Meet Joanne
Joanne LaSpina
Certified Educational Planner
Experience
Joanne is a Certified Educational Professional (CEP). All families seeking the services of a college counselor should seek out a CEP, which is the highest certification available in the field. Joanne's clients benefit from her 20-plus years of professional experience in higher education, counseling, and writing. She regularly participates in committee work, conferences, forums, and discussions to stay informed of changing trends. Joanne has visited hundreds of campuses and shares her knowledge of colleges to help match students with right-fit opportunities.
Education and Professional Accomplishments
Joanne received her undergraduate degree in psychology and her graduate degree in counseling psychology. She is an instructor for the UC Irvine IEC Certificate program, a co-host for IECA’s College Conversations, a member of the Character Collaborative, a mentor in the IECA Mentorship program, and an advisor for Scholar Match. She earned a certificate for Independent Educational Consultants from the University of California Irvine and continues to take classes and workshops to stay ahead of trends in the field. Joanne regularly participates and presents in conferences, seminars, and workshops related to college counseling and visits 25-30 different colleges each year. Her memberships in the Independent Educational Consultants Association, National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) and the Pennsylvania and New Jersey ACAC’s offer a wealth of college knowledge that Joanne passes along to her families.