Harriet Gershman founded Academic Counseling Group over 40 years ago. A Certified Educational Planner, Harriet earned a Master of Science degree in counseling and personnel services from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University. Throughout the career, she served on the National Board of Directors, the Membership and Ethics Committee, the Alternative Education Committee, the Schools Committee, and the Restructuring Ad Hoc Committee of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Prior to retirement, her broad exposure to educational programs and approaches allowed her a distinctive proficiency for helping clients meet their educational and personal needs.