Meet the Carnegie team in Columbus for the 2025 National Association for College Admission Counseling Conference, the premier conference for college admissions professionals. Be sure to visit us at booth #715 to relax, have some fun, and connect with the team!

 
 

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  • Megan Robinson EVP, Enrollment Services
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    Persona The Engaging and Confident Champion

    Megan is an expert on the endless possibilities of Slate and is eager to share her enthusiasm about its latest and greatest new features with clients. As a former admissions counselor, she understands the complexities of recruitment and operations in the higher education industry. She joined the Carnegie team in 2021 as part of the company’s merger with Underscore, a dedicated Slate development and optimization company.

    Megan Robinson

    Megan is an expert on the endless possibilities of Slate and is eager to share her enthusiasm about its latest and greatest new features with clients. As a former admissions counselor, she understands the complexities of recruitment and operations in the higher education industry. She joined the Carnegie team in 2021 as part of the company’s merger with Underscore, a dedicated Slate development and optimization company.

  • Trent Gilbert VP, Student Search Solutions
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    Persona The Experiential and Confident Visionary

    Having served as Vice President for Enrollment at three different institutions, Trent Gilbert understands the challenges and pressures modern-day enrollment managers face at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to serving as a former VPEM, Trent also co-founded and served as an industry leader of Render Experiences, which put him at the table of enrollment strategy conversations at over 250 institutions. As the VP of Student Search Solutions at Carnegie, Trent is uniquely positioned to work with clients and create tailored solutions that creatively engage students while keeping the experience of human connection at the forefront of the process.

    Trent Gilbert

    Having served as Vice President for Enrollment at three different institutions, Trent Gilbert understands the challenges and pressures modern-day enrollment managers face at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to serving as a former VPEM, Trent also co-founded and served as an industry leader of Render Experiences, which put him at the table of enrollment strategy conversations at over 250 institutions. As the VP of Student Search Solutions at Carnegie, Trent is uniquely positioned to work with clients and create tailored solutions that creatively engage students while keeping the experience of human connection at the forefront of the process.

  • Adam Parker Director, Client Success
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    Persona The Innovative and Curious Globetrotter

    As a Director of Client Success for the Sales team, Adam Parker connects institutions with the Carnegie solutions that best meet their needs. Prior to joining Carnegie, Adam worked at University of Iowa Health Care Marketing and Communications in Collegiate and Community Relations where he managed alumni relations marketing and strategy for the Carver College of Medicine. In addition, Adam spent eight years in international admissions. Adam is passionate about higher education and looks forward to helping clients surpass their marketing goals.

    Adam Parker

    As a Director of Client Success for the Sales team, Adam Parker connects institutions with the Carnegie solutions that best meet their needs. Prior to joining Carnegie, Adam worked at University of Iowa Health Care Marketing and Communications in Collegiate and Community Relations where he managed alumni relations marketing and strategy for the Carver College of Medicine. In addition, Adam spent eight years in international admissions. Adam is passionate about higher education and looks forward to helping clients surpass their marketing goals.

  • Allegra Schreder Director, Client Success
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    Persona The Confident and Curious Adventurer

    Allegra Schreder is a Director of Client Success in Carnegie’s Business Development division. A strategic thought partner and compassionate leader, Allegra fosters strong partnerships with clients to drive successful outcomes. Before Carnegie, she worked in online program management, where she acquired extensive experience in admissions management, program recruitment, student success, and relationship building, aligning effective recruitment and enrollment strategies with customer success throughout the entire customer lifecycle. In the realm of Admissions and Enrollment Operations, Allegra has demonstrated proficiency in optimizing processes, leveraging technology, and nurturing collaboration. Her proactive approach to analyzing programmatic strategies reflects her commitment to continuous improvement.

    Allegra Schreder

    Allegra Schreder is a Director of Client Success in Carnegie’s Business Development division. A strategic thought partner and compassionate leader, Allegra fosters strong partnerships with clients to drive successful outcomes. Before Carnegie, she worked in online program management, where she acquired extensive experience in admissions management, program recruitment, student success, and relationship building, aligning effective recruitment and enrollment strategies with customer success throughout the entire customer lifecycle. In the realm of Admissions and Enrollment Operations, Allegra has demonstrated proficiency in optimizing processes, leveraging technology, and nurturing collaboration. Her proactive approach to analyzing programmatic strategies reflects her commitment to continuous improvement.

