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Our Pre-College Team

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Jacob Laden-Guindon

Administrative and Communications Coordinator

Jacob started with the Pre-College team in 2026. Prior to joining Carnegie Mellon, Jacob ran an international exchange program for a high school in Washington, DC and served as a Peace Corps volunteer supporting youth development programs in rural Morocco. He has a BA in Linguistics from Brown University and an MA in Game Design from American University. Jacob is thrilled to be part of the team providing such rich and transformative experiences for young people in the US and around the world.

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Yang Liu

Director

Yang’s professional experiences working in education and with pre-college and university students from around the world stretch over two decades. Born in Shenyang, China, Yang earned her undergraduate degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in China and her master’s degree in Rhetoric and Technical Communication from Michigan Technological University. Having been both a student and an educator across different cultures set the trajectory to support the educational pursuits of students from diverse backgrounds. Having worked with international programs, enrollment management, student services, and language training in both the higher education and secondary environments, she understands the impact education has on developing young minds and creating global citizens. Being a member of the great Tartan family, Yang is more motivated than ever by the successes she’s witnessed throughout her career and the hope that education brings to everyone.

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Michael Montana

Associate Director for Enrollment Management

With a career in higher education spanning nearly two decades, Michael has witnessed its transformative power firsthand. Through his work in undergraduate admissions at multiple colleges, he has found the greatest fulfillment in counseling students as they explore their options, identify the path that best fits their goals, and make thoughtful decisions about their futures. At Carnegie Mellon, Michael continues that work through the Pre-College Programs, helping students engage with unique academic experiences as they begin considering their own educational journeys. A Pittsburgh native, he is proud to be part of the Tartan community and to contribute to Carnegie Mellon’s tradition of excellence.

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Elizabeth Yazemboski

Senior Director of Strategy for Event and Program Development

Beth joined CMU in 1997 and has been involved with the Pre-College program since 1999. She received her undergraduate degree in Business Management, with a minor in Human Resource Management, at Carlow University. Prior to her tenure with CMU, she spent eight years at Penn State University in various financial roles within the College of Engineering and administrative roles at other PSU branch campuses. In her current role, she is the Senior Director of Strategy for Event and Program Development for Pre-College and Conference & Event Services. Her 36+ years of work experience in the higher education industry best highlights her commitment to the field. Beth has a true passion for positively impacting the educational experience of high school students. She believes providing the students with an opportunity to experience college life prior to their undergraduate studies only better prepares them. Working with so many members of the campus community including the interactions with prospective students, parents, and other Pre-College programs from other institutions is very rewarding to her.