Candidates for Board of Trustees:

Jazmin John, she/her/hers
McDonogh School, Owings Mills, MD

My journey in college counseling did not begin with a roadmap it began with a feeling. As an undergraduate student ambassador at Notre Dame of Maryland University, I discovered something unexpected: a deep, unshakeable sense of purpose in helping students find their path. That feeling has never left me. It has only grown and so has my understanding of what this work truly means.

What started as a passion for student advocacy has evolved into something far greater: a commitment to leaving this profession better than I found it. Not just for students, but for the counselors, educators, and leaders, particularly women of color, who will come after me.

There were not always people who looked like me in these spaces, but I came anyway. And through every room I've entered and every seat I've earned, I have learned that my presence is not incidental it is necessary. Whether I was the first, the only, or simply one of few, I have carried that responsibility with intention. And I have let it propel me forward.

At Friends School of Baltimore, I found my voice not only as a college counselor, but as a DEI leader. When the school launched a national search for a DEI Director, I stepped forward to co-lead the office in an interim capacity, balancing that charge with my work as Assistant Director of College Counseling. Simultaneously, I co-chaired the ACCIS DEIB Committee, where I helped grow the Equity & Innovation Summit, shepherding it from its online origins into its third year as a fully in-person experience. Watching that vision come to life, in a room full of people committed to equity and innovation, remains one of my proudest professional accomplishments.

Legacy is not built in a single moment. It is built into the accumulation of choices: to show up, to speak up, and to lift others as you rise. Every student I've counseled, every counselor I've mentored, and every initiative I've helped birth is part of the legacy I am actively building and actively protecting.

Now in my second year as Associate Director of College Counseling at McDonogh School, I have moved beyond finding my footing. I am actively shaping the culture, deepening student relationships, and contributing to a team that has challenged and expanded my vision of what excellent college counseling looks like. My background spans higher education admissions, independent school communities, and DEIB leadership, a combination that has given me a panoramic view of the challenges and opportunities shaping our profession today.

Serving on the ACCIS Board of Trustees is the natural next chapter in that journey. I am ready to bring bold, inclusive leadership to an organization that has given me so much. I am committed to ensuring ACCIS remains a space where every member regardless of background, identity, or years of experience feels not only welcomed, but valued, heard, and inspired.

The summit. The committee. The students. The colleagues. The women of color who will one day step into roles they don't yet know exist. That is the legacy I am building. And I would be honored to build it alongside you.

Education

Notre Dame of Maryland University B.A Psychology & Philosophy May 2015
Notre Dame of Maryland University M.A Business & Leadership May 2019

Previous Employment

Hood College, Frederick, MD (July 2015-July 2016)
Admission Counselor

Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD (July 2016- July 2019)
Campus Visit & Events Coordinator
Senior Admission Counselor

Garrison Forest School, Owings Mills, MD (July 2019- July 2021)
Assistant Director of Admissions Upper School

Friends School of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD (July 2021-July 2024)
Assistant Director of College Counseling
Interim Co-Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (July 2023- July 2024)

McDonogh School, Owings Mills, MD (July 2024-Current)
Associate Director of College Counseling

Professional Development & Opportunities:

Co-Chair ACCIS DEIB Committee (2023-Current), Brown Sugar Writing Retreat (2025), Member of ACCIS DEIB Committee (2022-2023), NAIS People of Color Conference Seattle (2019) Virtual (2021) San Antonio (2022) Denver (2024), NACAC Seattle (2021) Houston (2022) Baltimore (2023) Los Angeles (2024), ACCIS Equity & Innovation Summit Attendee & Committee Member (2022), ACCIS Equity & Innovation Summit Co-Chair & Planner (2023-2026), ACCIS Summer Institute (2023 & 2024), Glasgow Group Women of Color Retreat (2023), Glasgow Group Administrators of Color Conference (2023), PCACAC Counselor of the Year (2023), AIMS College Counselor Group Coordinator (2023-2024), New Counselor Retreat Ursinus College (Summer 2015), PCACAC Conference (Spring 2016), Social Media Chair for Crab Crawl Counselor Tour (2015-2019)

