University of Washington

Darleene is a graduate student at Columbia University studying Population and Family Health with a certificate in epidemiology. She graduated from UC Berkeley with degrees in Molecular Cell Biology, specifically in Cell Development and Physiology and Public Health,with an emphasis on maternal, child, and adolescent health. She has worked with the UC Berkeley Undergraduate Admissions Office and the School of Public Health, supporting traditional, transfer, and first-generation students. In her undergraduate career, she has held research positions at UCSF, UC Berkeley, and Stanford, doing both qualitative and quantitative work, including clinical, wet-lab, community-based participatory action (CBPR) and computational research.

She also has experience with curriculum planning, choosing or changing majors, finding research opportunities, and applying to graduate school. Many of the students she has worked with in the past have had aspirations to develop their professional and academic STEM careers. Her expertise lies in helping students amplify their authentic voices and develop passion projects. She hopes to be a supportive player in your college admission journey to make the process less daunting and set you up for success once you arrive on campus!

Hello, my name is Sidra! I am a Second Year OB/GYN Resident. In high school, I decided I wanted to pursue medicine. I went to University of California: Davis, to embark on my Pre-Med Journey and graduated in 2017. I am excited to share my passion for medicine with you but also show you other ways you can help people outside of medicine.
Expertise: Pre Med Advising, Pre Health Advising, Interview Preparation, Resume Review, and Academic and Career Counseling.
Looking forward to supporting your journey!

I have been a college and career adviser for over three years now. I fully enjoy working with students to help them accomplish their dreams as higher education should be accessible to all! The college application process can be overwhelming and sometimes complicated, so I strive to make sure the process not only flows easily but makes sense for each student. I work with students starting in their sophomore year (or earlier) plan for their educational and career goals and making sure that they are taking steps early on in their high school career to accomplish their goals. I'm a big believer in the match and fit process and making sure to explore all aspects of a university to make sure it's the right fit for a student.

Hello, my name is Kyana Brubaker, and I graduated from Johns Hopkins University in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Visual Arts. While at Hopkins, I was involved in clinical research, was the vice president of the all-female a cappella group on campus and was a math tutor. I also served as a first-year mentor for two years in which I supported a total of 33 freshmen throughout orientation and their first year at Hopkins. I was also an advising fellow for two and a half years with Matriculate, a non-profit organization, where I supported 5 high school students with their college applications. In these roles, I nurtured a passion for supporting students at various levels of their college experience. Now, as a nursing student, I have gained an even deeper appreciation for how valuable supportive mentors can be. Having applied to both college and nursing school without much outside support, I understand how overwhelming and confusing the application process can be. I am also a member of the Essay Review Team with CollegeAdvisor, which has given me more experience with reading and editing essays - one of my favorite components of the application process. I look forward to guiding and supporting students as they navigate this process!