In this new role for NACAC, Amal will generate support for innovative programs and services.

Arlington, VA (June 1, 2023) – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is pleased to welcome Tommy Amal as the association’s inaugural Director of Philanthropy and Enterprise Development. Amal will begin in this role June 6.

Amal’s work will focus on leveraging grants and other philanthropic support to expand and develop initiatives to lead the college admission counseling profession into a new and more equitable future. Guided by the organization’s equity-focused advocacy efforts and the extensive work completed by members through the Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Leadership in College Admission, Amal will seek new partnerships to advance the association’s work.

“Our transformation continues, and Tommy’s inaugural role will help us attain the goals members have set for NACAC,” said Angel B. Pérez, NACAC CEO. “His leadership in building philanthropic support for NACAC’s work will help us move closer to actualizing our vision of ensuring the transformative power of education is accessible to all.”

Amal most recently directed development and corporate relations for the Capital Youth Empowerment Program in Alexandria, VA. Previously he worked in development for the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business where he cultivated and solicited leadership and major gifts for the institution. He started his career in student affairs at Virginia Tech.

“I am honored to serve NACAC and our profession by bringing in sustainable resources to forge a path towards a brighter and more equitable future of postsecondary education.” Amal said. “I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of the NACAC team, and I will work to build partnerships that enhance our core offerings as well as support organizational growth and new, transformational initiatives.”

Amal earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural leadership education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned a master’s degree in agricultural and extension education at Virginia Tech.

Tommy Amal