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Eddie has worked in higher education since the late 1990s. Eddie began his career in college admissions at Loyola University, where he managed a recruitment territory of 12 states, and read upward of 500 applications annually. Following Loyola, Eddie served as the Associate Director of the UC San Diego Cal-SOAP college outreach program. At UCSD, Eddie worked with the university’s major outreach programs, student recruitment programs, and Undergraduate Admissions.
In 2007 Eddie moved on to work with a large education company in the Bay Area, developing their college consulting division. For more than five years he directed the group, overseeing the operation as Managing Consultant. He personally worked with approximately 40 seniors on over 200 applications per year, in addition to assisting 30 pre-seniors with the development of extracurricular profiles. Eddie has helped students earn admission to each of the top-25 schools in the country, as well as to the country’s top-5 liberal arts colleges.
Eddie has served on boards with the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) and was trained at the Southern Association of College Admissions Counselors (SACAC). He is a member of the Western Association of College Admission Counseling (WACAC) and the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA).
Shirley earned a degree in Political Science from UCLA, where she discovered an interest in both education and policy through being a member of various outreach initiatives and serving as an editor for the undergraduate research journal. Since then she has delved deeper into this passion by volunteering her time as a mentor at Minds Matter (a nonprofit organization providing college counseling for economically disadvantaged students) and also by volunteering as a reader for the APIA Scholarship Foundation. As well, in 2018 Shirley was officially certified through the UCSD extended studies program in college counseling.
Shirley officially calls Northern California her home, but takes any chance she can to travel to different parts of the world. In her spare time she loves cooking food that she’s encountered during her travels, and many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, and skiing.
Riley grew up in Oregon where he graduated with bachelor’s degrees in English and German. His love of all things to do with reading and writing led him to the East Coast, where he completed a Master’s degree in English at Boston College. While completing his degree, Riley taught First Year Writing courses while also working as a writing tutor. Since then, he has been helping writers all around the world to improve their writing skills, and he also helps to tutor kids who are struggling in advanced English courses.
Kara Matejka is a career educator with experience ranging from teaching ESL in the mountains of the Czech Republic, developing sustainable education policies in Sierra Leone, providing college counseling for gifted high schoolers in the US, to being a Learning Specialist for Stanford University students with ADHD and dyslexia.
As an Associate Consultant, Kara has counseled hundreds of high achieving high schoolers to help them determine their academic interests, passions, and extracurricular profiles leading up to the college application process. With more than five years of experience as a College Counselor, Kara’s clients have earned admission into every top college and summer program in the US.
Jenna, an expert in college counseling, holds a BA in Business Administration from Northeastern University and an MA in TESOL completed in Thailand. Her career includes five years as an English Language Fellow with the U.S. Department of State in Senegal and China, where she led teacher trainings, writing workshops, and supervised academic writing projects at Beijing Normal University.
With 15 years in education and an Advanced Certificate in College Counseling from UC San Diego, Jenna provides students with expert guidance to achieve their college goals.
Born and raised in South Florida, Gaby has always been enthusiastic about culture and education. She began her career teaching Spanish to children of all ages, honing her skills in bilingual communication. Driven by her love for reading and writing, Gaby earned a degree in English Literature and acquired certificates in TEFL/TESOL, along with a specialization from the UCSD extended studies program in college counseling.
Currently residing in Chile, she teaches English to elementary-aged children and continues to teach Spanish to kids back in the States. In her role, Gaby actively assists students with the faculty research process and the activities section of college applications, helping them showcase their achievements effectively. She also collaborates with both parents and students to refine letters of recommendation and resumes, ensuring polished and compelling material.
LaMeire College Consulting’s (LCC) aim is to guide high-achieving students through the intricate college admissions process while prioritizing their mental well-being.