OUr PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Serious About Impact, Never Too Serious About Ourselves

We’re a community of strategists, storytellers, data scientists, and doers who work in higher education because we believe it matters. We want to be a part of something larger than ourselves and contribute to a greater good. We bring big ideas, friendship-energy, and a sense of purpose to everything we do.

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Why Carnegie? It’s the People.

Our People Are The Best

(And typically, very humble.)

446

Carnegie employees

41

states we call home

153

average number of annual mentorship program participants

26%

of people who have worked at Carnegie over 5 years

73%

have previously worked on campus in a professional capacity

10

active cause-oriented or employee resource groups

25

unique sessions in our annual InsideOut conference—for employees by employees

3,063

custom Slack emojis in active use

Meet Our Leaders

Our leaders don’t just set direction—they stay close to the work, the clients, and the students who inspire it.

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Gary Colen

Chief Executive Officer

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Jorie Antuma

EVP, Operations + People

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Shankar Prasad

Chief Strategy Officer

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Alexa Poulin

Chief Digital Officer

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Tyler Borders

Chief Brand Officer

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Megan Robinson

EVP, Enrollment Services

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Emma Jones

EVP, Leadership

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Michael Mish

Chief Growth Officer

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Greg Kegeles

Chief Product and Technology Officer

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Allana Forte

Senior Advisor + of Counsel

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Eric Page

Chief Client Officer

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Ryan Popper

Chief Financial Officer

Connected,
Coast To Coast

Our company is fully remote, but our people are connected.

Our Voices

Here’s what our experts are saying.

Student Success

How Colleges Should Respond to FAFSA’s Lower Earnings Warning With a Strong Student Success and ROI Strategy

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Digital Advertising

The AI Browsing Shift: What Google Gemini Means for Higher Ed Marketing

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Enrollment

Personality Science in Higher Education: Building a Humanized Brand

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Branding

Summer Research Series: Personality in Storytelling Unlocks Student Attention

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Enrollment

9 Trends Shaping the Future of Student Search in Higher Education

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Student Success

The Value Proposition in Higher Education: It’s All About Student Success

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Recognition That Reflects Results.

2025 MarCom Gold Winner

2025 MarCom Honorable Mention

Communicator Award of Excellence

dotCOMM Awards Gold Winner

EDUAdAwards Gold Winner

EDUAdAwards Silver Winner

EDUAdAwards Bronze Winner

EDUAdAwards Merit Winner

2025 MarCom Gold Winner

2025 MarCom Honorable Mention

Communicator Award of Excellence

dotCOMM Awards Gold Winner

EDUAdAwards Gold Winner

EDUAdAwards Silver Winner

EDUAdAwards Bronze Winner

EDUAdAwards Merit Winner

Our Commitments

We believe we have a responsibility to create positive change. Our employee-led TeamCare initiative turns that belief into action through three pillars of focus.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe our strength lies in our differences. Every team member is valued, every background is respected, and every voice helps shape who we are and where we’re going.

Philanthropy & Giving Back

We extend our mission beyond higher education by supporting our communities through volunteer initiatives and philanthropic partnerships that make a real impact.

Sustainability

We’re committed to thoughtful growth—reducing our footprint, supporting sustainable practices, and building a future that’s as responsible as it is innovative.

Our Values

How We Show Up

These are the principles that guide how we show up—for our colleagues, our clients, and the students we ultimately serve. They reflect what it means to be the student connection company in action: curious, collaborative, human, and always moving forward.

Collaboration

Better together. We build trust, share ideas, and unite around shared goals—helping each other and our clients achieve lasting impact.

Innovation

Imagine what’s next. Our curiosity leads to new ideas, technology use, and ways of thinking to keep higher education moving forward.

Client Success

Shared goals. We measure our success by our client’s success. Our partnerships are focused on meaningful results and genuine relationships.

Continuous Improvement

Progress is a practice. We’re learning, adapting, and evolving to make every day better than the last.

People First

Human connection is key. We care deeply—for our teammates, our clients, and the students whose lives we help shape.

Come Work With Us!

We’re always looking for passionate thinkers and doers who care about students and the future of higher ed.

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