Sarah Morissette, she/her
Dawson School, Lafayette, CO

Mentorship, professional development and networking have always been professional priorities of mine. Six years in college admissions and over thirteen in college counseling, has given experiences on both sides of the desk. Connecting counselors and showing them the benefits of building one's own network to better serve their students is a passion of mine. I am a motivated, experienced educator whose drive has contributed to a joyful, collaborative approach to leadership and innovative approach to counseling and school programming. Like so many in our profession, I was inspired by what I didn't have going through the college process. My proudest accomplishments have been those fostered through professional development - NACAC, ASCA and ACCIS being some of the gold standards. During my time as Assistant Chair of Guidance and College Counseling at Saint Peter’s Preparatory School, I had the unique opportunity to shape the guidance and college counseling curriculum within our department and to raise the level of care and collaboration at, while also supporting its academic excellence. As the interim director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, I had the honor of supporting our broader community in this important work. Within ACCIS, I seek to utilize my professional expertise, network and background within independent education in order to empower others in their professional and personal work. The Jesuits believe in cura personalis, care for the whole person. This ideal informs every decision I make in how best to support and care for my students, their families and my colleagues. On the micro level, meeting with a student and assisting them navigate the financial aid process, to developing a curriculum to support the whole student throughout their high school career; cura personalis has guided me to always provide excellent service to my school community.

While at Prep and here at Dawson, I involved myself in every facet of life at an independent school. At Prep, I participated in numerous retreat programs and served as a moderator for our Campus Ministry department retreat. I served as the co-moderator of our Student Diversity Board, a student run board celebrating and educating students on different cultures and backgrounds. I co-created and moderated MAGIS, Men Advancing Gender Inclusion and Solidarity. The goal is to aid in anti-sexism work, specifically thinking about how Prep men can create a more just world where all people can fully express their humanity and dignity. At Dawson I help lead grade level trips and chaperone week long college visit programs. Thanks to these experiences beyond college counseling, I have developed strong relationships with both staff, parents and students.

Through all of this, the reason I am best fit for this opportunity within ACCIS is my outgoing, loving nature. With a long history in college admissions and as a NJACAC Executive Board Member, my network of school and college admissions counselors across the nation is strong. Attending and presenting at professional development and networking events such as NJAIS, NACAC and NJACAC events allows collaboration, beyond Boulder Valley. Fourteen years working in college counseling at independent schools has shown me/taught me that community is the key to student success.

Education:
West Chester University M.A, k-12 School Counseling, 2011
St. Joseph’s University B.S., Sociology, 2004

Previous Employment:
Casey Middle School (Boulder, CO) middle school counselor (2022-2023)

St. Peter’s Prep (Jersey City, NJ) Interim Director Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Assistant Chair Guidance and College Counseling Department (September 2012 - June 2022)

Laurel Springs (West Chester, PA) High School Counselor, Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

St. Peter’s University (Jersey City, NJ) Assistant Director of Admissions, July 2005 - May 2007

Paul Smith’s College (Saranac Lake, NY) Admissions Counselor, Aug 2004 - May 2005

Membership and Professional Development Highlights:
ACCIS: Annual Conference 2024, 2025 (presenter 2026)

RMACAC: member 2023 to present

CCHS/CR: member August 2023 - present

Colorado School Counselor Association August 2022 - August 2023

NJACAC: Executive Board and Member, BASICs Tri-Chair, creating content and programming for new college and high school counselors; Camp College tri-chair 2012 - 2022

ASCA: member 2012 - 2023

NACAC: member 2004 – 2007, 2012 - present; ad hoc committee on transparency in college admissions (2025)

Conference Presentations: ACCIS (2026), NJACAC, RMACAC, NJAIS

Jamon Pulliam, he/him/his
Marin Academy, San Rafael, CA

I often return to the honor and responsibility of this work. My path into college counseling is not accidental. As a Black student in a predominantly white high school, I was shaped by educators who saw possibility in me before I could see it in myself. That experience, combined with a college journey that felt both transformative and affirming, continues to ground how I show up for students.

I also think back to my first travel season in admissions, when conversations with counselors across the country and around the world inspired me to join this side of the desk. Their care for students made clear that this work is about more than process. It is about expanding possibilities and helping students see futures they may not yet imagine for themselves.

Over the past decade, my work has spanned college admissions, independent schools, and college-access programming, alongside doctoral research focused on independent school college counselors’ familiarity with Historically Black Colleges and Universities. ACCIS has been central to that journey. I first engaged through New Counselor Workshops and most recently participated in the New Directors Workshop as I stepped into my first directorship. The camaraderie and professional generosity within this community shape my work every day.

