IECA’s Board of Directors is charged with setting the strategic and programming goals that will maintain IECA’s role as a leading voice for children, families and ethical conduct in the search and application process for schools, colleges and other programs. The Board is comprised of up to 15 volunteer members, each of whom is a Professional member of IECA and serves a 3-year term. The association’s CEO serves as an ex-officio member of the Board.
2018-19 Leadership
IECA Board Officers




Vice President for Committees

Secretary/Treasurer

Past President
Board Members









Committee Chairs


Marilyn O’Toole, (CA)

Vita Cohen, MA, MAT (MN)

Allison Matlack, MAT (MA)

Karen Mabie , EdS, NCSP, CEP (IL)

Diane Vater, MBA (PA)

Patricia O’Keefe, MBA (China)

Marilyn Emerson, MSW, CEP (NY)

Elizabeth Donnelly, MS, CEP, CPC (GA)

Carmen Tercilla, MBA (FL)

Ann Rossbach, MAT (NJ)

Pamela Pik, MBA (CT)

Elizabeth Hall, EdM (MA)

Michelle Grappo, MEd, CEP (CO)