Cristy McNay is a passionate enrollment management leader with over 30 years of experience in enrollment strategy, advancement, and customer service. She holds both a master’s and doctoral degree in educational leadership, with research focused on how empowering enrollment managers contributes to strong, sustainable school enrollment.

As a Finalsite Enrollment Consultant, Cristy partners with schools to optimize enrollment strategies, streamline operations, and cultivate mission-fit growth. A former director of admission and advancement, she believes that exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of any successful enrollment plan.

Cristy is deeply committed to transforming the admissions process from a transactional experience into a meaningful journey—one that builds relationships of trust and reflects the values of each school community. Originally from Southern California and now based in Las Vegas, she is a dynamic speaker and trusted consultant dedicated to helping schools attract, engage, enroll, and retain mission-fit students and faculty through innovative, data-driven, and relationship-centered solutions.