SUPPORTING SCHOOLS & TINY HUMANS
Our Leadership
YOUR STRATEGIC CREW FOR K-12 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID
Meet Our Crew
Alisa Evans
Founder and CEOMeet Alisa
Alisa has devoted more than 25 years to helping independent schools and higher education strengthen financial sustainability and expand access to an excellent education. Under her leadership, 125+ independent schools across the U.S. entrust their financial aid assessments to Mission Enrollment each year. She is a frequent speaker and trainer on financial aid trends and best practices at local, regional, and national conferences, and she also serves as a trustee and treasurer on two independent school boards. Alisa lives in Redlands, CA with her husband, Ryan, and their two children.
Anita Harper
Chief Operating OfficerMeet Anita
Anita is a K-12 industry leader known for her mastery of financial aid platforms, methodologies, and tax expertise, cultivated from 15+ years of working with private and independent schools and their families. A trainer at heart, she’s known for turning complexity into practical guidance—always grounded in the belief that this work ultimately supports the tiny humans at the center of every decision. Anita lives in Minneapolis, MN with her husband, Luke, and is the proud parent of three grown children: Jordan, Shannon, and Jacob.
David Tuttle
Director of Business DevelopmentMeet David
David brings 39+ years in the small independent boarding school community, including 25 years in senior enrollment and financial aid leadership roles at several New England boarding schools. He is Board Emeritus for the Small Boarding School Association and has served in leadership roles with the Enrollment Management Association, the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, the Independent Educational Consultant Association Foundation, and The Association of Boarding Schools.
Jordan Brewer
Director of School SupportMeet Jordan
Since 2021, Jordan has led ME’s folder review team, providing high‑quality support and guidance to our partner schools. She began her K–12 career in 2013 after earning her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Fredonia and her master’s degree and School Counseling certification from the University at Buffalo. Her background includes direct work with K–12 students through individual and group counseling, mental health instruction, and support for low‑income families. Jordan’s commitment to strengthening K–12 independent schools continues to guide her work at ME. She and her husband, Jacob, live in Buffalo, NY.
Rachel Henry
Director of MarketingMeet Rachel
Rachel has 20+ years of experience supporting K–12 independent schools. She started her career as Communications Director at a small New Hampshire boarding and day school, working closely with admission and alumni relations and developing a lasting interest in how schools build trust, support families, and tell their story. After several years focused on financial aid and fundraising, she joined Mission Enrollment in 2023, bringing a broad perspective across enrollment, advancement, and financial aid. Rachel lives in Richmond, VA with her daughter.
Laura Garnett
Director of Data and AnalyticsMeet Laura
Laura has over a decade of experience working with and leading teams on one of the industry’s most widely used financial aid platforms. As Mission Enrollment’s Director of Data & Analytics, she serves as our Salesforce Administrator, Product Owner, and QA lead—building and maintaining the systems that power our work. She’s known for connecting data to decision-making and helping schools improve processes and serve families more effectively. A systems thinker who loves clean data and a well-labeled spreadsheet, Laura lives in Philadelphia, PA with her husband and son.
Kelly Babbidge
Enrollment Success ManagerMeet Kelly
Kelly’s commitment to financial aid is deeply personal—her own education was made possible through generous aid, inspiring her to become a Financial Aid Director. After a decade in corporate operations and accounting, she transitioned to K–12 independent schools and spent 11 years as Director of Financial Aid, partnering with families to make education accessible and supporting students throughout their school experience. At ME, Kelly helps schools build thoughtful, mission-aligned financial aid programs grounded in empathy and strategy. She lives in Simsbury, CT with her husband.
Aileen Mitchner
Enrollment Success ManagerMeet Aileen
Aileen began her career in the corporate world before discovering her passion in independent schools. Working at the school her children attended gave her firsthand insight into the impact and value of an independent school education. Over the past 20 years, she has held roles across Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Business Office at schools in California and North Carolina. Aileen is excited to be part of Mission Enrollment, supporting our partner schools as they make an independent school education accesible to more families.
Mission Enrollment brings both ‘head’ and ‘heart’ to the business of financial aid. They have an amazing ability to identify and analyze data to help schools understand their constituents and make informed decisions.
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