NSHSS University Panel

Kevin Krebs is the founder, managing director, and heartbeat of HelloCollege, the largest college planning company in the Midwest. Inspired by his parents, Kevin spent the last 25 years helping families successfully navigate college admissions, leveraging his education from Northwestern University and Emmy-winning career as a broadcast journalist to mentor students in building standout college applications that highlight each individual’s advantages. 
Kevin founded HelloCollege with the goal of helping students and parents navigate the college path while raising awareness about the escalating costs and increasingly competitive nature of higher education. Kevin and his team are on a mission to guide the next generation of students to gain admission into their best fit colleges, ensure they graduate within four years without overwhelming debt, and equip them with a well-defined career plan to land their dream job.
Throughout his career, Kevin has shared his knowledge and expertise, delivering over 500 hundred college planning and career readiness workshops, providing thousands of consultations, and helping over 40,000 families across the US and internationally gain admission to college.

Mr. Eric Watson currently serves as Associate Director of Recruitment for the Department of Undergraduate Recruitment & Outreach at Texas A&M University. He has served the office in various roles for 20 years. A graduate of Bastrop High School in Bastrop, Texas, Eric is proud member of the Texas Aggie Class of 1999. Mr. Watson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Journalism & Communications from Texas A&M University and holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University.

Rose Brown grew up in the foothills of North Carolina before attending college at UNC Chapel Hill. After college, she joined Teach For America Hawaii and taught Language and Literature before completing her master’s degree at Johns Hopkins University. As an Assistant Dean with the Wake Forest Admissions team, she enjoys engaging with students as well as the narrative piece of reading applications. 

Lindsay Lorene Ross is a Freshman Admissions Counselor with The University of Texas at Arlington. With a Bachelor's in Education, her focus is her students 100%. She prides herself on the guidance she provides for each student she interacts with. When she isn't answering emails or visiting schools, you can find her with a mug of tea and a book. If you have any questions about the Maverick Family, make sure to reach out!