Management and Team

Management

John Falb - President & Chief Executive Officer

John Falb is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Edvisors, a leading education company focused on providing information, tools and resources to help students, parents, and educators plan and pay for college. He oversees all aspects of the company’s operations, including marketing, sales, and product development. Since 2002, John’s leadership helped College Loan Corporation (CLC) become the nation’s 7th largest student loan originator, servicing more than 900,000 customers, and the 10th largest holder of student loan assets.

He also serves as Treasurer and board member of Stop Child Predators, a nonprofit organization established to protect children and hold their victimizers accountable. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from San Diego State University and an MBA in Finance from the University of San Diego.

Sravani Atluri - Senior Vice President

Sravani Atluri serves as a Senior Vice President for Edvisors. Sravani is responsible for all Edvisors, along with revenue growth through the nurturing and development of partner relationships. Ms. Atluri also provides oversight for the company’s marketing, PR, products, and services. She has more than 16 years of business, marketing & data management experience in various verticals with a successful track record. Sravani’s skills —honed within fast-paced, complex business environments— span e-commerce, web2print, fintech, healthcare, startups, and fashion. 

She is passionate about helping students succeed through the exchange of engaging, timely, and relevant information. In her free time, she gives back to the community through volunteering. She loves travelling, historic fiction, painting, and animals. But mostly you will find her home with family if not in the office.

Elaine Rubin - Director of Corporate Communications

Elaine Rubin is the Director of Corporate Communications at Edvisors. Elaine is responsible responding to press and media inquiries, as well as serving as the lead contributor for the Edvisors blog and the Ask the Edvisor column.

Elaine volunteers in the local Las Vegas community to help students and families understand the importance of education for success. She also sets aside time to answer questions or go live on our social media pages to help others in real time in both English and Spanish. As a first-generation college student from a multicultural background, she brings her personal experience to help others find a path to their own success. Elaine emphasizes the idea of success is a unique, and everyone can have their own version.

Attending college during the rapid rise of college costs, Elaine found her career in helping people avoid some of the mistakes she made. She has worked in higher education access and finance for more than 13 years, including seven years with the U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid. Elaine’s path involved earning a four-year degree, but it took her exploring three majors before she figured out her passion. She paid for college with a combination of federal and private student loans, scholarships, grants, working, and savings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in Public Policy and Administration from Northeastern University.

Christina Linderman - Vice President of Business Development

Christina Linderman is the Vice President of Business Development for Edvisors. She is responsible for creating new revenue across the enterprise, growing existing revenue streams, facilitating strategic B2B partnerships, and managing the data product line.

Prior to joining Edvisors, Christina worked in both public relations and business development for companies in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Drawing from her former career, Christina parlayed her skills as an improv comedian and actress in Hollywood (appearing in a feature film and television roles for networks such as HBO, MTV, Showtime, and 20th Century Fox), into establishing herself as a well-known professional female poker player –in an industry comprised of less than 2% women—with tournament winnings in excess of $1.7 million dollars. Christina has been featured on the World Poker Tour, World Series of Poker, Fox Sports Network, and ESPN.

An entrepreneur at heart, she has more than 15 years of experience working with companies ranging from start-ups to multi-million dollar corporations such as Zappos, BSN, MTV, Goldman Sachs, Bodybuilding.com, and American Casino Entertainment.

Christina studied Communication and Media at Middle Tennessee State University.

The Team

 

Joseph Anaya

Joseph Anaya is the Video Content Producer at Edvisors. He brings his passion for filmmaking and communication to producing informative video content alongside Elaine Rubin. Joseph graduated from The Art Institute of Las Vegas with a bachelor’s degree in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production. From a young age, Joseph has always been deeply invested into making video content that is not only educational but also engaging and fun.

Hannah Horton

Hannah Horton is a Social Media and Content Marketing Associate at Edvisors. Hannah is currently in school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas pursuing her degree in Journalism and Media, and minoring in English. While taking a gap year abroad in Australia, she realized that paving a path for others through writing and creating content to share with the world is an ultimate passion. As a current student herself Hannah brings a student’s perspective to the team. 

Mandy Johnson

Mandy Johnson is the Business Development Account Manager at Edvisors. She is inspired to lead in business in order to bring more representation to young people that look like her. Mandy graduated with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from the California State University, Stanislaus. She is the youngest of four siblings and the first to finish college.

Les Kiyuna

Les is a Product Owner & Performance Marketing Specialist at Edvisors. He manages Edvisors’ newest product line, RewardFish, a rewards program that can continue to benefit our members throughout every stage of life. He also assists with managing all affiliates for all Edvisors’ product lines. Les has a BS in Computer Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and more than 25 years of hands-on experience including performance marketing, digital marketing, and website development.

Michael McGowan

Michael McGowan is the Senior Database Marketing Specialist at Edvisors and RewardFish. His goal is to make sure that the members are kept up to date on the latest offers, promotions, and newsletters so they don’t miss out on scholarships and other unique opportunities. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of New Hampshire Durham. He also holds certificates in Web Design and Development.

Tre Norman

Tré Norman is a Product Marketing Specialist at Edvisors. He is responsible for creating and updating content, as well as setting up those free scholarships that students like applying for! Tré graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Marketing from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas at 20 years old. Funded by various scholarships in college, Tré brings unique insight to help students get their education at a discount.

Cameron Singer

Cameron Singer is the Business Development Account Manager at Edvisors. As a Gen Z herself she brings great insight to the team and understands what people her age are interested in. Her background is in International Business and she went to school in New York City. She is passionate about helping students along their journey to and through higher education by working at Edvisors to reach new limits.

Diamond Lambert

Diamond Lambert is a Product Marketing Manager for Edvisors.  She holds over 8 years of creative, branding, and product management experience. Her background includes Fortune 500 companies, establishing her own consulting business, as well as serving as a mentor and part-time college instructor. Diamond holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Master’s of Science in Marketing & Communications from Franklin University.

Penny Redlin

Penny is the Content Marketing Manager for Edvisors.  She is tasked with optimizing website content and managing SEO performance.  A seasoned marketer with a diverse background in brand management, e-commerce and digital marketing, Penny brings an array of experience with her. An MBA from the University of Chicago, entrepreneur and author, Penny's experience offers a unique view to content creation and curating.

Ainsley Rindfleisch

Ainsley is the Content Writer for Edvisors. She is an advocate of education and former high school teacher with nearly a decade in the classroom. Her experience helps her understand the unique needs and perspectives of students looking to further their education past graduation. Ainsley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English with an emphasis in Technical Writing from Brigham Young University-Idaho and a Master’s of Education from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.