Gina Gerrato Greenhaus founded Greenhaus College Consulting in 2011, to assist students and their families through the maze of college admissions and create a winning strategy to successfully transition from high school to college. After visiting numerous colleges and meeting with admissions counselors, she has a well-defined interpretation of what matters most to colleges and how they make their decisions.
Gina takes tremendous pride in her role as a mentor, coach and college counselor for high school students. She enjoys over a decade’s worth of experience working with adolescent youth while advising as a professional counselor with community, school based programs and private practice. Her success comes from developing trust with students, partnering with their families, as well as mentoring and coaching. Gina is a trained counselor with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in working with families, children and adolescents. Her professional experience includes working in a variety of counseling settings with both middle and high school students. She has also completed an Educational Consulting Certificate Program through UC Irvine. Her passion for education and counseling has inspired her to develop a comprehensive college counseling model to help students get on track and discover their future goals. Gina is able to create a supportive environment for students to work through their college applications and essays, with less stress and more success.
In addition to working in private practice, Gina reads scholarship applications for the Hillsborough Education Foundation and Scholarship America. Additional experiences include working as an external undergraduate application reader for the University of California in San Diego, undergraduate division and working as an expert witness in the area of college transfer admissions for a local Law Firm in San Diego. She also spent two years mentoring and volunteering her time with first-generation students at YALLA San Diego, a nonprofit organization. Giving back to community has always been important to Gina and she is a great role model for her students. She currently mentors college students at San Diego State University as they transition from college to the work environment. Gina attends conferences and workshops each year to keep current with new information and specific programs that might interest her students.
She is a member of the Western Association of College Admissions Counselors, Higher Education Consultants and Independent Educational Consultants Association. She is also a part of the Education and Training Committee for IECA and has been the co-chair of the San Diego Regional Group of Independent Counselors for the past four years. Her focus is to keep current with admissions trends and changes.
Gina’s mission for every student she works with is to guide and match them with their best-fit college to allow them to grow academically and personally develop their own uniqueness. Her success comes from her innate ability to establish an alliance with students and gain their trust, as well as from being flexible and focused on the needs of each student. Gina is originally from New York and moved to San Diego in 1991. She is married with one son and a golden retriever.
Teresa’s favorite part of the college process is learning about her student’s true passions so that she can quickly help them find their perfect fit colleges. She has an innate way of helping students identify their strengths and formulate their ideas into unique personal statements for both UC admissions and the Common Application. She currently works with our juniors and seniors on refining their applications and essays as well as advising them about college majors and career options. She has vast knowledge and extensive experience in writing and editing, and currently leads all of the virtual essay workshops assisting students to find their unique voice in their essays.
Teresa completed a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Tech. Her background as an academic advisor at the University of Maryland and an admissions counselor at Kennesaw State College in Georgia has thoroughly prepared her for working with high school students and guiding them towards their goals. Teresa stays current with the changing admissions landscape by attending college fairs, educational workshops, and national college admissions conferences, as well as the UC and Cal State admissions conferences. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and the Higher Education Consultants Association.
Dr. Jeff Orgera is a dedicated professional who finds great joy in building meaningful relationships with students and guiding them through the intricate journey of the college application process. His expertise encompasses a wide range of tasks, from aiding in the selection of majors to conducting thorough research on colleges and careers. Having served as an academic advisor at UCSD, Dr. Orgera brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to educational planning at both the high school and college levels. His role involved assisting students in evaluating academic curricula for various majors, a task in which he excels. Jeff is adept at providing valuable insights to help students make informed decisions about their educational paths, facilitating a smoother transition into higher education.
One of Jeff’s distinctive strengths lies in his ability to assist students in managing organizational tasks throughout the application process. Whether working with high school and college students, transfer students, or graduate students, he remains dedicated to providing guidance and support every step of the way.
Dr. Orgera’s educational journey reflects his commitment to the field. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Keene State College, laying the foundation for his understanding of human behavior and motivation. Subsequently, he pursued a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology, delving into the intricacies of learning and development. Jeff further solidified his expertise with a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Arizona’s College of Education. Through his passion for education and unwavering commitment to student success, Dr. Jeff Orgera continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of those he mentors.
Bob is a dedicated professional whose expertise lies in guiding individuals through the intricate maze of college and career advising and college list development.
He holds a degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts and furthered his education by earning an MBA from Babson College. His previous experiences include a variety of business management positions and co-founding a successful educational technology company. His decision to transition to education and college advising further underscores his desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Bob has visited over fifty colleges, encompassing both the East and West Coast, and he uses his knowledge and expertise to help students research and compare colleges. He obtained his college counseling training through the University of California, San Diego, and is a member of the Western Association for College Admissions Counseling. He also volunteers as a college mentor for first-generation youth through Scholar Match, a nonprofit.
Bob understands firsthand that finding the ideal college environment can be a complex process, and he prides himself on being a valuable resource for students during each step of the admissions process. His experience includes assisting students with building a college list, advising and educating them about majors and careers, managing the intricacies of college applications, brainstorming essay topics, and keeping on top of deadlines. Bob also works with our students considering playing a sport in college and assists them with timelines and reaching out to coaches.
Many of his students have been accepted to top-tier colleges with scholarships. Bob is dedicated to his professional pursuits and strongly values his family. He is happily married and a proud father to two daughters, one pursuing her education at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. His transition from coaching to college advising demonstrates his adaptability and commitment to supporting youth through various stages of their lives.
Angela assists our students with essay coaching, and editing. She also helps our students with resumes and graduate level personal statements. Angela has over 25 years of teaching experience with students ranging from high school to college and graduate school. She graduated with a BA from John Carroll University, a Jesuit University, and an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa. Most recently, she was the Director of Studies at Laurel School, where she also taught Upper School English and worked closely with College Guidance.
Angela has deep experience partnering with students and families as they navigate the path through secondary school and on to college and graduate school. She takes great satisfaction in helping students to achieve their potential and to write their own stories. Every day, she is amazed and heartened by the energy, resiliency, and commitment exhibited by students from across the country, and she believes in their power to make positive change for our collective future.