Angel B. Pérez

About the Author

Angel B. Pérez is a seasoned educator and thought leader in higher education, with over two decades of experience guiding students and institutions toward inclusive and effective practices. As the CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), he champions equitable access to college opportunities, drawing from his own journey as a first-generation college graduate from a working-class family. Pérez's insights stem from his roles as a dean of admission at prestigious institutions like Trinity College and Scripps College, where he honed strategies for fostering leadership and diversity. Through his writing, he demystifies the often opaque world of college admissions, offering practical wisdom to empower aspiring leaders and underrepresented voices in academia.