Frances is a veteran educator and independent college advisor who helps students build the specific habits and skills that matter for college: self-awareness, maturity, organization, clear communication, and ownership of their work. She guides students through the full college planning and application process from building balanced prospective college lists and shaping authentic essays to managing timelines, requirements, and decisions. She keeps students moving and parents aligned with simple, transparent processes and touchpoints, and has experience working with thousands of students over the last two decades.

At Elevated Environments, Frances serves as an industry advisor, ensuring our services and tools reflect how independent college advisors actually work. She brings a practitioner’s lens to the field’s processes, challenges, and unique requirements, helping us focus on what truly supports advisors, families, and students. Her guidance has been instrumental in shaping a clear, human-centered roadmap and elevating the quality and impact of our solutions.