Hilary Gehman

An accomplished athlete, Hilary Gehman is a two-time Olympian and six-time National Team member. Athletic accolades aside, Hilary also possesses deep experience as a coach and counselor. She spent 15 years coaching at the collegiate level, working first in a club program, then assistant coach for two separate DI programs, and most recently as the Staley head coach of women’s rowing at Cornell University.

Hilary started at Sparks in 2016. Over the years, she’s spent countless hours speaking to hundreds of recruits about what they are looking for in an athletic program and the type of academic environment they would excel in.

As a counselor, her inherent listening skills and attention to detail ensures that every prospect receives an exceptionally personal and custom-fit counseling experience. Hilary holds a B.A. in Sociology and Classical Civilization from Colby College and completed Principles of Educational Consulting coursework at the University of California-Irvine.

Hilary coached the USA women's 4X for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.