Meet Our Admissions Counselors

Sabrina Bramwell '19

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Sabrina

Email: sbramwell@geneseo.edu, Phone: 585-245-5571
Hometown: Bronx, NY (via the isle of Jamaica)
Education: B.A. in English from SUNY Geneseo
Trainings/Certifications/Roles:
Travel Territory: Bronx, Kings, Manhattan, Queens, Richmond and Westchester

More About Sabrina

Favorite Geneseo Tradition: Catching the sunset at the fields by Letchworth Dining Hall.

Favorite Campus or Local Restaurant: Mary Jemisin (MJ)

If we visited your office, what would we see? Quotes on post-it notes.

What’s an event, club, or activity you would recommend checking out at Geneseo?: GSTEPPAS: the only step team on campus that carries great energy and has a welcoming interactive performance style. Original Expression (OGX) a multicultural dance group with original choreography! Gospel Choir at Geneseo (GCG) a fun group of talented students who welcome people from all backgrounds and musical experiences.

Do you have any advice for prospective students?: Geneseo is a space where you'll simultaneously be pushed to succeed but also have the opportunity to learn from failure. Don't be discouraged by it! The most moving lessons I've learned were the result of one shortcoming or another.

Fun Fact About Sabrina: I love ziplining!

Makenna Gagnier

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Email: gagnierm@geneseo.edu, Phone: 585-245-5571
Hometown: Geneseo, NY 
Education: B.A. in Public Relations with Minors in Psychology and Business Administration from SUNY Oswego, and M.S. in Higher Education Administration from SUNY Brockport.
Trainings/Certifications/Roles: SafeZone Trained, oversee SUNY Geneseo Student Ambassadors and Tour Guides

More About Makenna

Travel Territory: Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Yates

Favorite Geneseo Tradition: Men's Ice Hockey games for sure! Growing up in Geneseo, watching the Ice Knights compete in the Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena has been a staple for me every winter and something I really look forward to!

Favorite Campus or Local Restaurant: Crickets Coffee Company on Main Street!

If we visited your office, what would we see? Photos of my friends and family!

What’s an event, club, or activity you would recommend checking out at Geneseo?: The Undergraduate Alumni Association! UAA engages Geneseo students through school spirit, traditions, and meaningful connections with alumni and encourages them to explore what it means to be a Geneseo Knight and develop a lasting bond with our university that will remain long after graduation!

Do you have any advice for prospective students?: Be proactive! Start the process early and don't be afraid to ask questions, we're here to help in any way that we can.

Fun Fact About Makenna: Working at SUNY Geneseo is sort of a family tradition! My mom, Tracy Young Gagnier '93 is the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and y dad, George Gagnier '88 is the Assistant Athletic Director

Kris Heeres '06

Pronouns: he/him/his

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Email: heeres@geneseo.edu, Phone: 585-245-5571
Hometown: Avon, NY (via Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
Education: B.A. Childhood Education / Special Education, Grades 1-6 from SUNY Geneseo
Trainings/Certifications/Roles: SafeZone Trained, Mental Health First Aid Certified, Geneseo Points of Support (GPS) Member, Student Organization Adviser (Pep Band), Oversee Transfer Admissions / Experience, Faculty Liaison for Admissions.

More About Kris

Education: B.A. Childhood Education / Special Education, Grades 1-6 from SUNY Geneseo

Trainings/Certifications/Roles: SafeZone Trained, Mental Health First Aid Certified, Geneseo Points of Support (GPS) Member, Student Organization Adviser (Pep Band), Oversee Transfer Admissions / Experience, Faculty Liaison for Admissions.

Travel Territory: All Transfer Students

Favorite Geneseo Tradition: Strong sense of community. We are your quintessential college town and there is a very healthy, yet mutual respect between both the campus and village community, creating a collaborative and friendly culture like no other.

Favorite Campus or Local Restaurant: EuroCafe (Main St.), Taco Tuesdays at Bar-Eat-O (Main St.)

If we visited your office, what would we see? Photos of the things that are most important to me. Family, friends, hockey, and Geneseo.

What’s an event, club, or activity you would recommend checking out at Geneseo?: Men’s Ice Hockey home games at the IRA S. Wilson ice arena. Campus and community come together, creating one of the best college hockey atmosphere’s in the nation.

