Melanie Heath
Strategy Director
Melanie Heath leads Lumina's work on increasing access to postsecondary education, most notably through the Great Admissions Redesign challenge.
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Getting into college shouldn’t be this complicated: Building a more human-centered path
July 10, 2026
For many students, the journey to college begins with stress, not excitement. They’re left asking fundamental questions: Do I belong in college? Can I afford it? Where do I even begin?
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What if the path to college felt easier—and even joyful?
April 8, 2026
We believe there’s a better way for students to navigate to college. A way where students see their next move clearly, the route ahead is straightforward, and where stress and uncertainty are replaced with excitement—even joy.
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Three things we learned when we asked the nation to redo college admissions
Feb. 29, 2024
Late last year, we at Lumina Foundation saw a unique opportunity to rethink the college admissions process for the better.
