Our Team
Kim Penney, M.Ed.
Kim Penney, principal consultant and founder of One-on-One College Consulting, is a certified MBTI® Practitioner. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Tufts University, where she played Division III basketball. She holds a M.Ed. in Guidance Counseling from Salem State University, where she coached women’s basketball. As a former high school guidance counselor with a caseload of 300+ students, Kim established One-on-One College Consulting to offer a more personalized approach. Kim also coached the girls’ varsity basketball team at Reading Memorial High School for 15 years, capturing the Massachusetts’ Division II State Championship in 2012. She was named Coach of the Year by the Boston Globe, the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association, as well as the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association and was inducted into the Reading Memorial High School Athletic Hall of Fame in the fall of 2015. She currently serves as a member of the Tufts Athletic Hall of Fame Committee and the MIAA Endowment Committee. Kim also directs One-on-One Basketball Clinics and the Best of the Best College Basketball Showcase. She frequently gives presentations at conferences and schools throughout the country.
Kate Hurd
Kate Hurd, principal consultant and vice president of operations at One-on-One College Consulting, is a certified MBTI® Practitioner. She joined our team in 2011 and has counseled hundreds of high school students through their admissions journeys. Kate holds a B.A. in Psychology from Colby College and a certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from the University of California, Irvine. She has extensive experience in human resources, operations, and career counseling, and previously managed 300+ remote admissions consultants at an edtech company. As a former collegiate softball captain and recipient of the All-America Scholar-Athlete Award, Kate coached softball at Newton North High School for many years. She is excited to combine her experience in management and training in the educational consulting industry to help oversee One-on-One’s development and growth.
Carolyn Rea, M.Ed.
Carolyn Rea, admissions consultant at One-on-One College Consulting, has been a member of our team since 2010, serving in various administrative, marketing, and advising roles. She has extensive coaching experience at the college, high school and club levels. She holds a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Suffolk University where she served as a career adviser at Suffolk and an assistant women’s basketball coach for the Rams. She has also coached basketball at Vassar College and Reading Memorial High School. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Economics from Vassar College where she captained the women’s basketball team to a Liberty League Championship in 2011. Carolyn manages all phases of our comprehensive college search and college application services by working directly with our students and families to help facilitate an enjoyable and memorable journey through the college admissions process.
Lisa Tighe
Lisa Tighe, admissions consultant at One-on-One College Consulting, joined our team in 2025. She holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame and received her JD from New York University School of Law. Lisa brings a diverse and extensive background in law, HR consulting, writing, teaching, and college advising to the team at One-on-One. She is excited to utilize her unique perspective from years of advising and counseling clients, as well as her independent work offering application support and essay review, in order to offer students expert guidance as they navigate the admissions process and find the best college fit for them to flourish.
Nancy Sacco
Nancy Sacco, admissions consultant at One-on-One College Consulting, joined our team in 2026. Nancy brings over 28 years of experience as a licensed school and college counselor in a preparatory high school setting. She has designed and presented original curriculum for students and families focused on career exploration and the college admissions process, and has extensive experience guiding students through all stages of college planning. Nancy graduated summa cum laude from Salem State University and holds an M.Ed. in School Counseling and a BA in English with triple minors in Psychology, Education, and Constitutional History. For the past 15 years, she has independently consulted with students and families on the college admissions process both locally and nationally. Nancy is excited to dedicate her work exclusively to college consulting, offering a supportive, thoughtful, and personalized approach to helping students find colleges that align with their goals, values, and future aspirations.
Katy Garvin
Katy Garvin, Office Manager and Marketing Specialist at One-on-One College Consulting, joined our team in 2022. Katy graduated from Endicott College in 2023, where she competed as a 4-year member of their women’s lacrosse team. Previously, she worked as a social media marketing intern at iVoicecommunication in Mansfield, MA. She is a graduate of Mansfield High School where she played varsity soccer and lacrosse. Katy is excited to learn best practices in counseling students on the college admissions process as she shares her experiences as a college student-athlete with our One-on-One clients.
Faith Gargano
Faith Gargano, student-athlete coach, joined the One-on-One College Consulting team in February 2026. Faith is a graduate of Sacred Heart University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and competed as a four-year member of the NCAA Division I women’s soccer team. During her time at Sacred Heart, she served as an Assistant Athletic Director Intern for Student-Athlete Support Services, providing academic advising and coordinating wellness initiatives for student-athletes. Faith currently works as an Administrative Assistant in the Office of Admissions at an ISL boarding school, where she supports prospective students and families throughout the admissions process. She is a graduate of Lawrence Academy and continues to work with student-athletes as a private soccer, speed, and agility coach. Faith is especially excited to work with One-on-One student-athletes through the recruiting process and to continue learning best practices for guiding students and families through the college journey.
Cecelia Magargee
Cecelia Magargee, admissions coach at One-on-One College Consulting, joined our team in 2023. She is a 30+ year marketing and event professional, and a lifelong coach. She holds a B.A. in American Studies from Tufts University where she captained both soccer and lacrosse, earning All-American and Tufts Female Athlete of the Year honors. Cecelia spent 15 years running the Global Event Marketing Team at Reebok International, and she served on the organizing committee for both the Atlanta and Salt Lake Olympic Games. Cecelia coached lacrosse at the collegiate level at both Stanford University and Harvard University, as well as coaching high school and club programs in Charlottesville, Virginia. Cecelia currently works at the University of Virginia as a project manager, producing events and building teams across Grounds. She serves as the Vice President of the Girls on the Run board of directors for Central Virginia. Cecelia is really excited to continue her coaching career with One-On-One College Consulting, this time helping students uncover their potential and find the next step on their path forward.
Jaclyn Lyons
Jaclyn Lyons, basketball event manager at One-on-One College Consulting, joined our team in 2016. A standout player at Reading Memorial High School, Jackie played both Division I and Division II college basketball on an athletic scholarship at the University of New Hampshire and Merrimack College, respectively, and earned her B.A. in Graphic Design. In addition to her design/branding expertise, she helps manage our One-on-One Basketball Clinics and annual Best of the Best College Basketball Showcase. After serving as the girls’ varsity head coach at Milton Academy for several years, Jackie works full-time as the co-owner of Hardwood Hustle, an independent year-round basketball training organization for all genders, ages and abilities. She is committed to helping all of our basketball event participants reach their true potential.
