Meet the Team
Contact the Counselors Team
Contact the Counselors Team
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About Us
About Us
Lorraine Hastings
Vice President, Counselor Community Engagement
Lorraine Hastings leads the Counselor Community Engagement team and their activities with public school counselors, private school counselors, and the community that influences their actions. She has been with College Board for over 20 years. Prior to her work at College Board, Hastings served as a school counselor and director of guidance. She holds a bachelor of science and a master of education from the University of Georgia. She is a member of the National Association of College Admission Counseling and the American School Counselor Association.
Lauri Silas Benton
Senior Director, Counselor Community Engagement
Lauri Benton is a veteran school counselor leader, educator, and student advocate. In her current role she is responsible for national and international outreach, training, and engagement strategy targeting school and college counseling professionals, the coordination of national external partnerships, and implementation of comprehensive professional learning opportunities. Lauri holds a PhD and Ed.S. from the University of Georgia, an MA from Clark Atlanta University, a BA from Agnes Scott College as well as K–12 school counseling and administrative leadership certifications.
Lacey Bonner
Director, Counselor Community Engagement
Prior to coming to College Board in 2016, Lacey Bonner worked for 13 years as a school counselor and K–12 coordinator for school counseling services. Bonner’s experience working in public schools led to her two biggest professional passions: supporting counselors in the important role they play in their school communities and providing access and equity for all students on their journey toward college and career.
Stacey Foney
Director, Counselor Community Engagement
Stacey Foney is a Director on the College Board Counselor Community Engagement team. Prior to joining The College Board, Foney worked in school counseling for over 20 years in Georgia. During her time in counseling, she served in various leadership capacities as Head Counselor, Director of Guidance, and Director of High School Programs. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College in Sociology and History, her Master’s degree from the University of Georgia in School Counseling, and her Educational Specialist degree from the University of West Georgia in Educational Leadership and Administration.
Martha Morris
Director, Counselor Community Engagement
Martha Morris has been an educator for more than 20 years, serving as a principal, curriculum and assessment coordinator, and high school teacher. She has worked for College Board in professional development and training for eight years, developing resources and e-modules. She’s conducted workshops and webinars to help school leaders build a college-going culture and make the best use of the SAT Suite of Assessments. Morris strongly believes every student should be provided with a challenging, meaningful educational experience that leads to future success.
Vince Sasso
Director, K–12 Communications
After spending six years in public schools and four as a school counselor, Sasso now serves on the College Board Communications team, focusing on the Counselor Connection newsletter, the College Board Counselor Community, and other strategic initiatives. As a recent graduate of Purdue University’s master of science in communication program, Vince is now combining his knowledge of counseling and communications to more effectively serve counseling professionals across the globe.
Omar Marquez
Associate Director, Counselor Community Engagement
Omar Marquez serves as the engagement and reach support for the CCE team, focusing on connecting counselors with vital resources from the College Board. Before joining the team, Omar began his career as a middle school teacher and restorative practices coach, where he developed a deep passion for education and community impact. With a background in web and marketing, he skillfully merges his expertise in storytelling with his commitment to education, helping to drive meaningful engagement across counselor channels.