This year’s recipient of the AISAP Vision and Values Award is Kristen Mariotti, Head of Enrollment Management, Emma Willard School at the AISAP Annual Institute in Salt Lake City.
As the Head of Enrollment Management at Emma Willard School, Kristen provides strategic vision and leadership for the admissions, enrollment, and retention programs at Emma Willard School. She serves on the Administrative Team and supervises a highly creative and successful Admissions Team. Moreover, she has championed inclusive and ethical practices by dismantling barriers to access through initiatives at her school that promote equity and diversity in education.
In their remarks presenting the award, Ken Hyde, Director of Admission and Enrollment, Porter-Gaud School and Orna Siegel, Executive Director, Project 412 JCC Association of North America characterized Kristen as both a connector of people and passionate advocate for continuous learning and meaningful connections. They said, “Kristen’s enthusiasm for her school extends beyond its campus, as she actively shares knowledge and builds networks that benefit their school community nationwide. Her dedication and achievements inspire us all.”
For her part, Janice Crampton, Executive Director and CEO, AISAP says “Kristen embodies the highest standards of our profession and exemplifies AISAP’s core values: to be extraordinary, continuously learn, put members first, make meaningful connections, embrace inclusion and diversity, and uphold the utmost ethical standards.”