Encoura
Brittany Leiva, M.Ed., is a seasoned communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in higher education. As Communications Director at Encoura, Brittany Leiva excels in managing internal and external communications, organizing webinars, and providing strategic consulting in admissions and marketing. Prior roles include Enrollment Marketing Manager, where Brittany Leiva led marketing campaigns and social media efforts, and Director of Traditional Admissions at Concordia University Texas, overseeing recruitment strategies and a team of admissions counselors. With a strong foundation in program planning, event management, and budget oversight, Brittany Leiva has successfully developed initiatives aimed at enhancing student recruitment and retention throughout various roles, including at Grace DC Presbyterian Church and Campus Crusade for Christ. Educational credentials include a Master's in Education from UCLA and a Bachelor's in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara.
Encoura
The National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA) is an educational data platform and research organization based in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Austin, Texas. For 44 years, NRCCUA has been a leading provider of data, technology and programs servicing public and private colleges and universities to enhance theirmarketing and recruiting efforts. These solutions represent the link between students making important life decisions and providing the resources and information they need to succeed in their postsecondary education and career. NRCCUA is part of Sterling Partners’ Education Opportunity Fund.