Boulder Chamber: Local Educational Consultant Receives National Recognition: Christopher Bell Honored With IECA's Making A Difference Award

Boulder CO

19 December, 2021

6:25 PM

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Press release from the Boulder Chamber: December 15, 2021 The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) has recognized Christopher Bell of Bell College Consulting with its annual Making a Difference Award. Bell is one of only seven independent educational consultants (IECs) chosen from among the association's 2,300 members to receive the award. The Making a Difference Award recognizes an individual's selfless volunteer efforts that have made a difference in the work of the association's members this year. Recipients were selected from the general membership and are not currently serving in formal leadership roles in IECA. The Making a Difference Awards were presented by Kristina Dooley, IECA board president, during the organization's Fall Conference (November 10-12, 2021), which was attended by more than 600 independent educational consultants and over 250 colleges, schools, and programs. "Our seven awardees have gone above and beyond by fostering connections among IECA members and sharing resources, information, and ideas that have been invaluable to their IEC practices," said IECA CEO Mark Sklarow. "Their efforts are a testament to the collegiality of IECA members." About IECA: Founded in 1976, the Independent Educational Consultants Association is the nation's leading professional organization for educational advisors working in private practice. Families trust IECA's thoroughly vetted members to find a college, school, or program that matches a student's academic, social, and financial needs and guide them through the search and application process. With 2,300 educational consultant members from around the world, IECA provides education and training on admission, ethical practice, and adolescent issues from depression to anxiety to learning differences, to ensure every student is well served. This press release was produced by the Boulder Chamber. The views expressed here are the author's own.