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NACAC Annual Conference

Carnegie will be attending the NACAC Annual Conference 2026 in Minneapolis this October. As the largest gathering of admission professionals, NACAC brings together leaders focused on the future of student recruitment, enrollment strategy, and meaningful student connections.

Dates & Location

October 8–10, 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Details

Navigating today’s recruitment cycle requires a balance of human-centered empathy and data-driven strategy.

At NACAC 2026, Carnegie will be engaging with the admission community to demonstrate how integrated enrollment solutions—from psychometric research to Slate optimization—can help institutions build more authentic connections with prospective students.

By bridging institutional brand truth with tactical recruitment, we help admission teams move beyond generic outreach and foster the meaningful relationships that define a successful campus community.

Attendees

Todd Zipper

Todd Zipper

Chief Executive Officer

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Alli Phillips

Chief Operating Officer

Shankar Prasad, Ph.D.

Chief Strategy Officer

Eric Page

Eric Page

Chief Client Officer

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Jaime Oleksik

SVP, GTM Strategy

Jim Rogers

Jim Rogers

SVP, Enrollment Strategy

Mike Keane, Ph.D.

SVP, Financial Aid Strategy

Anne Kremer

VP, Client Service

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Ben Arendt

VP, Client Service

David Wuinee

David Wuinee

VP, Client Strategy

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Jason Frost

VP, Enrollment Strategy

Jenna Briggs, Ed.D.

VP, Client Service

Jeremy Fern

Jeremy Fern

VP, Client Service

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Trent Gilbert

VP, Enrollment & Marketing Solutions

Brad Tomas

Brad Tomas

AVP, Enrollment Strategy

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Dave Emerson

AVP, Enrollment Strategy

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Jocelyn De Jong

Senior Director, Enrollment Strategy

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Kevin Roane

Senior Director, Client Services

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Ryan Ostendorf

Senior Director, Client Success

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Tim Morrow

Senior Director, Client Success

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Adam Parker

Director, Client Service

Andy Palumbo

Senior Director, Enrollment Strategy

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Ashley Brown

Director, Enrollment Strategy

Bob Nesmith

Bob Nesmith

Director, Enrollment Strategy

Cezar Mesquita

Cezar Mesquita

Director, Enrollment Strategy

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Charlie Schwartz

Director, Enrollment Strategy

Clinton Bobb

Clinton Bobb

Director, Enrollment Strategy

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Hollie Tyler

Director, Client Service

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Kiley Solomon

Director, Client Service

Cristina Wayton

Director, Client Service

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Austin Arias

Director, Client Success

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Kaleigh Seiter

Director, Client Success

Connect With Carnegie at NACAC

Heading to NACAC in Minneapolis? Let’s find time to connect while you’re there.

Tell us what’s top of mind for your institution, and a member of the Carnegie team will follow up to coordinate time to meet at the conference.

Connect With Us at NACAC