About Us

Judith Ann Christie
Judy founded College Planning Consultants in 1998. She was co-founder of the Career Center at South Eugene High School and Coordinator for 10 years. Judith received an Associate Degree from Hartford College for Women and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology/psychology. Her early graduate work was at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She received the Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA in 2003. Her experience includes participation in The College Board Summer Program, various seminars on college admission, College Board workshops, and attendance at annual educational consultants’ conferences. She frequently visits colleges and universities throughout the United States and speaks to groups and schools about the college process. She is enthusiastic about continually monitoring trends in college admissions and life on campuses. Judith's weekly ‘College Tip’ column which appeared in high school email newsletters can be found in the 'College Tips' link. Her professional associations include membership in PNACAC, IECA and HECA. Judith is committed to helping students make their best choice for their college experience.

Nancy Carlson
Nancy founded College Planning Consultants in 1998. She had previously volunteered in the Career Center at South Eugene High School, and represented the Career Center at monthly meetings of the area’s high school counselors. Nancy is a graduate of Oregon State University in Education with post-graduate courses from the University of Oregon. She has taught in both public and private schools. Nancy has experience working with the academic and extracurricular needs of talented and gifted students. She has participated in The College Board Summer Program as well as college visitation tours. She is a member of PNACAC and HECA professional organizations. Nancy works to guide all students in making their best choice for the post-high school years.

Jan Lippen-Holtz

Jan joined College Planning Consultants in the Ashland office in 2006. She earned her BA at UC Berkeley, a fifth year teaching degree from Portland State University with post graduate courses at Southern Oregon University. Jan has been an educator in Oregon for 25 years, including several years as a specialist for a district-wide talented and gifted program.

Jan is on the Advisory Board for SOU Youth Programs and is an ASPIRE volunteer for Ashland High School. She has done college tours and is a member of HECA and PNACAC.

Using an Independent Consultant

Few choices have as great an impact as the choice of a school or college. Students and their families can find this decision overwhelming as they struggle to evaluate options and make wise choices. IECA member consultants counsel students and their families in the selection of educational programs, based on the student's individual needs and talents.

HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association)

IECA (Independent Education Consultants Association)

PNACAC (Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Consultants)