Introducing StrivePath’s New Mountain View Office: Supporting South Bay Families with In-Person Guidance
Why We're Excited to Deliver Our Services to the South Bay
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our Mountain View location, expanding StrivePath’s personalized academic and college advising services to the South Bay community. With established offices in the East Bay, we’ve heard the growing demand for our in-person, student-focused approach from families in the Mountain View, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto areas.
At StrivePath, we believe that where students go to college is less important than who they become during the journey. The South Bay is home to a unique high-pressure academic environment, and our mission is to help students and their families refocus on what truly matters: the student’s growth, happiness, and long-term success—not just the college name.
Our newest office in Mountain View reflects our commitment to making in-person guidance accessible for families navigating the complex high school-to-college transition.
Meet Kathie, StrivePath’s Mountain View Consultant
We are delighted to introduce Kathie, who brings an inspiring blend of professional expertise and personal passion to her role as StrivePath’s Academic and College Consultant for the South Bay.
Kathie’s journey to college counseling began during her oldest daughter’s admissions process and grew into a calling to support students in discovering their unique talents and interests. With over 20 years of experience in marketing at eBay and PayPal, Kathie shifted gears to pursue her passion for academic counseling. She holds a BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and a certificate in College Counseling from UC San Diego Extension.
Kathie has spent years volunteering as a college mentor with the AVID program at Mountain View High School, and for a local 6-12 private school, where she has witnessed the stress families face during academic planning and college admissions. Her goal is to bring peace, clarity, and confidence to families by offering personalized, student-first guidance.
"I’ve found my 'second act'—a job that feels less like a job and more like a calling," Kathie shares. "StrivePath’s unwavering commitment to a student-first approach and personalized planning deeply resonates with me. I love helping students deepen their interests, discover their unique selves, and find their voice in the process."
Our Student-First Approach
StrivePath empowers students and their families with holistic academic and college planning. Our in-person services are designed to:
Reduce Stress: We create a supportive environment where students and families feel seen and heard.
Focus on What Matters: Our goal is to develop students’ self-awareness, interests, and strengths—not just to secure admissions to prestigious schools.
Bring Clarity: From academic planning to career exploration, we help students and parents navigate every step of the process with confidence.
At StrivePath, we leverage local resources, data-driven insights, and decades of expertise to create happier students, less-stressed families, and better admissions outcomes.
Visit Us in Mountain View
Our Mountain View office is now open to serve students and families across the South Bay. If you’re a parent navigating the competitive college admissions process or looking for support with academic planning, we’d love to connect.
Kathie and the StrivePath team are here to provide a balanced, less stressful path forward. Let’s refocus on what matters most: building your student’s best self.
Learn more or schedule a consultation at www.mystrivepath.com
