Advisors
Michelle Myers, Founder
Michelle founded College Placement Advising in 2009. She graduated UCLA with a B.A. in History, and also holds a Graduate Certificate in College Advising from UC Berkeley.
As a specialist in education for most of her professional career, Michelle understands how to guide high school students and their parents through the complexities of the college application process, including the necessary class schedule, extra-curricular activities and essay-writing techniques that are critical to the college admissions process.
In addition to her work with current students, Michelle travels extensively across the country to visit colleges personally, so she can offer first-hand accounts of campuses and programs to her clients. She also regularly attends industry conferences to consult with college admissions officers and keep up with the latest trends and developments in college admissions. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, she provides a customized service that allows individuals to channel their passions, talents and ambition toward the best possible academic match.
As an active member of both the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC), Michelle upholds their prescribed standards of practice and ethics. She also works closely with a collaborative group of College Advisors locally and nationally, which serves as an incredible resource for her business.
College Placement Advising is the culmination of Michelle’s personal and professional experiences. She has always had a passion for helping ambitious students gain admittance into their dream college, and to realize this dream despite all obstacles, financial or otherwise.
Kim Younger, College Advisor
Kim graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Sociology and a Certificate in Diversified Liberal Arts.
She later completed the College Admissions Counseling Graduate Certificate at UC Riverside,
building expertise in the evolving college admissions process.
Kim is passionate about helping students and their families feel confident and supported every
step of the way. She knows that the college search can feel overwhelming, so she focuses on
making the process clear, manageable, and more approachable. By taking the time to truly get
to know each student—their interests, strengths, and goals—Kim creates a personalized plan to
help them find schools where they will thrive both academically and socially.
As an active member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), Kim stays
connected to a strong network of professionals and best practices in the field. She also works
closely with a collaborative group of college advisors, giving her clients the benefit of shared
knowledge and experience.
One of Kim’s favorite parts of her work is visiting college campuses across the country. These
trips allow her to offer students firsthand insight that goes beyond what you can find online.
She also regularly attends conferences and professional events to stay up to date on the latest
trends and changes in college admissions.
Above all, Kim is dedicated to making the journey to college a positive and empowering
experience for every student she works with.
Mike Greenberg, College Advisor
Mike Greenberg has been supporting students in their college admission journey since
2023. Mike’s background includes extensive experience working with students one-on-
one. As owner and operator of a Sylvan Tutoring franchise for 15 years, he regularly
met with families to establish educational goals and detailed plans to improve students’
academics, motivation and self-esteem. He also spent time at Handshake, supporting
college students as they sought out internships and new graduate roles. Through
college admissions coaching, Mike continues to pursue his passion of providing direct
help to individual students and their families.
Three core beliefs provide the foundation for Mike’s approach. First, every student
deserves and has an educational path to support future growth and development. Next,
college admissions is more than just “getting accepted”; the process involves
exploration of personal strengths and motivations, areas of study, and school options to
find the right fit. Finally, a student’s college application journey should be exciting, fun
and rewarding!
Professional development is a regular part of Mike’s college admissions coaching
practice. He holds a Professional Certificate in College Admissions Counseling from UC
Riverside. He personally visits dozens of colleges across the country each year in order
to provide first-hand accounts to his students. He is a member of both the Higher
Education Consultants Association (HECA), and the Western Association for College
Admission Counseling (WACAC). He outinely collaborates with college admissions
representatives as well as local networking groups to stay abreast of the latest college
admissions trends.
Mike received his Bachelor’s degree from UCLA and Master’s degree from the
University of Michigan. Born and raised in the Bay Area, he currently lives in Danville.
He has lived the college admissions process through the eyes of a parent as well,
seeing his children apply to, and gain acceptance from, many wonderful in-state and
out-of-state colleges. He looks forward to working with your family and learning more
about your college aspirations!
