​Meet Our Team

Sue Slotnick

Chair, Board of Directors
College Counselor and Mentor
Sue Slotnick has worked as a K-12 Director of Admissions and Director of School Placement at two independent schools in the Los Angeles, California area for 38 years.  She is currently CEO of Educational Test Prep, LLC and works as an independent college counselor specializing in assisting students in obtaining financial assistance for their college education.
Lisa Kurstin
Secretary & Treasurer, Board of Directors
Director of Programs
Lisa Kurstin brings 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher and senior level school administrator in local independent schools.  Lisa’s administrative experience includes having served as a Director of Studies and Director of Admissions, as well as Education Programs Manager at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, California.
Mitchell Butler
Teacher, Tutor
Member, Board of Directors
​Mentor
Mitchell is a former 4-year letter winner in basketball from UCLA who went on to play 11 years of professional basketball, 8 of which were in the NBA with the WashingtonBullets/Wizards, Portland Trailblazers and Cleveland Cavaliers. He spent one year as an Assistant Coach with the Washington Wizards, helping them to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 30 years, while also working in management as Director of Player Development. He has been a NBPA Certified Agent for the past 14 years. He’s the only agent who has played, coached and managed in the NBA. Mitchell is currently a trustee of his high school alma mater, Oakwood School, where he serves on the Executive Committee and is the Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.  ​
Margo Long
Member, Board of Directors
​Mentor
Margo Long is an educator with over 50 years of experience.  She has taught in both public and private schools and has been Principal of an independent school for 39 years. Margo was a co-founder of the Alliance for Minorities in Independent Schools and served as a Board member for this organization for many years. 
Juliann Rooke
Teacher, Tutor
Member, Board of Directors
Mentor
Juliann is currently the Executive Director of Descanso Gardens Guild in La Canada Flintridge.  Her experience  includes senior management roles at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and St. James 'School in Los Angeles. An active community volunteer, Juliann currently serves on the Board of the San Marino Junior Alliance and is a former board member of the San Marino Schools Foundation.
Ralph Slotnick
Member
​Advisor
Ralph Slotnick has been an international entrepreneur for over 60 years. Ralph is the founder of the Institute of International Commerce (IIC) which offers an online course on global trade for adult learners.  He is an excellent mentor for business-minded College Access Partnership participants. 

Jim Westerholm

Director of Studies
James Westerholm brings over 20 years of classroom instruction and private tutoring in standardized test preparation and all high school subjects. Over his years as a teacher and tutor, Jim has devoted his practice to researching and mastering the art of test taking.