Hilary Sullivan is the Founder and Principal of Affirm Educational Planning, where she brings a thoughtful, highly personalized approach to college counseling. She earned a Distinction in the Graduate Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and completed her practicum at The American Heritage School in Delray Beach, Florida. She further expanded her expertise through the Fundamentals of Graduate School Admissions Counseling program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI).

Hilary is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and a member of both the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) and the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC), organizations that uphold the highest ethical standards in the field. She also holds an MBA from London Business School and has contributed to the admissions process as an alumni interviewer for the South Florida region.

In addition to her counseling work, Hilary is actively engaged in her community. She currently serves on the Board of the Baptist Health Foundation and the Bethesda Hospital Council, and has previously held board positions with The Frederick Gunn School, The Unity School, and Impact 100 PBC.

Hilary’s professional background includes more than a decade in institutional financial services across New York, London, Boston, and Miami. Over the past nine years, she has guided nearly 100 students through the college admissions process, developing a deep understanding of its evolving landscape. She remains committed to ongoing professional development and visits colleges regularly to stay current with admissions trends.

Hilary works with students throughout the United States and internationally, and also offers select support for boarding school and graduate school applicants. Families interested in learning more about Affirm Educational Planning are invited to schedule a complimentary consultation with Hilary.