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Audrey Thorne

U.S. Boarding & Day School Admissions Strategist
M.Ed, Harvard
Audrey Thorne
Audrey Thorne

Audrey has graduated with honors from Harvard University with a Bachelor's degree in English in 2019. She then became a Teaching Fellow at Harvard, pursuing a Master's in Education.

With over 10 years of experience in private and university admissions, Audrey has helped many international students gain acceptance to top schools such as The Spence School, Horace Mann, Northwestern University, and Georgetown University, and more!

Cassidy Goldblatt

Director, Crimson Rise
B.M. from University of Michigan and an M.M. from Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Cassidy Goldblatt
Cassidy Goldblatt

With over five years of experience, Cassidy specializes in guiding students to develop strong profiles for private school and university admissions. She has helped students gain acceptance to top universities, including Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, and UC Berkeley. Her approach focuses on strategic narrative-building, connecting academic growth, extracurricular development, and essential skills. Cassidy’s expertise ensures students not only excel in academics but also stand out as well-rounded, impactful applicants.

Marivi Lerdo de Tejada

Senior Strategist, Crimson Education
BA in International Relations from Brown University
Marivi Lerdo de Tejada
Marivi Lerdo de Tejada

Marivi is a senior strategist at Crimson, where she helps students maximize their academic and leadership potential while navigating the admissions process for boarding school and college. Prior to becoming an admissions strategist, she worked as a PR and corporate communications executive and consultant for technology and media companies. Marivi is a graduate of Brown University and the parent of a boarding school graduate and college student. Originally from Mexico City, she now calls San Francisco home.

Dr. Jennifer Chertow

Research Mentor & Tutor, Crimson Education
A.B. from Harvard College (cum laude), M.A. from the University of Chicago, and M.A. & Ph.D. from Stanford University.
Dr. Jennifer Chertow
Dr. Jennifer Chertow

She spent two years in Tibet studying childbirth practices, poverty alleviation, and international healthcare interventions. After researching global HIV/AIDS initiatives, she returned to Stanford to teach global studies and later taught at UIC and local colleges.

A private school alum, Jennifer tutors private and boarding school students at Crimson Education and mentors research projects at Indigo Research, offering valuable insights into the boarding school admissions journey.

Audrey Thorne

U.S. Boarding & Day School Admissions Strategist
M.Ed, Harvard
Audrey Thorne
Audrey Thorne

Audrey has graduated with honors from Harvard University with a Bachelor's degree in English in 2019. She then became a Teaching Fellow at Harvard, pursuing a Master's in Education.

With over 10 years of experience in private and university admissions, Audrey has helped many international students gain acceptance to top schools such as The Spence School, Horace Mann, Northwestern University, and Georgetown University, and more!

Cassidy Goldblatt

Director, Crimson Rise
B.M. from University of Michigan and an M.M. from Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Cassidy Goldblatt
Cassidy Goldblatt

With over five years of experience, Cassidy specializes in guiding students to develop strong profiles for private school and university admissions. She has helped students gain acceptance to top universities, including Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, and UC Berkeley. Her approach focuses on strategic narrative-building, connecting academic growth, extracurricular development, and essential skills. Cassidy’s expertise ensures students not only excel in academics but also stand out as well-rounded, impactful applicants.

Marivi Lerdo de Tejada

Senior Strategist, Crimson Education
BA in International Relations from Brown University
Marivi Lerdo de Tejada
Marivi Lerdo de Tejada

Marivi is a senior strategist at Crimson, where she helps students maximize their academic and leadership potential while navigating the admissions process for boarding school and college. Prior to becoming an admissions strategist, she worked as a PR and corporate communications executive and consultant for technology and media companies. Marivi is a graduate of Brown University and the parent of a boarding school graduate and college student. Originally from Mexico City, she now calls San Francisco home.

Dr. Jennifer Chertow

Research Mentor & Tutor, Crimson Education
A.B. from Harvard College (cum laude), M.A. from the University of Chicago, and M.A. & Ph.D. from Stanford University.
Dr. Jennifer Chertow
Dr. Jennifer Chertow

She spent two years in Tibet studying childbirth practices, poverty alleviation, and international healthcare interventions. After researching global HIV/AIDS initiatives, she returned to Stanford to teach global studies and later taught at UIC and local colleges.

A private school alum, Jennifer tutors private and boarding school students at Crimson Education and mentors research projects at Indigo Research, offering valuable insights into the boarding school admissions journey.

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