That sense of community was especially evident during my doctoral research. A call through the ACCIS listserv generated more than 100 responses, and interviews with 15 colleagues from across the country shaped my dissertation. At a challenging point, an ACCIS colleague reminded me, “just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible,” a message that continues to stay with me. ACCIS is not simply an organization. It is a professional community where meaningful relationships are formed, and for many of us, those relationships have grown into something that feels like family. That sense of connection inspires me to give back in the ways I have been supported.

I have contributed through presenting at the ACCIS Summer Institute, writing and speaking about HBCUs, and participating in the LAISCC x NACAC HBCU Initiative, which increased HBCU presence at the 2024 NACAC Conference. I also led two HBCU tours at Viewpoint School and was recently approved to launch one at Marin Academy. I am especially interested in how ACCIS can continue expanding opportunities for counselors to deepen institutional knowledge through programming and collaboration.

As ACCIS continues to grow, I believe the Board has an opportunity to support counselors navigating a rapidly changing landscape while remaining grounded in its commitments. This includes expanding relevant programming, strengthening professional connection, and ensuring a wide range of perspectives are reflected in leadership.

I would approach Board service with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to contributing thoughtfully to the organization’s long-term direction. ACCIS has shaped my development as a counselor and leader, and I would be honored to help its continued growth and impact.

Education
UCLA — Ed.D., Educational Leadership, 2024
Tuskegee University — B.S., Psychology, 2015
University of Chicago — HBCU Bridge Program, 2015 (coursework in Psychology)

Previous Employment

Marin Academy (San Rafael, CA)
Director of College Counseling | 2025–Present

Viewpoint School (Calabasas, CA)
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling | 2024–2025
Associate Director of College Counseling | 2019–2024

Drew School (San Francisco, CA)
Associate Director of College Counseling | 2017–2019

Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA)
Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment | 2016–2017

Professional Leadership & Development

ACCIS
Presenter, Summer Institute | 2023
Presenter, Innovation & Equity Summit (Vanderbilt University) | 2025

NACAC
Presenter, “Understanding the Familiarity of School and College Counselors with HBCUs”
National Conference (Columbus) | 2025
Guiding the Way to Inclusion (Atlanta) | 2025

UCLA Extension
Instructor, Inclusive College Counseling (LAUSD Pilot Grant Program) | 2024–2025

Tuskegee National Alumni Association
Western Regional Director | 2023–2027
Young Alumni Chair | 2016–2020

United Negro College Fund, National Alumni Council
Elections Chair | 2022–2026
Secretary | 2022–2023

USC Bovard Scholars Program
Admissions Coach | 2019–2023 (summers)

Additional Engagement
NACAC, WACAC, LAISCC
Loyola University New Orleans Counselor Advisory Board | 2019–2023
Outside Reader: USC, University of San Francisco, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Bartley William Sides, he/him
Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville, SC

I graduated from a rural public high school in South Carolina and have since worked across a wide range of educational settings, including a large public university, a small private university, and an independent high school. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the varied challenges and opportunities facing students and counselors. I remain keenly aware of what it felt like to navigate the college process in a high school with a college-going rate of approximately 20% and limited guidance. That perspective continues to ground my commitment to access, clarity, and advocacy, and to leading with humility and respect for experiences different from my own.

For eighteen years, I have worked in both college admission and college counseling, helping students navigate an increasingly complex admissions landscape while remaining grounded in authenticity, curiosity, and care. My professional path began in undergraduate admissions, where I served as an Admissions Counselor and International Applicant Coordinator at the University of Georgia before joining the admissions team at Furman University.

Since 2015, I have served as Associate Director of College Counseling at Christ Church Episcopal School. In addition to college counseling, I lead programming across all grade levels, including serving as Lead Advisor for 11th grade and designing a weekly advisory curriculum. My work extends beyond individual counseling to institutional leadership, including chairing a strategic planning steering committee focused on partnerships in community service, research, and internships. I also serve as NCAA Liaison, manage all standardized testing administration (PSAT, ACT, AP), coordinate the school profile and office communications, and oversee logistics for more than 75 annual college visitors and our Counselor Advisory Board.

