Enrollment Management Consulting Services
Darren L. Bush
Senior Principal Consultant
Darren L. Bush, M.S.Ed. is excited to have dedicated his career to Higher Education Strategic Enrollment Management for over 30 years. An Indiana native, Darren now calls San Diego home. He began his career in progressively responsible leadership positions and has been serving in interim executive leadership roles as a consultant since 2012, focusing on enrollment growth strategies. Throughout his career, Darren has proudly worked at various diverse institutions, including Ball State University, Indiana University, University of Illinois, Vanguard University, Stockton University, and spent 11 years in the California State University System, including CSU San Marcos and CSU Fullerton, the largest public university campus in California.
Darren’s philosophy is that Strategic Enrollment Management is a comprehensive, campus-wide responsibility—it's not limited to one office or department. It’s an exciting opportunity for an institution to collaboratively plan, align, and strategize the best approaches to prioritize resources for maximizing enrollment—recruiting, retaining, serving, and graduating students. This collaborative approach avoids silos and engages all stakeholders to effectively showcase the institution's unique holistic student experience, character, and advantages in the increasingly competitive higher education marketplace. Furthermore, with a thoughtful approach to financial aid staffing, Darren aims to optimize support for students and increase access to higher education.
Darren’s proven track record in Strategic Enrollment Management is matched only by his positivity, perseverance, professionalism, colleagueship, gratitude, and commitment to succeed as a leader and team player for both the institution and its students.
Dr. Derry Ebert
Senior Principal Consultant
Dr. Derry Ebert is a nationally recognized leader in enrollment management, boasting over 30 years of experience in implementing effective enrollment growth strategies for colleges and universities. His extensive background encompasses strengthening recruitment operations, improving student retention, and building high-performing teams. Throughout his career, he has held executive enrollment leadership roles at various public and private institutions, including Vice President, Vice Chancellor, Dean, and other Cabinet-level positions.
Dr. Ebert has successfully led enrollment transformations that resulted in sustained enrollment growth, record-setting freshman classes, improved financial aid compliance, and enhanced recruitment effectiveness. His expertise spans across strategic enrollment planning, admissions operations, financial aid staffing, marketing, student success, organizational development, and leadership coaching. A recipient of the Noel-Levitz Recruitment Excellence Award and a frequent presenter at national enrollment conferences, he is well-regarded for his ability to help institutions align strategy, people, and processes to achieve measurable results.
As a higher education consulting expert, Dr. Ebert collaborates with colleges and universities to create practical, data-informed solutions that not only increase enrollment but also strengthen organizational effectiveness, ensuring institutions are well-positioned for long-term success.
Dr. Brittany Sansagraw
Senior Principal Consultant
Dr. Sansagraw is an enrollment management leader passionate about helping colleges and universities grow enrollment through effective enrollment growth strategies while advancing their mission. With over a decade of experience in various enrollment leadership positions, she has successfully led recruitment and strategic enrollment initiatives at a faith-based university.
Dr. Sansagraw has a proven track record of delivering enrollment growth across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded efforts that resulted in the institution's largest freshman class, largest main campus class, and largest online class in its history. Additionally, she successfully reversed years of graduate enrollment decline by fostering sustained growth through strategic recruitment, enrollment planning, and digital marketing efforts, complemented by the development of crucial strategic partnerships.
Her expertise encompasses enrollment growth strategies, admissions leadership, team development, and enhancing the campus visit experience. Dr. Sansagraw has created and nurtured innovative strategic partnerships that expanded enrollment opportunities, contributing significantly to institutional growth. She is particularly dedicated to helping institutions cultivate hospitable, student-centered environments that enrich the experiences of prospective students and their families.
Furthermore, Dr. Sansagraw has built and retained high-performing enrollment teams by fostering a culture of excellence and investing in their professional growth, especially in financial aid staffing and development. She enjoys mentoring enrollment professionals, enhancing team engagement, and fostering an organizational culture that supports both employee satisfaction and institutional success.
As an enrollment consultant, Dr. Sansagraw collaborates with colleges and universities to develop practical, mission-aligned strategies that create sustainable enrollment growth, making her a valuable asset in the field of higher education consulting.