  • Anne Kremer AVP, Client Success
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    Persona The Supportive and Engaging Dynamo

    Anne Kremer brings over two decades of progressive leadership experience in higher education enrollment management, having served at a variety of institutions, most recently as the Dean of Admission at a midwestern regional private university. She brings a solution-oriented mindset to partner collaboratively with institutions and Carnegie to address challenges, craft innovative strategies, and achieve sustainable success. Throughout her career she has served in leadership roles that drove transformative enrollment outcomes and fostering cross-campus collaboration to support institutional goals. A committed advocate for the profession, she is a Past President of the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling, championing initiatives that allowed professionals to learn from one another and elevate enrollment best practices to support the students they serve.

    Anne Kremer

    Anne Kremer brings over two decades of progressive leadership experience in higher education enrollment management, having served at a variety of institutions, most recently as the Dean of Admission at a midwestern regional private university. She brings a solution-oriented mindset to partner collaboratively with institutions and Carnegie to address challenges, craft innovative strategies, and achieve sustainable success. Throughout her career she has served in leadership roles that drove transformative enrollment outcomes and fostering cross-campus collaboration to support institutional goals. A committed advocate for the profession, she is a Past President of the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling, championing initiatives that allowed professionals to learn from one another and elevate enrollment best practices to support the students they serve.

  • Ben Arendt AVP, Enrollment + Marketing Solutions
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    Persona The Expressive + Philosophical Detective

    With more than 20 years of higher education experience, Ben Arendt knows how to transform clients' unique challenges into opportunities for success. Ben is an imaginative and enthusiastic problem solver, with expertise in everything from student affairs and teaching to visit programs and enrollment programs. He is motivated by understanding the people, goals, and priorities that make up the unique identity of each client community-- connecting them to the Carnegie strategies that drive results.

    Ben Arendt

    With more than 20 years of higher education experience, Ben Arendt knows how to transform clients' unique challenges into opportunities for success. Ben is an imaginative and enthusiastic problem solver, with expertise in everything from student affairs and teaching to visit programs and enrollment programs. He is motivated by understanding the people, goals, and priorities that make up the unique identity of each client community-- connecting them to the Carnegie strategies that drive results.

  • Eric Page Chief Client Officer
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    Persona The Innovative and Confident Captain

    Eric Page brings a bold approach to clients’ enrollment solutions, propelled by his 15+ years of experience leading and executing cutting-edge communications and marketing strategies. He has expertise across the board, including in strategic planning, organizational dynamics, higher education enrollment and marketing, media and public relations, digital marketing, social media, website design, storytelling, and content marketing strategy. Eric previously led the admission recruitment and marketing team at the University of Iowa, where he engineered a 17% growth in enrollment over a two-year period.

    Eric Page

    Eric Page brings a bold approach to clients’ enrollment solutions, propelled by his 15+ years of experience leading and executing cutting-edge communications and marketing strategies. He has expertise across the board, including in strategic planning, organizational dynamics, higher education enrollment and marketing, media and public relations, digital marketing, social media, website design, storytelling, and content marketing strategy. Eric previously led the admission recruitment and marketing team at the University of Iowa, where he engineered a 17% growth in enrollment over a two-year period.

  • Hollie Tyler Director, Client Success
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    Persona The Creative and Charming Perfectionist

    As Director of Client Success, Hollie Tyler serves as a strategic resource for clients by problem-solving through partnership. Hollie acts as an internal client advocate and the fusion point for cross-portfolio work to ensure client success, satisfaction, retention, and growth. Prior to joining Carnegie, Hollie worked at Samford University's Office of Admission in Birmingham, Alabama. In her role as marketing coordinator, she managed marketing plans, digital advertising, Slate communications, and brand strategy for the University, working regularly with Carnegie as a client. Hollie is passionate about data-driven creativity and enjoys working closely with clients to meet their enrollment goals.

    Hollie Tyler

    As Director of Client Success, Hollie Tyler serves as a strategic resource for clients by problem-solving through partnership. Hollie acts as an internal client advocate and the fusion point for cross-portfolio work to ensure client success, satisfaction, retention, and growth. Prior to joining Carnegie, Hollie worked at Samford University's Office of Admission in Birmingham, Alabama. In her role as marketing coordinator, she managed marketing plans, digital advertising, Slate communications, and brand strategy for the University, working regularly with Carnegie as a client. Hollie is passionate about data-driven creativity and enjoys working closely with clients to meet their enrollment goals.

