Clear thinking. Authentic voice.
Writing that matters.

John Boochever has spent more than three decades writing for a living. As a partner at Oliver Wyman and Booz Allen Hamilton, clear, persuasive writing was the job: pitching strategies to executives, translating complex ideas into language that moved people to action. He brings that same discipline, and genuine love of good writing, to helping students find their voice.

Born in Luxembourg and educated at international and European schools before attending public high school in the U.S., John has spent 22 years abroad, with professional experience spanning 17 countries across six continents. He has advanced proficiency in French and basic comprehension in Spanish, Dutch, German, and Italian. That firsthand experience navigating languages, cultures, and academic systems gives him a unique ability to help international students find their voice in English.

John has been editing his three children's writing since grade school. Between them, they have collected one PhD, four master's degrees, and three bachelor's degrees across Cornell, Harvard, UC Davis, the University of Vermont, and Lipscomb University. He takes partial credit for the essays.

John is also a guest lecturer at Washington College and a mentor at Higher Achievement, working directly with students on writing and communication skills. He chairs the Smithsonian's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, is a Commissioner Emeritus of the National Portrait Gallery, and has served as an elected trustee of Cornell University. He holds advanced degrees from Johns Hopkins SAIS and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and graduated with distinction from Cornell.