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Admissions Advisor

Liz K Emerson

Liz has over 18 years of experience in higher education, specializing in admissions, academic advising, and career development. She has supported students across diverse disciplines—including Liberal Arts, STEM, Business, and Law—at institutions such as Heidelberg University, Miami University of Ohio, the University of Florida, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and The School of Law. She also has extensive experience advising students pursuing pre-health and pre-law pathways.

Liz’s admissions experience includes serving as an Admission Ambassador at Heidelberg University, evaluating undergraduate and graduate applications at Miami University of Ohio, and working at the educational arm of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. In this role, she worked with parents and students in the college admission process and assisted Ivy League admissions officers in identifying and recruiting top global talent from the region. Recognizing the significance of the admissions journey for students and families, Liz also partnered with the Admissions Office at Emory Law to provide prospective students with meaningful insights during campus visits.

Passionate about student success, Liz brings a wealth of expertise and a global perspective to her work in higher education. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and all things Oprah Winfrey! (fun fact: Liz travelled with Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King & other Educators to Sydney Australia in 2010)