Meet Amy
Amy brings a unique blend of strategy, global perspective, and heart-centered guidance to the college application journey. With a background in international development, higher education, and curriculum design, she helps students, both in the U.S. and around the world, navigate the admissions process with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Drawing on years of experience as a program director working with students and young leaders across cultural and educational systems, Amy equips students with concrete decision-making and program management tools that transform a daunting process into a series of thoughtful, manageable steps. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that when students master the how of decision-making, the where follows naturally—whether they are applying from across the globe or just down the street.
Amy’s approach encourages students to identify their strengths, values, and motivations, and to align their college choices with the kind of impact they hope to make in the world. She is particularly skilled at helping globally minded students, international applicants, U.S. citizens educated abroad, and students considering international pathways, find institutions that are the right academic, cultural, and personal fit. Ultimately, she creates a supportive environment where stress gives way to confidence, self-trust, and a sense of direction, ensuring students are prepared not just for admission, but for a rewarding college experience.
Career & Education
Amy has worked at various DC-based non-profits and with the federal government. She has a master’s degree in international education from the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at the George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and International Studies from John Carroll University. In addition, she is also a certified coach and facilitator with DiSC and Franklin Covey. She sits on the program board of the United Nations Association, National Capitol Area and the DC-based non-profit, Learning Life.
Amy is originally from Ohio but currently lives in Washington DC where she is helping her two kids thrive in the DC public school system. She is fluent in Spanish, passable in French, and embarrassing in countless other languages. When not assisting students, you might find her teaching a yoga class, baking some sourdough, or dancing to anything with a beat.
Amy Fisher Bruey
College Counselor, International Education Specialist, & World Bank Liaison