I remain deeply engaged in professional organizations that support college counseling and admission. As a member of ACCIS, I first became involved as the manager of the organization’s Facebook page. Once the ACCIS Communications committee was formed to oversee all social media, I remained as a member, managing content and engagement across social media platforms. This past year, I joined the ACCIS 360 Review committee. I have also been an active member of SACAC since 2008, serving in numerous leadership roles, including Board Member, Co-Chair of Government Relations, and Co-Chair of the Extend the Dream Scholarship Committee. Most notably, I co-founded and co-led SACAC Leads, a professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders for service within the organization. This initiative required sustained program design, faculty recruitment, and facilitation, with a weekly commitment throughout the academic year, and was recognized with the 2024 NACAC Rising Star Award for Programs. I have also contributed as a long-time SACAC Annual Conference presenter and mentor. My involvement with NACAC has included serving as Co-Chair of the Upstate South Carolina National College Fair Committee, where I coordinated large-scale events to support college access, as well as participating in advocacy efforts such as NACAC Day on the Hill.

Throughout my career, I have been most energized by work that brings people together, whether through student advising, program development, or professional leadership. I believe the strength of our profession lies in collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to students. My approach is grounded in authenticity, practical problem-solving, and a desire to help both students and colleagues do their best work in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

Education
Wake Forest University – Master of Arts in Management, Babcock Graduate School of Management, 2008
Furman University – Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, 2007

Employment

Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville, SC

• Associate Director of College Counseling (June 2015 – Present)

University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA

• External Admissions Reader (November 2024 – Present)

Furman University Office of Admission, Greenville, SC

• Senior Assistant Director of Admission (October 2013 – June 2015)
• Assistant Director of Admission (April 2011 – October 2013)
• Admission Counselor (August 2010 – April 2011)

University of Georgia Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Athens, GA

• Admissions Counselor & International Applicant Coordinator (June 2008 – August 2010)

Professional Development

ACCIS
Communications Committee Member (2019–2025)
ACCIS 360 Review Committee Member (2025-Present)

SACAC
Co-Founder &Co-Chair, SACAC Leads(2020–2025)
SACAC Mentor (2021)
Board Member (2016–2019)
Co-Chair, Government Relations Committee (2014–2016)
Co-Chair, Extend the Dream Scholarship Committee (2014–2016) Annual Conference Presenter (2009–2015, 2017–2019, 2021–2025)
SAIL Participant (2015)

NACAC
Co-Chair, Upstate SC National College Fair Committee (2016–2020)
NACAC Day on the Hill Participant (2018)

Counselor Advisory Boards
Mercer University (2024–Present)
Furman University (2024–Present)
University of Tennessee (2021–2025)
College Board SC Counselor Advisory Board (2018–2019)

Conference Presentations
Government’s Impact on Education, 2018
Another Facebook Rant - Finding Solutions to Problems that Frustrate Both Sides of the Desk, 2019
The Pursuit of Happiness, 2019
Is it Important or is it Essential?, 2021
Who Leads? SACAC Leads! - A Look at SACAC's Newest PD Program,2021
Counseling from the Other Side of the Desk, 2021
It's All Fun and Games: Bringing Play Into College Counseling Programming, 2023
Programs that Pop: Connecting the Dots Between School Culture and Effective Programming, 2024
Great Questions Lead to Great Answers, 2024
Likes, Follows, and Future Plans: Using Social Media to Guide Students, 2025
The One Where We Write Effective Counselor Recommendation Letters, 2025

Publications
Contributor, The College Finder(Fifth Edition), 2025
Author, “Six Easy Ways to Earn MVP on Turkey Day,” ACCIS Blog, 2025

Candidate for Board Treasurer-elect:

Libby Weith, she/her
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, Alexandria, VA

I have sincerely valued my time as a member of ACCIS, attending annual conferences, virtual professional development meetings, and learning alongside colleagues. I would be honored to take my involvement to the next level by serving as the ACCIS Treasurer.

Beyond my professional responsibilities, I have been a dedicated long-term volunteer. Most notably, I served for six years as the Vice President of Finance and Chair of the Finance Committee for the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC). I was responsible for financial oversight and record keeping; I handled all accounts payable and receivable, including reconciliations; I managed bank and investment accounts; and I had oversight of our part-time employee. I created the annual budget, managed cash flow, and led short and long-term financial strategy conversations. I worked with our accountant to file taxes, maintained insurance coverage, managed incorporation compliance, and regularly updated and supported alignment with our fiscal policy. And I was responsible for reporting to the Executive Board and membership as the steward of our financial health and long-term sustainability.

