Joan Raffel Koven Cep

Joan Raffel Koven CEP is a dedicated educational consultant with extensive experience in guiding students through the college application process as the Founder and President of Academic Access since 2003. Koven serves as a faculty member at the IECA Summer Training Institute and has held significant roles within the Independent Educational Consultants Association, including Vice President and member of the Board of Directors, where the focus was on enhancing ethical standards in the profession. Additional contributions to educational outreach include roles with the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling and leading the NACAC Special Interest Group for Independent Educational Consultants. Koven's academic background includes a BA in Business/Government from Skidmore College and a certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. Previous professional experience includes marketing and promotions at CO-OP PROMOTIONS and management positions at renowned retail stores such as Crate and Barrel and The Conran Shop.