former College Consultant at a private admissions consulting firm

Emma Butler

College Consultant

B.A. Middlebury College, Biology and Psychology
Harvard Institute on College Admissions, Certificate

Summer Institute for Independent College Consultants

Former Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Davidson College
Former Athletic Liaison and Application Reader for D-1 Athletes
Former Merit Scholarship Interviewer and Committee Member
Former Admissions Counselor, Davidson College
Seasonal Admissions Application Reader, Selective Liberal Arts Institution
Former High School Teacher, Westchester Academy
Reviewed thousands of applications
Current parent of college students
Chair of College Guidance Program at Local High School

Dana Speelman

Client Services Coordinator

B.A. UCLA, Business Economics

Minors in Accounting & Education

Project Control Analyst, Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Tax Associate, Price Waterhouse Coopers
Inactive Certified Public Accountant

Jerry Beasley, Ph.D.

Of Counsel

B.A. Harvard University, History

M.Ed. Harvard University, Higher Education

Ph.D. Stanford University, Higher Education

President Emeritus & Former President, Concord University
Vice President for Development, West Virginia Wesleyan College
Vice President for Development & Planning, Waynesburg College
Former Admissions Officer & Alumni Interviewer, Harvard Undergraduate Admissions
Reviewed thousands of admissions applications