Generational Development, College Counseling and Beyond

More than Acceptances. Developing a Life-Long Vision

When acceptances aren’t enough — developing your children to have a fulfilling and purposeful life requires the Interface approach. We bridge the gap between high achievement and true ownership.

3 in 5

young adults report no clear sense of meaning or purpose in their lives.

1 in 5

can articulate what they want to do with their lives — and why.

6 x

more likely to experience anxiety and depression: students in high-achieving environments face greater mental health challenges than their peers.

Philosophy

You’ve spent years building a foundation of opportunity for your child—the best schools, the right tutors, the unique experiences. Yet, there is a quiet, growing fear — they are collecting credentials without purpose.
At Interface, we translate advantage into personal agency. We work with families who recognize that a strong transcript is only the beginning.
High achievers who follow a path learn to define one. Students who once relied on external pressure to drive achievement begin to take ownership of their decisions. Families move from uncertainty about what comes next to confidence in who their child is becoming.
We prepare for more than an application cycle; we prepare young adults for the moment when no one is telling them what to do next.

Who We Work With

You’ve given your child every advantage—the schools, the access, the opportunity. But there is one thing you cannot hand down: Purpose. We partner with families who realize “getting in” is the easy part; the hard part is making sure their child doesn’t drift through the life and opportunities available to them.

Services

Families come to us at different stages — what they share is the work that follows.

College Counseling

Where most families start.

We guide students through every part of the application: school list, essays, interviews, and decisions, while building clarity, direction, and ownership.

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Rising Gen Leadership Development

The core of what we do.

A multi-year engagement building what college and career assume but rarely teach: purpose, judgment, and the capacity to make hard decisions.

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Parent Coaching

The work upstream of everything else.

We work with parents on the patterns that shape how children meet pressure, handle opportunity, and grow into independence. Long before outcomes show on a transcript.

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THRIVE

The transition after admission.

We help students move from external achievement to internal direction, building the clarity, confidence, and purpose needed to navigate college, career, and adulthood with intention.

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Testimonials

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Testimonials

Expertise

Interface is unique among counseling services, offering a true partnership of American and global expertise. Our veteran educators have spent years as counselors, admissions officers, and teachers at selective universities and high schools around the world, providing unique insights into the application process

Lorna Gray

Lorna Gray

President and Founder

Lorna Gray

President and Founder Read More
Ashley Nieblas

Ashley Nieblas

Chief Operating Officer

Ashley Nieblas

Chief Operating Officer Read More
Dr. Tiffany Noel

Dr. Tiffany Noel

Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development

Dr. Tiffany Noel

Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development Read More
Pia Sahni

Pia Sahni

Senior Director of Counseling Operations

Pia Sahni

Senior Director of Counseling Operations Read More
Julie Ho

Julie Ho

Director of Global Sales & Marketing

Julie Ho

Director of Global Sales & Marketing Read More
Keith Gramling

Keith Gramling

Director of Admissions Strategy & Counseling

Keith Gramling

Director of Admissions Strategy & Counseling Read More
Stephanie Schneider

Stephanie Schneider

Associate Director of the Writing Team

Stephanie Schneider

Associate Director of the Writing Team Read More
Susan Goodkin

Susan Goodkin

Senior Strategic Advisor

Susan Goodkin

Senior Strategic Advisor Read More
Hope Murtaugh

Hope Murtaugh

Special Advisor

Hope Murtaugh

Special Advisor Read More
 Lei Yu

Lei Yu

Director of Operations

Lei Yu

Director of Operations Read More
Rainbow Chen

Rainbow Chen

Director of Customer Service

Rainbow Chen

Director of Customer Service Read More
 Lei Shen

Lei Shen

Associate Director of Customer Service

Lei Shen

Associate Director of Customer Service Read More
Dr. Maria Doulatova

Dr. Maria Doulatova

Personal Development & Motivation Coach

Dr. Maria Doulatova

Personal Development & Motivation Coach Read More
Serena Yao

Serena Yao

Director of Personnel Administration

Serena Yao

Director of Personnel Administration Read More
SEINOR MENTORS
Toby Bowman

Toby Bowman

Career Development Mentor

Toby Bowman

Career Development Mentor Read More
Sunny Sun

Sunny Sun

Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Mentor

Sunny Sun

Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Mentor Read More
Andy Xu

Andy Xu

Economics, History & Humanities Research Mentor

Andy Xu

Economics, History & Humanities Research Mentor Read More
Yang Xu

Yang Xu

Artificial Intelligence & Computational Biology Mentor

Yang Xu

Artificial Intelligence & Computational Biology Mentor Read More
Dr. Bo Li

Dr. Bo Li

Sports Management & Media Studies Mentor

Dr. Bo Li

Sports Management & Media Studies Mentor Read More
Mark London Williams

Mark London Williams

Creative Writing & Storytelling Mentor

Mark London Williams

Creative Writing & Storytelling Mentor Read More
Junyi Zhang

Junyi Zhang

Computer Science & Project Management Mentor

Junyi Zhang

Computer Science & Project Management Mentor Read More
Yahan Wang

Yahan Wang

Arts Administration & Economics Mentor

Yahan Wang

Arts Administration & Economics Mentor Read More
Qiyuan Cheng (Kevin)

Qiyuan Cheng (Kevin)

Computer Science & Product Innovation Mentor

Qiyuan Cheng (Kevin)

Computer Science & Product Innovation Mentor Read More
Heidi Zhang

Heidi Zhang

Artificial Intelligence & NLP Mentor

Heidi Zhang

Artificial Intelligence & NLP Mentor Read More
Aaron Wang

Aaron Wang

Medicine & Life Sciences Mentor

Aaron Wang

Medicine & Life Sciences Mentor Read More

Impact

Most students arrive at Interface defined by outcomes—measured for so long, by so many people, metrics have become their identity. We help students separate identity from achievement, rebuilding a sense of self empowering them to move from meeting external expectations to defining their own direction.
What changes is not just their resume, but their ability to think independently, make decisions with confidence, and carry responsibility with ease.