After years at an independent school in Fairfield County Connecticut as the Director of Secondary School Counseling, Jacquie decided to return to her roots as an independent educational consultant. While working in schools, she gained an insider’s view of the admissions process, inspiring her to build a secondary school program that was student-centered and holistic.

Jacquie gets to know her students academically, socially and emotionally which enables her to position them for success. Her sincere and nurturing ways have helped her foster lasting ties with her students and their families. Through the years, she has developed strong relationships with admissions professionals at independent day and boarding schools throughout the United States with a focus on the Northeast. These relationships along with a deep knowledge of the school programs enable her to achieve a positive outcome for her students.

A long time resident of Greenwich and mother of three grown children, Jacquie now sees that her passion for school admissions started in her own home. Having children who attended both public and private schools has had a profound effect on her professional life and interaction with students.

Jacquie has a BA and MBA from Adelphi University. She began her professional journey in the Xerox sales management training program, and ultimately enjoyed a long career at Dreyfus Mutual Funds in marketing. She speaks Spanish fluently, and is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and the Enrollment Management Association (EMA).

Prior to launching Keating Quigley, Verona was the Director of Admissions at an independent school in Greenwich, CT. In addition to managing enrollment of the school, she provided expert and nurturing guidance to families as they navigated their way through the school search process.

Through the years, Verona has acquired a deep understanding of the admissions world and built close relationships with peers at schools around the country. As she now sits on the other side of the desk, Verona combines her expertise with her individualized approach to help students find success and happiness at their best-fit school. Verona lived in London for six years and in Tokyo for 10 years, and understands the complexities of domestic and international relocations, and brings this personal perspective as a calming voice to relocating families.

Verona has a BA from Trinity College Dublin. Before moving to the US, Verona worked in PR and marketing at firms in London and Tokyo. More recently, she served as Treasurer of the Consortium of Fairchester Admissions Directors, and volunteered her services at a Greenwich-based private school as they redefined their five-year strategic plan. She is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and the Enrollment Management Association (EMA). She speaks French, Italian and rusty Spanish.

Verona lives in Greenwich, CT, with her husband and two dogs. She has three grown children who attended local public and private schools before going on to liberal arts colleges and national universities.

Relocation Specialist

Julia was born in the United Kingdom. A graduate of the London School of Economics, she worked in finance before taking a career break to raise her family. She moved from the UK to Greenwich, CT, 16 years ago with her husband and four young children.

Julia has worked in relocation and real estate for over nine years. Having moved internationally herself, she empathizes with her clients and seeks to provide the highest level of support to make their move smooth and stress free. With her in-depth knowledge of Westchester and Fairfield Counties, Julia assists with all aspects of the relocation process and enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for the area.

College Coach & Essay Specialist

Anne is a lifelong educator who continually investigates how individuals learn. She strives to ignite curiosity and engagement, and helps students access information that empowers them to reach personal and academic goals. In addition to college coaching, Anne works with day school, boarding school and college candidates to support their search and on their application essays. She also has extensive experience that includes classroom teaching, literacy coaching and curriculum design. She has a BA in English with a minor in Psychology from the University of Vermont, and a Masters from Columbia University Teachers College.

As an avid reader, Anne loves that her work revolves around the written and spoken word. When she’s not strategizing for clients and students, she can be found outdoors with her family, friends, and energetic black Lab. Anne is an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).