College Coach’s Management Team
Michael London
Michael London, Co-founder, President and CEO
Mr. London is recognized as a pioneer in educational consulting. His insights on college admissions, education reform and child development are often discussed in the media, including: CNN, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek. His business background is extensive; prior to co-founding College Coach, Mr. London was a Director at Harte-Hanks Communications where he designed and implemented direct marketing strategies and programs for Fortune 500 companies. His established track record includes success at ADVO, Inc., where he was recognized as #1 out of 75 business developers. Prior to gaining direct marketing expertise, Mr. London served as the Marketing Manager in The Office of the President at Digital Equipment Corporation. He graduated with distinction from Babson College and the Boston University Graduate School of Management.
Lloyd Peterson
Lloyd Peterson, Vice President of Academic Strategy
Mr. Peterson has spent nearly two decades in college admissions and college counseling. Prior to joining College Coach, he served as the Director of Admissions at Vassar College and was a senior admissions officer at Yale University. Mr. Peterson started his career in the admissions office of Colorado College. He is an acclaimed lecturer, consultant and writer on key college admissions topics; including his recent appearance as commentator for CNBC's College Preview Show. He has served as Co-Chairman for the Association of Black Admission and Financial Officers of the Ivy League and Sister Schools and is a member of National Association of College Admission Counseling and The College Board. Mr. Peterson graduated magna cum laude in Medieval Literature, and also holds a Master of Science degree in education, both from the University of Colorado.
Stephen Kramer
Stephen Kramer, Co-founder
Mr. Kramer is considered a thought-leader in the field of education with particular expertise in grades K-12 and the transition to college. Prior to co-founding College Coach, he initiated and led the education practice at Fidelity Ventures, the venture capital arm of Fidelity Investments. While at Fidelity Ventures, he invested in and consulted to a number of education service companies. Prior to his experience at Fidelity, Mr. Kramer was a consultant with Arthur D. Little, where he directed high growth organizations in the areas of strategy and operations. Mr. Kramer studied at the London School of Economics and graduated with highest distinction from Babson College and the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.
Bright Horizons Management Team