My tenure was defined by navigating unprecedented curveballs. During the pandemic, I worked tirelessly to generate creative revenue streams and ensure we remained financially stable while continuing to fund vital member programs. We had the opportunity to thoughtfully think through our strategic priorities and to ensure that we were able to continue to fund the professional development experiences for our members, to find opportunities and programs that furthered our mission and values statement, and to support our members as they conducted the important work of supporting students. I also led a complex reincorporation process, working with legal counsel and government agencies to guarantee compliance. While we were able to successfully reincorporate, the ripple effect was extensive. My time as VP of Finance involved a lot of detailed, day-to-day work, as well as the high-level strategic thinking required of a board member. I championed a perspective rooted in financial health and risk mitigation, directing every collective decision toward the greater good and long-term vitality of the association.

I view fiscal responsibility not as an end in itself, but as the essential foundation for our advocacy and equity work. Now, more than ever, our work supporting students is essential. I believe that every student, regardless of circumstance, should have the support to make informed choices about their college plans. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to an equity and inclusion framework that values students for their full, intersectional identities. This requires a practice rooted in vulnerability and authenticity; I am constantly checking my own biases and remain open to learning, even when I get it wrong. Those same goals guide my volunteer commitments and my engagement with colleagues. From attending NACAC’s Guiding the Way conference to readings and webinars and virtual engagement sessions to writing an office Anti-Racism and Anti-Bias statement to diving into the Examining Whiteness curriculum to attending monthly ACCIS WAAG meetings and co-leading a DEIB group at my own institution, I have worked both individually and collectively to push myself to learn more and to do better.

More specifically, as PCACAC VP of Finance, I led conversations to verify that our programs aligned with our priorities. At Leadership Team meetings and Board meetings, I held our spending accountable to our mission, filtering all proposed initiatives through the lens of diversity and equitable access. I ensured every expenditure and program remained rooted in our core value of inclusivity. And I will do the same as ACCIS Treasurer. I will ask detailed questions, listen and analyze the information and proposals, and facilitate a thorough examination to guarantee that, in everything we do, we are mission aligned.

While our role as college admission professionals is to champion students, the work of ACCIS is to support those professionals. And today, that is more important than ever before. I am focused on fostering a sense of connection and acceptance for every member. I am eager to nurture a culture where each member’s story is respected and embraced, and where core values are integrated throughout the entire member experience.

Given my experiences, I am uniquely positioned to take on the role of ACCIS Treasurer. I am eager to focus on building sustainable financial models, to strengthen how we support members, and move the work of ACCIS forward. I see it as a true gift to collaborate with colleagues to advance the mission of our professional organization.

Education
Clemson University MBA, 2012
Furman University BA: Political Science and History, 2006

Employment

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School (Alexandria, VA)
Associate Director of College Counseling and Class Dean (2016-Present); College Counselor (2013-2016); AP Coordinator (2013-2019); August Adventures Camp Director (2014-2019)

University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA) External Admissions Reader (2024-Present)

Furman University (Greenville, SC)
Senior Assistant Director of Admission (2011-2013); Assistant Director of Admission (2009-2011); Admission Counselor (2007-2009); Scholarship Coordinator (2008-2013); Summer Scholars Program Director (2011-2013); Summer Scholars Program Assistant Director (2008-2011)

Professional Development

PCACAC: Vice President of Finance and Chair of the Finance Committee (2018-2024); Ann Powell Mentor Committee (2023-Present) Summer Institute Faculty Member and Mentor (2022-2024); Acting Executive Assistant (2021-2022); Leadership Education Certificate Awardee (2020-2021); Conference Planning Committee (2016-2018); Finance Committee (2016-2018); Professional Development Committee (2016-2019); Ann Powell Mentor (2013-2014)

NACAC: Conference Volunteer (2010, 2023); Conference Session Reviewer (2023)

Kappa Kappa Gamma: Chairman of Field Representatives (2016-2020)

Conference Presentations

PCACAC: “Beyond the Inbox: Rethinking College Counseling Communications” (2026); “The Truth About Counselor Recommendations” (2026); “Mental Health and Well-Being of Students and Professionals” (2023); “Overreach vs. No, really, Reach: Strategies of Containment and Encouragement” (2018); “So, what do you want to be when you grow up?” (2016); “360° Case Studies” (2014). NARAC: “Where Students are Today” (2023). PCACAC Summer Institute: “So You Want to be Viewed as a Professional? Building Relationships Around the Table” (2022, 2023); “Beyond Grammar and Spell Check: The College Essay as the Student's Voice” (2022, 2023). PCACAC/SACAC Joint Conference: “Middle Management, Masters, & Margaritas” (2012)