  • Jim Kelly Senior Director, Client Success
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    Persona The Gritty and Amusing Emcee

    Jim is an expert in recruitment services, dedicating the last 13 years to providing game-changing solutions for colleges and universities by leveraging the latest online and digital avenues for recruitment. His work inspires clients to connect with prospective students in new and authentic ways, giving institutions the best position possible for attracting the audiences most important to them.

    Jim Kelly

    Jim is an expert in recruitment services, dedicating the last 13 years to providing game-changing solutions for colleges and universities by leveraging the latest online and digital avenues for recruitment. His work inspires clients to connect with prospective students in new and authentic ways, giving institutions the best position possible for attracting the audiences most important to them.

  • Kelsey Anderson VP, Client Success
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    Persona The Adventurous and Energetic Dynamo

    Kelsey Anderson’s ability to connect with people and problem-solve has been fostered by her background in psychology and college admission. From working at a Big Ten institution to small private colleges and universities, she brings a range of experiences and strengths to the Carnegie team. Kelsey finds customized solutions for clients using both her people skills and strategic planning. She hails from the Midwest, where she is active in her community and volunteers with a number of nonprofit organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her three dogs and her husband, Reid.

    Kelsey Anderson

    Kelsey Anderson’s ability to connect with people and problem-solve has been fostered by her background in psychology and college admission. From working at a Big Ten institution to small private colleges and universities, she brings a range of experiences and strengths to the Carnegie team. Kelsey finds customized solutions for clients using both her people skills and strategic planning. She hails from the Midwest, where she is active in her community and volunteers with a number of nonprofit organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her three dogs and her husband, Reid.

  • Kevin Roane Senior Director, Client Success
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    Persona The Confident and Entertaining Dynamo

    Kevin brings more than 20 years of enrollment expertise to Carnegie. Prior to joining the team, he found success in both undergraduate and graduate admission at Monmouth University. There he earned continuous promotions from undergraduate admission counselor to assistant director to associate director. In his final role as director of graduate admissions, he led a team that welcomed the largest class in school history. His invaluable knowledge makes him an unmatched resource for clients in both undergraduate and graduate enrollments.

    Kevin Roane

    Kevin brings more than 20 years of enrollment expertise to Carnegie. Prior to joining the team, he found success in both undergraduate and graduate admission at Monmouth University. There he earned continuous promotions from undergraduate admission counselor to assistant director to associate director. In his final role as director of graduate admissions, he led a team that welcomed the largest class in school history. His invaluable knowledge makes him an unmatched resource for clients in both undergraduate and graduate enrollments.

  • Nicole Vilegi-Sandage AVP, Client Success
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    Persona The Enthusiastic + Caring Shepherd

    As AVP of Client Success, Nicole Vilegi-Sandage brings creative problem-solving, curiosity, empathy, and enthusiasm to ensure strong partnerships and client success and satisfaction. Nicole advocates for clients, wearing their jersey on and off the field. Before joining Carnegie, she spent over 14 years in enrollment management, leading communications/marketing and Slate implementation and coordinating international and domestic recruitment for undergraduate and graduate admissions.

    Nicole Vilegi-Sandage

    As AVP of Client Success, Nicole Vilegi-Sandage brings creative problem-solving, curiosity, empathy, and enthusiasm to ensure strong partnerships and client success and satisfaction. Nicole advocates for clients, wearing their jersey on and off the field. Before joining Carnegie, she spent over 14 years in enrollment management, leading communications/marketing and Slate implementation and coordinating international and domestic recruitment for undergraduate and graduate admissions.

  • Ryan Ostendorf Senior Director, Client Success
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    Persona The Fun and Confident Producer

    Supporting clients across all of Carnegie's solutions and services, Ryan Ostendorf brings energy, empathy, and innovative ideas as he works with clients to streamline and transform their enrollment and marketing strategies. Ryan carries a wealth of knowledge around Slate optimization and brings a unique skillset to help clients leverage and integrate their overall marketing, communications, and enrollment strategy in creative ways. Prior to Carnegie, Ryan worked within admissions, communications, and marketing at the College of Wooster, helping to enroll some of the largest and most diverse classes in the College’s history.

