About Me

“I am passionate about inspiring others.”

Tammy Alt, M.Ed.

College Counselor and Owner of Generation One, LLC

As a first generation college student from a small town in South Carolina, my access to information about colleges, financial aid, and scholarships was extremely limited. However, I found myself at a school that was a perfect match for me and it changed my life. I was fully engaged in my psychology major, clubs, student government, residence life, and sports (as a spectator). It also helped that I had wonderful mentors who took an interest in me and have continued to support me throughout my career.

I fell in love with the world of ‘college’ and went on to earn my Master’s degree in Education, specifically in a program known as Student Personnel Services. I learned about the history of how higher education has evolved in the United States, which trends impact our colleges and universities, and how to best support college-aged students. I devoured my academic work in higher education and even participated in a 3-month internship at the University of Alaska in Anchorage.

My educational journey opened many doors for me and my goal is to be a part of opening doors for others by providing warm, personal support and comprehensive information.

I’ve lived in Greensboro for 24 years and have raised two daughters here along with my husband, Brady. One of our daughters is studying veterinary technology at Appalachian State University and our other daughter is studying environmental science at the University of Vermont. Not only have I worked with hundreds of students and families on achieving their personal goals, I have experienced the college search first-hand as a parent.

We are an adventure-loving family! When the weather warms up, I call it ‘adventure season’. We enjoy hiking, padding our kayaks all over NC, camping, waterfall exploring, and any other outdoor activities our schedules will allow. This summer, we drove to Michigan to be volunteer lighthouse keepers for a week! Check out the beautiful Pointe Aux Barques lighthouse. I am also an avid reader of all genres and am a champion napper when time allows.

I’m looking forward to getting to know you and hearing what your interests are!