Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Innovation Forge! Kicking off the series is Hayley Burke, a dedicated college counselor and first-generation college graduate whose journey from working in admissions to guiding students through the college process offers a unique and insightful perspective.

Hayley shares how an internship at Guantanamo Bay reshaped her career ambitions, what drives her passion for innovation in education, and how she’s using technology like Slate.org to streamline college admissions for high school students. She also unpacks what works (and what doesn’t) in the modern college application process

Plus, in The Smith Signature, Hayley reveals the tool she swears by, a key trend shaping higher ed, and the one thing she’d change about how colleges engage students.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on making college admissions more student-centered, efficient, and equitable!

Reach out to Hayley Burke to continue the conversation, recruit her to your Counselor Advisory Board, or get the best New Mexico food recs - [email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-burke-28235156/

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