Adriana Diaz-Granados
Adriana Diaz-Granados is a Former Admissions Officer with InGenius Prep with a strong background in both higher education and private consulting. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology from Florida State University, where she developed a unique blend of technical proficiency and communication expertise. Adriana began her career in admissions at Georgetown University […]
Andrew Tye
Andrew Tye is a Graduate Coach who helps students turn creative visions into actionable plans. He started in the field of college admissions working under the former Dean of Admissions for Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Since then, he has overseen dozens of applications as Director of College Consulting. His creation of a […]
Madeleine Finley
Madeleine Finley is a Graduate Coach with InGenius Prep currently living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her BFA and MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has continued her studies through Ox-Bow School of Art in Saugetauk, Michigan, and PADA Studios in Barreiro, Portugal. Her work has been exhibited in both […]
Ruqaiyah Damrah
Ruqaiyah Damrah is a Graduate Coach with InGenius Prep based in DC. She has a passion for helping students craft meaningful, authentic paths to higher education. She’s successfully mentored high school students through every stage of the admissions process, from long-term academic planning to essay development and independent projects. She believes in a holistic approach […]
Shawna-Kaye Lester
Shawna-Kaye Lester is a Graduate Coach with InGenius Prep who works with ambitious college applicants. She brings deep experience in college admissions, having served as an Alumni in Admission interviewer since 2008 and as a Senior Admission Fellow for her alma mater, Bates College. Having worked as an independent admissions consultant and writing coach since […]
Charlotte Brisbois
Charlotte Brisbois is a Graduate Coach with InGenius Prep. She holds a BA in Classical Civilization from the University of Michigan and an MA in Classics from the University of Chicago. Charlotte has worked in education for over a decade. She began her career with four years in the classroom as an instructor at the […]
Victoria Wiet
Victoria Wiet is a Graduate Coach with InGenius Prep who brings a deep understanding of higher education from the inside. Raised in the greater Chicago area, she spent her first decade of adulthood in Boston and New York before returning to the Midwest. After earning her BA in English (summa cum laude) from Brandeis University […]
Sarah Gowon
Sarah ‘Zara’ Gowon is a Graduate Coach at InGenius Prep. She is a project manager and civic tech professional with a strong background in advocacy, digital security, and international affairs. She has lived in West Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. With years of experience working at the intersection of technology, governance, and […]
Liz Lindain
Liz Lindain is a Graduate Coach with a background in media, communication, and education. She graduated from New York University with a degree in Media, Culture, and Communication and a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology in May 2024. During her sophomore year, she also studied abroad at NYU Paris for a […]
Allison Kurthy
Allison Kurthy is a Former Admissions Officer with InGenius Prep, based in the Western New York area. She earned her BA in psychology, with minors in sociology, mathematics, and the honors program, from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. After taking a gap year to participate in the Disney College Program, she earned her MS in […]