Caitlin LaFontaine is a Former Admissions Officer with InGenius Prep based in Michigan. She is a higher education executive professional whose work centers on academic operations, learner support, and building scalable systems. She holds both a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan.
Her experience in admissions includes reviewing undergraduate and graduate applications for the University of Michigan Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the University of Michigan College of Engineering. She also supported doctoral students at the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. During her graduate studies, she was a Graduate Student Instructor in Psychology and an XR Research Fellow, conducting mixed-methods research on learner engagement in Extended Reality environments.
Caitlin currently serves in a program operations role within corporate education, managing program scheduling, admissions, and enrollment while advising learners from start to finish. Her portfolio includes curriculum coordination, data systems design, and strategic reporting. Before shifting into education full-time, Caitlin gained industry experience as a Mechanical Engineer. She previously held an executive role with a national sorority, overseeing leadership development, digital curriculum, and operational processes, reflecting her commitment to expanding access for women in STEM.