Krista Peters, College Advisor
Krista Peters is a higher education advising professional who has completed the
College Advising Certificate Program at UC Riverside, with formal training in admissions
processes and ethical, student-centered advising. She guides high school students and
their families through the complexities of the college application process, including
course selection strategy, extracurricular positioning, application timelines, and essay
development that are critical to strong admissions outcomes.
Prior to transitioning into college advising, Krista built her career in the software industry
as a Training and Enablement Consultant. She designed and led scalable learning
programs for global teams across sales, engineering, customer success, and partner
organizations. Her expertise in translating complex systems into clear, actionable
roadmaps now directly benefits her advising clients. She approaches each student’s
journey with structure, accountability, and measurable progress, ensuring that strategy
aligns with individual strengths, goals, and long-term vision.
Krista works with a wide array of students and does not believe in a one-size-fits-all
model. She provides customized guidance that helps students channel their interests,
talents, and ambitions toward the strongest academic and personal fit. Through campus
visits, ongoing professional development, and active engagement with admissions
professionals, she stays current on trends and evolving practices within the admissions
landscape.
Krista is an active member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA)
and the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC), upholding
their standards of ethics and professional practice. She also collaborates with a trusted
network of college advising professionals locally and nationally, ensuring her families
benefit from a broad and informed perspective. Krista believes there is no one perfect
path, only the right path for each student. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy
and mentorship, helping students present their strongest, most authentic selves and
move forward with confidence in who they are and where they are headed.
Emily Craig, College Advisor
Emily brings coaching and talent development skills honed over 25 years in
management consulting. She was an executive at a Fortune 50 corporation, leading her
practice in undergraduate recruiting at multiple university campuses across the country.
She brings insight into career development pathways and the executive function skills
required for success in college and the workplace.
Applying to college is an exciting time of self-discovery for students. Emily uses the
College Placement Advising method to deliver a customized service for her students.
She matches a student’s interests, values, activities, and classroom achievements with
colleges that meet their academic, social, geographic, career, and financial needs.
A firm believer in the value of college education, Emily stays up to date on the latest
developments through her membership in the Higher Education Consultants
Association (HECA) and the Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College
Admissions Counselors (PCACAC), podcasts from admissions officers, and lots of
reading. She visits at least twenty schools and attends two conferences each year.
Emily is based in Fairfax County, Virginia, a large, diverse metropolitan area with
significant socio-economic range and culture of high achievement. She holds a JD from
the Duke University School of Law, an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke
University, a BA in Political Science from UCLA, and a Certificate in College Counseling
from UCLA Extension. She is a corporate-certified coach, and a member of Higher
Education Consultants Association (HECA).
Lisa Rigisich, Writing Specialist
For over three decades, Lisa Rigisich has served as both a high school English teacher
and Professor of English Education. At all levels, students love and learn from her.
After earning her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and teaching high school
English, she met her husband and moved to New York City, where she earned her
doctorate from Columbia University. She taught in both Columbia’s and the University
of San Francisco’s graduate schools of education before returning to teach regular,
Honors and AP English at the high school level when she became a mother, as the high
school schedule suited her family life better than the evening teaching that graduate
schools of education require. She is one of those "best-loved" teachers who makes a
permanent and positive impact on her students' confidence and language skills.
In addition to teaching AP English and mentoring fellow teachers in her school district,
Lisa guides and supports college applicants in all aspects of their application-related
writing. This includes UC essays, Common Application essays, supplemental essays,
short answers and personal statements. Specifically, Lisa helps students articulate their
passions, gifts and talents (which they don’t always realize they possess) in a way that
sets them apart from other candidates, resulting in well-crafted essays that represent
the breadth of who they are and who they want to become. Her goals include helping
students recognize what she calls their “superpowers” and their passions, and write
about them in a way that is unique and compelling. And their end products – the essays
– are stunning.
For Lisa, engaging with students is a joy, and supporting them is a
privilege. As a bonus, her students say that working with Lisa permanently renders
them stronger writers.