Anita Doddi
Former University of Chicago Academic Advisor & Collegewise Counselor
Anita Doddi has spent her entire career in service of students—as a student affairs professional at Macalester, as an academic advisor at UChicago, as a College Admissions Advisor both in her own practice and in other firms, and now as a Collegewise counselor and helps students through the college admissions process. Anita earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Williams College and went on to earn her master’s in student affairs and academic support at the University of Michigan. Anita has a knack for building relationships quickly and making seemingly unrelated connections between people and ideas, which comes in quite handy when she’s helping students identify and apply to their best-fit schools.
Matthew Frankel
Former Graduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley & Collegewise Counselor
Since earning degrees in comparative literature and bioengineering from Stanford University, where he was nominated for the Rhodes and Marshall scholarships, Matthew has spent his entire career working with students, including stints teaching writing courses at UC Berkeley and English at Don Bosco Cristo Bay High School. Before joining Collegewise, Matthew was a sought-after independent college counselor whose students were accepted to a variety of selective colleges. Both parents and students see him as a wise expert, a patient teacher, and a willing advocate who genuinely wants the best for everyone involved.
Emily Pacheco
Associate Director at Case Western Reserve University & AICA Advisor
Emily Pacheco is a thought leader in ethical AI and college admissions, driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through responsible AI practices. With over 20 years of experience spanning admissions and international education, Emily is passionate about using AI to enhance, not replace, human connections. She believes in the transformative potential of AI to create inclusive, personalized pathways for students while ensuring that the heart of education remains human-centered. Through her work at Loyola University Chicago and her efforts to build a community focused on ethical AI, Emily is at the forefront of reshaping the future of college admissions.
