Trisha Hasbrouck, Director of College Counseling
With over 20 years of educational experience, both in the U.S. and abroad, Trisha prioritizes establishing personal relationships in order to guide students and families to their “best fit” post-secondary match. In addition to working at the university level in admissions and international programming, Trisha has also taught and led college programs in Texas, Morocco, China, and Missouri. She realizes that no two students are the same and neither are their college journeys. As a mother of two young children, Trisha understands how important it is to look at the holistic value of colleges to ensure their ability to bring out the very best in each student. Trisha earned a B.S. from the University of Texas and a M.S. in Educational Leadership from NW Missouri State.
Nikki Williams, College Counselor
Nikki attended the University of Florida and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and a minor in Family, Youth and Community Sciences. Prior to joining Saint Stephen's, Nikki held more than seven years of experience in college admissions, including her role as an Admissions Officer at the University of Florida. She values the importance of personal connections with students and having grown up in the Bradenton area, she loves the family feel of SSES. Nikki understands each student has his or her own unique story to share and strongly believes there is a college fit for everyone.
Vanessa Vogt, College Counseling Coordinator
Vanessa has been the Saint Stephen’s College Counseling Administrative Assistant since 2018. She received her associates in education from Camden County College, in addition to graduating from the N.J. Department of Corrections Academy. With more than 16 years of support staff experience, seven of which have been in education, Vanessa also served as a State Corrections Officer for eight years. Since joining the SSES College Counseling team, Vanessa prioritizes students and families. With three daughters of her own, two of whom are Saint Stephen’s graduates, Vanessa understands that each student is unique with different passions and academic ambitions.