Our Team

Tania Marzec

Founder/Independent Educational Consultant

For the last 20 years, my roles in higher education have ranged from Assistant Director of Admissions to College Placement Counselor to Independent Educational Consultant. My goal is to assist students in maximizing their potential for college admissions as well as selecting schools based on optimal cost.

I have visited several hundred universities and continue to add to that list each year as part of my dedication to matching students to their best-fit universities. When I am not working with students, you can find me chasing my three kiddos with a coffee in hand. Our house is always filled with Buffalo Bill’s chants and out-of-this-world cooking by my husband.

Give me a call today to organize your college chaos and devise a plan for your student's educational journey.

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Nathalee Medrano

Athletic Liaison

Welcome, everyone! I am a UF transfer gradute. Without Tania’s support, I wouldn’t be able to say that. Like you, I was searching for someone to guide me in the right direction during my application process. I was fortunate to have met Tania because she steered me in the right direction with all the application chaos. Now, I joined the AEC to advocate for student athletes in the always evolving athletic recruitment process.

Besides being a UF graduate, I am a Florida Panthers fan and a Starbucks enthusiast, and I enjoy spending my downtime at the dog park with my furry best friend. I am excited to welcome you to the AEC family!

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Jade Mazzara

Assistant

I am incredibly elated to have the opportunity to be part of the dynamic and passionate team at AEC. Working alongside this group of dedicated professionals, I am motivated and inspired to channel my energy into helping process and coordinate your engagement with our AEC staff. I am particularly excited to lend my organizational expertise and enthusiastically assist families.

When I'm not busy being a super-mom to my child and newborn, you can find me planning the next big party—I love bringing the vision of a get-together to life. I'm always on the go, juggling a million things at once. But I don't let that stop me from making every moment count!