Terry Wilfong
President

Mr. Terry Wilfong is one of the nation’s top experts on financing college and admissions, and he has worked with hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States. He has held positions in Admissions, Recruitment and Enrollment Management and has served as a consultant in the field to many. Mr. Wilfong is a retired military officer and has dedicated his life to advancing educational opportunities for thousands of young men and women. He provides the Foundation with technical expertise in college admissions, financing and success.

Professional Highlights:
• Has made hundreds of radio and TV show appearances across the country and provided seminars to hundreds of thousands of parents
• Syndicated columnist, producing weekly and monthly articles on college admissions and financing
• Recipient, MacArthur Award for the most outstanding junior officer in the United States Army world-wide
• Recipient, University President’s Recognition Award, 2003 in Educational Marketing and Recruitment

Dr. Sharon Green
Vice President of Development
Email: sgreen@collegeoptions.net

Dr. Green has over 20 years experience in academic, corporate, and board roles in Texas and Illinois including trustee for Austin Community College, Director of Strategic Education Alliances for Motorola University, and Co-chair of the Technology Task Force for the Illinois Workforce Investment Board.    Dr. Green has also served as a leadership and organizational development consultant for a variety of organizations.  Her publications on youth in the workplace and business and education partnerships have been published by the American Society for Training and Development, Motorola, Inc., and university publishers. 

Dr. Green received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University (Texas), and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration also from the University of Texas at Austin. 

Emily Donahue
Director of Games and Events
Email: edonahue@collegeoptions.net
770-632-0399

Ms. Donahue has more than 20 years experience in program development, special events, training and academic competitions. She has managed all of the foundation academic bowls and leadership symposium events including the web-based and in-person events.  Ms. Donahue selected the question content, monitored the progress of each online competition and coordinated the championship events including transportation, meals, speakers, publicity and lodging.  Prior to joining the foundation she managed field programs for an international aid organization and directed special events for a Washington, DC public relations firm. 

Ms. Donahue has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Springhill College and Masters of Arts in Latin American Studies from George Washington University.

Keirsten Stepp
Director of Operations
Email: kstepp@collegeoptions.net
1-888-576-8287

Keirston’s knowledge of the secondary and advanced educational experience make her the perfect match to direct the foundation in its goals to improve matriculation from high school to college. During her college education, Keirston was heavily involved an all levels of leadership and extracurricular programs.  Since graduating, she has work in operational positions for national and international companies from HR to business development.  Her accomplishments in private consulting and public speaking make her a very valuable asset to the Foundation. 

• Georgia State University - BA Journalism– Public Relations
• Marcus Evans Group - Office Manager/ Human Resources Coordinator
• International Sports Management - Administrative Manager
• Davis and Associates - Public Relations/Marketing –Administrative/ Executive Assistant