Common App welcomes four new members to the 2024-2025 Board of Directors
By Emma Steele
June 3, 2024
Common App, the non-profit organization that serves over 1 million students and over 1,000 colleges and universities each year, announces the newest members of its Board of Directors who will begin their terms of service on July 1, 2024:
Kim Cook
Chief Executive Officer
National College Attainment Network
Miguel Costa
Associate Dean of Admissions and Outreach
IE University (Spain)
Descatur “Des” Potier
Executive Director of Admissions
Morehouse College (GA)
Sara Strickland
School Counselor
City Academy Charter School (Salt Lake City, UT)
Additionally, term extensions for five members were approved, effective July 1:
Yvonne Berumen
Vice President Admission & Financial Aid
Pitzer College (CA)
Steve Hahn
Senior Director for Higher Education
Huron Consulting
Tevera D. Stith
Vice President, Alumni Impact
KIPP Foundation
Anna Takahashi
Director of College Counseling
Eastside College Prep (East Palo Alto, CA)
Jonathan B. Williams
Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions
New York University (NY)
"Common App’s Board members bring incredible dedication, expertise, and passion to enhancing access, equity, and integrity in the college admissions process. Their steadfast commitment to our mission and their strong leadership significantly bolster our organization. We are deeply thankful for their work."
The Common App Board of Directors comprises distinguished leaders from college admissions, counseling, and various other fields, all united by a shared commitment to enhancing global college access. Their guidance and expertise have been instrumental in shaping Common App’s strategic direction to fulfill its mission.
Finally, as they complete their board service on June 30, Common App extends its deep appreciation and thanks to these four people who have generously served the organization during their time on the board.
Cynthia Archer
Chair, Board of Trustees
Bryn Mawr College (PA)
Karen Richardson
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Princeton University (NJ)
Art Rodriguez
Vice President & Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Carleton College (MN)
Karen Stout
President & CEO
Achieving the Dream
The Governance Committee of Common App’s Board of Directors recruits and recommends candidates for Board service. We welcome applications from chief admission officers at Common App member institutions and full-time secondary school counselors or counselors employed by not-for-profit college access programs.
Those interested in serving on Common App’s Board of Directors are invited to complete an online application. Those who would like to nominate a colleague can do so using this nomination form.