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The New England Association for College Admission Counseling is the number one resource in New England for college admissions professionals. NEACAC fulfills its mission by developing and providing services, programs, and opportunities for members so they can serve and assist students in their transition from secondary to post-secondary education.

We aim to lead in shaping the college counseling, admission and enrollment profession by:

• Developing ethical and social responsibility within the profession through the establishment and maintenance of high professional standards;
• Supporting and encouraging collaborative relationships and providing professional development opportunities for all members;
• Advocating for policies that impact the profession at the state, regional and national level; and
• Fostering development of equal opportunities for, and access to, post secondary education for all students, utilizing the collective influence and knowledge of the members.

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President's Message

Greetings, and welcome to NEACAC!

My name is Sharonda Dailey Thompson, and I am honored to serve as the 2026-2027 President of NEACAC! This organization has been a critical component of my growth as a professional in the field of college admission, so it truly means the world to me to have the opportunity to give back to the organization in this way. Thank you, NEACAC members, for trusting me to lead.

The President of NEACAC is but one piece of an intricate puzzle of volunteers and full and part-time professionals who keep the organization running, and I am extremely fortunate to have great partners with whom I can collaborate on mission-driven work. Special thank you to the 2026-2027 Executive Board:

• Eliza Etter- President-Elect
• Adaeze Ogunedo- Past President 
• Mo Zelaya- Vice President
• Katie Seeley- Treasurer
• Stacey Zwick- Treasurer-Elect
• Vanessa Montorsi- Past Treasurer 
• Carlo Fierimonte- Secretary
• Christina Doyle- Executive Director

In addition, thank you to our incredible Governing Board, all of our committee volunteers, and to our Executive Assistant, Christina Beauchemin! 

NEACAC is 4,000+ members strong, and, as a collective, we have all of the knowledge, expertise, and tools to make a difference, not only for our students but also for each other. Members, I hope that you will utilize NEACAC programming to both receive information that will strengthen your journey as a professional in the field and give to the next generation of leaders. With our broad range of free programs, grants and scholarships, and reimbursements for volunteer travel, NEACAC opportunities are accessible to all. Please review our website to discover what’s available, and don’t hesitate to reach out to our committee chairs to learn more. 

If you are not a NEACAC member yet but want to tap into our robust resources, abundant professional development opportunities, large network, and more, we welcome you to join! Please visit our membership page to begin the registration process.

Throughout my term, I will be eager to both listen and engage! I can be reached at [email protected]. May the year ahead be a great one!

Sincerely,

Sharonda Dailey Thompson (she/her/hers)
President, NEACAC