PAM HASTINGS, MS, P.T.

Pam studied college counseling at the University of California at San Diego. She has a B.A. from San Diego State University and a master's degree in physical therapy from Duke University. Pam is the proud mother of two college graduates and recently welcomed her first grandchild. She has experience with NCAA athletic recruiting, and has volunteered as an alumni interviewer for Duke undergraduate admissions. Pam lives in San Diego, CA, where she has helped students achieve their college dreams since co-founding College Admission Navigation in 2015.

HOLLY HAUSER, M.D.

Holly studied college counseling at the University of California at San Diego. She has a B.A. from Cornell University, attended medical school at the University of California at Davis, and completed her residency in affiliation with Stanford University. She is the proud mother of two college graduates, and has experience with NCAA athletic recruiting. Holly worked in the admissions department at Cornell University when she was an undergraduate. She interviewed candidates for admission to both UC Davis School of Medicine and her residency program. Holly spent 15 years as a volunteer CAAAN interviewer for Cornell undergraduate admissions. Holly lives in Issaquah, WA; she co-founded the company alongside Pam.

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LUKE WILLIAMS

 

Luke is approaching his fifth year helping high school students navigate the college admissions process with confidence. His goal is simple: to reduce stress for families while helping students discover colleges that are fits academically, socially, and financially.

He earned his B.A. in Politics from Pomona College and is completing his Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology at the University of Washington. His work experience spans elementary through high school in public schools, as well as delivering mental-health interventions supporting students in private school settings. His broad background has given him a deep understanding of the K–12 educational landscape and the wide range of pathways students take toward higher education.

He loves working with students of all backgrounds and brings specialized experience supporting recruited athletes and students with ADHD and autism. As a former collegiate tennis recruit, he brings firsthand insight into the athletic recruitment process. His graduate training at UW focused extensively on supporting students with learning, attention, and emotional challenges–knowledge he uses daily to guide all students with empathy, structure, and individualized support.

He is passionate about helping students tell their own authentic stories and build college lists that reflect who they are and who they hope to become.