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Chief Executive Officer

"Common App is a proven engine for advancing college access. I believe deeply in the transformative effect that higher education has on individuals and our society. I’m committed to expanding access to such an experience and supporting my colleagues and their institutions as we all navigate the increasingly dynamic and complex enrollment landscape."

Jenny Rickard, Chief Executive Officer

Board of Directors

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Vincena Allen

Chief Growth Officer
The SEED Foundation (DC)

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Yvonne Berumen

Vice President of Admission and Financial Aid
Pitzer College (CA)

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Carolyn Blair

Director of Counseling Services 
Clayton High School (MO)

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Adele Brumfield

Vice Provost, Enrollment Management
University of Michigan

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Kim Cook

Chief Executive Officer
National College Attainment Network

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Miguel Costa

Dean of Admissions, Undergraduate Programs
IE University (Spain)

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Jeffery Gates

Senior Vice President Enrollment and Marketing
Stetson University (FL)

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Adrienne Amador Oddi

Vice President, Strategic Enrollment and Communications
Queens University of Charlotte (NC)

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Descatur “Des” Potier

Executive Director of Admissions
Morehouse College (GA)

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Stephen Smith

CEO
Intellispark

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Whitney Soule

Vice Provost & Dean of Admissions
University of Pennsylvania

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Sara Strickland

School Counselor
City Academy Charter School (UT)

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Anna Takahashi

Director of College Counseling
Eastside College Prep (CA)

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Jonathan B. Williams

Vice President and Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid
Pomona College (CA)

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Jenny Rickard

Chief Executive Officer
Common App

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