Jeremy McGeorge

Partner, Non-traditional Advising

Based on his broad experience working within programs, Jeremy takes an individualized and empathetic approach to helping at-risk students and families. He employs creative solutions and reflective listening to guide students and families to the best options available, including outdoor behavioral programs and therapeutic boarding schools. Jeremy is passionate and driven to provide families with the opportunities, skills, and support to learn, thrive, and find new family balance.

Jeremy brings a unique perspective to non-traditional advising as his career has straddled both sides of the industry.  Before launching into a career with The Bertram Group, Jeremy spent more than ten years in admissions, program development, and specialized residential treatment to families with at risk youth.  As an advisor he brings a wealth of experience of both the landscape of the schools/programs as well as an intimacy of understanding of the inner workings of the institutions. 

Jeremy began his work in the outdoors, working in direct care for in the outdoor behavioral health care industry. He has served as a member of the development teams for leading therapeutic programs in the Berkshires, northern Vermont, Utah, Arizona, and Costa Rica, and has worked in behavioral health care hospital administration at a national level. Jeremy has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona, a B.S. in Biology from Northern Arizona University,

Professional Affiliations include:

  • NATSAP: National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs Individual Professional Member

  • Therapeutic Consulting Association, Board Member Emeritus

  • Trout Unlimited: Deerfield River Watershed Chapter, Board Member Emeritus

What families say about working with Jeremy:

  • "Just a note to say that the support that Jeremy has provided us is beyond superb! He has guided us thru some tough times with calm, support and compassion. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. And he seems to do it with such ease."

    —Parent

  • "Her transformation over the past year has been nothing short of miraculous, and we are grateful each moment of each day for everything and everyone that helped her get to this point. Her decision to fight her demons and participate in her own life began when you came on board.  Your empowering approach and your guidance helped shift her into the driver's seat of her life.  We are eternally grateful for your support and your expertise. You guided our family during dark and difficult times, and you supported us as well as our daughter.  You held onto hope when we were losing ours, and you never gave up on the possibility of a bright future for her. We wanted you to know that what you do really can create miracles."

    —Parent

  • "I am so grateful for all that you have done.  All aspects of our experience with you from beginning to end have far exceeded any expectations we could have had—we will always be thankful we found such a loving safe relationship for our daughter to pass through this difficult time in her life, and appreciate everything you have done to help her pass through the darkness, to see the light again - the twinkle in her eye is back!!" 

    —Parent

  • "In less than a month, our son will graduate from high school.  He spent this year auditioning for theatre programs around the country, and in the fall, will be attending college as a theatre major. I would not have been able to write that sentence if it were not for the amazing help and tremendous work that he received and did two years ago.  Each time I hear of another tragedy involving a teenager - and as you know, they are all too frequent - I am reminded anew of how grateful I am that he received the help he did, and was open to the process, so therefore got so much out of it.  I could go on forever - so trust me when I say - the words "thank you" seem so inadequate - and yet, they are all we have." —Parent, on the positive impact of wilderness program"

    — Parent, on the positive impact of wilderness program 

  • "I don't know that I can begin to describe our feelings of distress and concern as our son’s situation spun in so many unexpected directions over the past few months. To say that we were at a loss in terms of where to turn and what to do would be an understatement. Perhaps needless to say, but your steady hand, expert counsel and deep connections with the appropriate facilities and services were invaluable to us.  None of this would have happened without your guidance and, for that, we will be forever thankful."

    —Parent

  • "We would like to extend our appreciation to Jeremy-- for all of the work that you've done for our daughter and us over these past months.  It was extraordinary.  You've guided us through what could only be described as the most difficult time of our lives, and together with Lisa's great counsel, we somehow made it through..... We are exhaling for the first time in a year and are hopeful for her future.  Jeremy, you 'got' our daughter immediately upon meeting her and your detailed knowledge of the schools, their programs, down to their individual therapists, gave us great confidence in your recommendations.  (Add to that the fact that every time we mentioned your name to a school, they all raved about you and knew that our daughter was in a way 'pre-vetted' by your recommendation.)  It is abundantly clear that you love your work and care deeply about these kids, and we are so appreciative."

    —Parent