Gerene Keesler

Gerene Keesler, MS, is a college counseling professional with 20+ years of experience in admissions advising, career counseling, and academic coaching. Her students have earned admission to Duke, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, University of Michigan, NYU, Boston University, William & Mary, Purdue, and Gonzaga, among others.

Her work centers on supporting students and families through critical academic and career transitions, with particular strength in working with neurodivergent and twice-exceptional (2e) students, holistic development, and equitable outcomes. She is fully bilingual in Spanish.

Gerene has held a range of roles spanning K–12 and higher education. As a college counselor for PrepU, she provided individualized guidance to international students on university selection, major exploration, applications, essays, and interview preparation. As Assistant Site Director at Troy University, she managed graduate admissions, financial aid, and 400+ student records while maintaining strong measurable outcomes and student satisfaction. She has also served as Owner of Admissions Untangled, and held roles as Site Trainer and Site Registrar.

Earlier in her career, Gerene was named Advisor of the Southwest Region while at the University of Tulsa, a recognition of her impact and regional expertise.

She holds a Master of Science in Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, both from Loyola University New Orleans, a College Counseling certificate from UC San Diego, and a Cognitive Coaching certification from IBCCES. She is a Professional Member of both HECA and IECA.