is an experienced educator, editor, and college admissions advisor who works closely with students and families to navigate the college process with clarity, confidence, and intention. A longtime adjunct faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Boston University, Ami brings a thoughtful, student-centered approach to helping students identify their strengths, reflect on their experiences, and articulate their academic goals. Drawing on her firsthand experience with admissions processes in higher education, she helps students understand how applications are read and how to present themselves clearly and authentically.

As Senior Editor of Art Education, the flagship journal of the National Art Education Association, Ami mentored both experienced and first-time authors through complex writing and revision processes. This editorial background directly informs her admissions work, where she helps students develop compelling application essays and personal statements that reflect who they are, not who they think colleges want them to be. A recipient of multiple national awards for scholarship and service, Ami combines rigor with empathy in her counseling practice. She holds a doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California, San Diego. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two children.