Virtual Admissions Lunch & Learn
Featuring: Kirsten Beard, Chief Admissions Officer, The Mount Vernon School
Hosted by: The Collaborative
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 12:00–12:30 PM
Location: via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/97026418465)
Admissions teams are busier than ever balancing data management, communication, and relationship building. In this session, Kirsten Beard will share how The Mount Vernon School efficiently manages over 1,400 inquiries and 500 applications annually—while still maintaining personal connections that convert prospects into their 200 new enrolled students. Learn how their strategic use of data and AI tools creates systems that free up time for what matters most: authentic family engagement. You’ll leave with practical insights for using analytics, automation, and personalized messaging to strengthen your funnel and streamline your workflows.