Lynette Mathews:

Founder and CEO of The College Planning Center

Lynette is dedicated to helping families find joy in their educational journey. She has developed a method of discovery to help teens search for a good college fit and a purposeful life beyond high school. As an experienced business owner, Lynette works to maintain a socially responsible corporation with a demonstrated history of advocating for students in the educational consulting industry. Lynette is a strong entrepreneurial professional with a knack for building strong teams and launching new concepts.

Awarded the prestigious IDEA grant by the Western Association for College Admissions Counseling (WACAC) for her work with under-represented students in the community, Lynette continues to work to make college accessible for all deserving students. She takes pride in keeping up with current trends in higher education and is considered an expert in the industry, having presented at professional organizations such as NACAC, HECA, IECA, and WACAC Conferences and webinars over the years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Loyola Marymount University and a Certificate in College Counseling with distinction from the University of California at Los Angeles. She receives great joy in supporting her students throughout their high school years to discover their future and to set themselves up for success in life.

In addition to educational consulting, you can find Lynette enjoying the creation of ceramic art, planting and maintaining edible landscaping, and investing precious time with family and friends.

You can reach Lynette at: [email protected] or 415-891-3293