Our Team
Owner
A psychotherapist and educational consultant, Imy is a member of several professional and parental organizations. She is a Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Educational Planner and a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors. Imy has completed additional graduate work and courses in psychotherapy, family therapy, and neuroscience. Imy excels with a wide range of age groups, working with students as young as 8 years old through high school, college, and adults into their 60s.
Imy F. Wax, M.S., LCPC, CEP
Bill Connor, Ed.D., LCP, NCSP
Education Consultant
Based in Denver, Colorado, Liz is an Educational Consultant and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 30 years of experience helping families, young adults, and adolescents. Prior to joining The Aspire Group, Liz was the Director of Admissions and Outreach for a highly regarded residential treatment program. Her other experiences include inpatient and outpatient therapy, residential treatment with adolescents, and education consulting. Liz is a graduate of Boston University.
Liz McGhee, LCSW
Emily Jann, B.A.
Client Relationship Manager
Emily serves as an additional point of contact for programs, schools, and clients. Emily maintains all relevant documentation during the initial consultation as well as throughout the entire relationship with The Aspire Group to ensure a smooth process. She collects, organizes, and distributes client profiles to prospective programs at the direction of The Aspire Group consultants. Emily earned her B.A. from The Ohio State University in Interpersonal Communication.
Steph Degodny, M.Ed.
College Consultant + Writing Coach
A seasoned educator, Steph is a Wow-certified writing coach responsible for guiding students through the application essay writing process and all things college. Steph earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her M.Ed. from DePaul University, Chicago.
Education Consultant
Bill is an Educational Consultant, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (IL), and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Before educational consulting, he served as the Psychologist and Director of Student Services at Hong Kong International School and as a psychologist in multiple public school settings and clinical settings. He has frequently taught as an adjunct faculty at the university level. Bill resides in Seoul, Korea assisting our international clientele and colleagues