    Ryan Ostendorf

    Supporting clients across all of Carnegie's solutions and services, Ryan Ostendorf brings energy, empathy, and innovative ideas as he works with clients to streamline and transform their enrollment and marketing strategies. Ryan carries a wealth of knowledge around Slate optimization and brings a unique skillset to help clients leverage and integrate their overall marketing, communications, and enrollment strategy in creative ways. Prior to Carnegie, Ryan worked within admissions, communications, and marketing at the College of Wooster, helping to enroll some of the largest and most diverse classes in the College’s history.

  • Scott Ochander Chief Leadership Strategist
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    Persona The Industrious and Curious Trailblazer

    Scott Ochander is the Chief Client Solutions Officer for Carnegie. As a former Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, Scott Ochander is regarded as an expert in reputation and enrollment strategy in higher education. Scott pioneered a consensus-building reputation and change management research model in higher education that empowered campus communities and enabled enrollment growth and reputation transformation. Scott has worked extensively in marketing and enrollment strategy, completing hundreds of strategy development projects across higher education at some of the largest and most influential institutions in the nation.

    Scott Ochander

    Scott Ochander is the Chief Client Solutions Officer for Carnegie. As a former Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, Scott Ochander is regarded as an expert in reputation and enrollment strategy in higher education. Scott pioneered a consensus-building reputation and change management research model in higher education that empowered campus communities and enabled enrollment growth and reputation transformation. Scott has worked extensively in marketing and enrollment strategy, completing hundreds of strategy development projects across higher education at some of the largest and most influential institutions in the nation.

  • Tim Morrow Senior Director, Client Success
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    Persona The Caring and Independent Instigator

    Tim’s cutting-edge marketing strategies and recruitment solutions empower Carnegie’s clients to exceed their target audience and enrollment goals. He previously served as an admission counselor at Anna Maria College, where he and his team recruited the largest class in school history.

    Tim Morrow

    Tim’s cutting-edge marketing strategies and recruitment solutions empower Carnegie’s clients to exceed their target audience and enrollment goals. He previously served as an admission counselor at Anna Maria College, where he and his team recruited the largest class in school history.

  • Jaime Oleksik SVP, Business Development
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    Persona The Meticulous and Inquisitive Adventurer

    Jaime is passionate about client partnerships and has an affinity for finding unique solutions to enrollment challenges and audience outreach. With more than a decade of experience in recruitment and enrollment marketing, she has held roles in undergraduate admission, international student recruitment, and visit programming at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) prior to joining the Carnegie team.

    Jaime Oleksik

    Jaime is passionate about client partnerships and has an affinity for finding unique solutions to enrollment challenges and audience outreach. With more than a decade of experience in recruitment and enrollment marketing, she has held roles in undergraduate admission, international student recruitment, and visit programming at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) prior to joining the Carnegie team.

  • Andy Palumbo Director, Client Success
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    Persona The Compassionate and Humorous Magician

    Andy Palumbo is a Director of Client Success at Carnegie, where he collaborates with campus leaders to develop data-informed, customized strategies that strengthen enrollment, marketing, and the student experience. With over 15 years of leadership experience at both public and private institutions, Andy has led initiatives that resulted in a 25% increase in enrollment and a $40M boost in net-tuition revenue at a private university in New England. A nationally recognized thought leader, podcaster, and speaker, Andy has presented at major conferences and contributed to national conversations on access, policy, and strategy. Outside of work, Andy is a proud “girl dad” to three daughters and enjoys coaching their youth soccer and basketball teams.

    Andy Palumbo

    Andy Palumbo is a Director of Client Success at Carnegie, where he collaborates with campus leaders to develop data-informed, customized strategies that strengthen enrollment, marketing, and the student experience. With over 15 years of leadership experience at both public and private institutions, Andy has led initiatives that resulted in a 25% increase in enrollment and a $40M boost in net-tuition revenue at a private university in New England. A nationally recognized thought leader, podcaster, and speaker, Andy has presented at major conferences and contributed to national conversations on access, policy, and strategy. Outside of work, Andy is a proud “girl dad” to three daughters and enjoys coaching their youth soccer and basketball teams.