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Diverse employees at Shorelight have rated Retention, Work Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Shorelight have rated Manager, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Shorelight employees are -17% more likely to recommend Shorelight as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Shorelight is rated average by 23 employees, across various culture dimensions. Shorelight employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Environment categories, putting Shorelight’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Shorelight was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Shorelight is rated B-
Last updated 20 days ago
Shorelight ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 22 Shorelight employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Shorelight improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 95% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 5% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Spoke with multiple people within the organization before offered the position. Gave insight to who the team was and who'd I be working with directly.
What makes you most happy at work?The impact I was able to provide.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Having celebrations for the wins.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Acknowledgement of the amount of work teachers and student services put in through better incentives and benefits.
Shorelight Education funds and manages joint venture partnerships with universities to drive institutional growth.
To provide comprehensive educational services to international students to prepare them for undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States.
We are a diverse and talented team who share a vision of reinveting international education
| Headquarter | Boston, MA |
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| Website | shorelight.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Company Status | Private |
Shorelight competitors include Navitas. Shorelight ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Shorelight compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.







23 employees at Shorelight have reviewed Shorelight across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 20 days ago.
Overall, the 23 Shorelight employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Shorelight are pleased with their total compensation at Shorelight, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Shorelight are generally satisfied with their team. 23 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Shorelight are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Shorelight believe the environment at Shorelight is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Shorelight is extremely fast. About 75% of the employees at Shorelight work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Shorelight are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Shorelight employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Shorelight's KPIs and OKRs.
Tom’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Tom in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Tom Dretler’s employees rank Shorelight in the Top 25% for Compensation, in the Top 25% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 35% for Environment. When compared to Shorelight’s competitors, Tom Dretler ranks below Navitas CEO Rodney Jones.
The Shorelight Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Tom Dretler, Chief Marketing Officer Michael Huckaby, and Director of Engineering Lynn Gainty
Tom Dretler CEO / President
Tom Dretler serves as the CEO / President of Shorelight.
Michael Huckaby Chief Marketing Officer
Michael Huckaby serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Shorelight.
Lynn Gainty Director of Engineering
Lynn Gainty serves as the Director of Engineering of Shorelight.
Bill Colvin Executive Director, Partner Operations
Bill Colvin serves as the Executive Director, Partner Operations of Shorelight.
Katherine Lang Executive Director, Regional Partner Operations
Katherine Lang serves as the Executive Director, Regional Partner Operations of Shorelight.
Pamela Bates Senior Vice President, Operations
Pamela Bates serves as the Senior Vice President, Operations of Shorelight.
Johan Keizer SVP Business Development and General Counsel
Johan Keizer serves as the SVP Business Development and General Counsel of Shorelight.
Jeff Ortel Vice President Central Operations
Jeff Ortel serves as the Vice President Central Operations of Shorelight.
Chris Hoehn-Saric Vice President of Business Development
Chris Hoehn-Saric serves as the Vice President of Business Development of Shorelight.
How much do people at Shorelight get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Shorelight is $97,504, or $46 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $93,121, or $44 per hour.
At Shorelight, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $280,653 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,535 annually. Average Shorelight salaries by department include: Design at $83,069, Marketing at $189,738, Sales at $253,135, and Business Development at $99,210. Half of Shorelight salaries are above $93,121.
10 employees at Shorelight rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies (based on 30 ratings) while 10 employees at Shorelight rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $58k | $58k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $77k | $77k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $93k | $93k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $275k | $275k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $314k | $314k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $375k | $375k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Shorelight score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing Shorelight in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Shorelight across various culture dimensions.
Shorelight PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Shorelight applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Shorelight?
Shorelight CEO is Tom Dretler, their score by employees is 67
What is Shorelight eNPS?
The eNPS for Shorelight is -17
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Shorelight?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 63k
What are the salaries in the HR in Shorelight?
The average salaries for HR in Shorelight is 92k
Who are Shorelight competitors?
Shorelight main competitors are Navitas