Do you have any advice for prospective students?: Personal initiative. Make a connection with your counselor. Let them know that your interest is sincere. We as counselors are here to assist in the process and find a way to make SUNY Geneseo a reality.

Fun Fact About Kris: Beyond my role in Admissions, I am also the Men's Ice Hockey Assistant Coach, with my primary role being the recruitment coordinator. Been a part of 6 of the 7 programs SUNYAC Championship teams (2 as player / 4 as coach).

Suzanne Miller

Pronouns: she/her/hers

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Email: millersu@geneseo.edu, Phone: 585-245-5571 / 585-519-5145 (cell)
Hometown: Dix Hills, NY
Education: B.A. in Psychology with Minor in Human Services and M.A. in Higher Education Administration from The George Washington University; M.S. in School Counseling from Long Island University
Trainings/Certifications/Roles: Safe Zone Trained, Liaison to Hillel (Jewish Student Life), NY State Certified School Counselor, Advancing Cultural Competency Certificate
Travel Territory: Nassau, Suffolk 

More About Suzanne

Favorite Geneseo Tradition: Seuss Spruce and the Painted Tree

Favorite Campus or Local Restaurant: Geneseo Family Restaurant (GFR) and Euro Cafe

If we visited your office, what would we see? My dogs curled up on the floor next to my chair and a view of my backyard.

What’s an event, club, or activity you would recommend checking out at Geneseo?: First Knight, sunsets at the gazebo

Do you have any advice for prospective students?: Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions. Connect with your counselor. We are here to help! Come visit campus and see for yourself what a warm, cohesive, and vibrant community we have.

Fun Fact About Suzanne: When I was young, my family and I lived in the Netherlands for a year while my father worked on a special project with NATO. I attended The American School of the Hague and we traveled all over Europe as much as we could. By the time I was eight years old I had been to England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium.

Kevin Reed

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Email: reedk@geneseo.edu, Phone: 585-245-5571
Hometown: Eden, NY
Education: B.S. in Media Communications from Medaille College
Trainings/Certifications/Roles: SafeZone Trained, Athletics Liaison and Application Review Coordinator
Travel Territory: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming and Out of State

More About Kevin

Trainings/Certifications/Roles: SafeZone Trained, Athletics Liaison and Application Review Coordinator

Travel Territory: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming

Favorite Geneseo Tradition: Ice Knights Hockey Games

Favorite Campus or Local Restaurant: The GFR - Geneseo Family Restaurant.

What’s an event, club, or activity you would recommend checking out at Geneseo? The Student Activities Fair at the beginning of the semester.

Do you have any advice for prospective students? Take ownership of the application process wherever you apply. Be proactive, attentive and inquisitive. Don't sit back and wait for the process to happen - OWN IT!

Ashley Rupp

Pronouns: she/her/hers

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Phone: 585-245-5571
Hometown: Thousand Islands, NY
Education: B.A. in Sociology, University at Buffalo
Trainings/Certifications/Roles: SafeZone Trained, Mental Health First Aid Certified, and Advancing Cultural Competency Certificate.
Travel Territory: Albany, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Oswego, Otsego, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Washington, Wayne and Yates

More About Ashley

Favorite Geneseo Tradition: Geneseo GREAT Day and Fireworks over the Gazebo!

Favorite Campus or Local Restaurant: The Lighter Side Eatery up on Main street!

If we visited your office, what would we see? Exercise ball chair and lots of Geneseo swag!

What’s an event, club, or activity you would recommend checking out at Geneseo?: Late Night Broomball at the hockey rink and of course, our famous Hockey Games! Check out our Bee-Keeping club and APO Service Organization!

Do you have any advice for prospective students?: Start the process early, ask a lot of questions and join our new Webinar Series to learn more about Geneseo! As we navigate this new norm of virtual interaction- we will continue to serve as a resource and are very excited to connect with you and your family. I am here for you every step of the way.

Fun Fact About Ashley: I can do a pretty awesome Donald Duck impersonation.

Christie Smith

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Christie

Email: csmith@geneseo.edu, Phone: 585-245-5571
Hometown: Geneva, NY
Education: B.A. in Public Relations, SUNY Oswego; M.S. in Higher Education Administration, University of Rochester
Trainings/Certifications/Roles: SafeZone Trained, Mental Health First Aid Certified, Geneseo Points of Support (GPS) Member.
Travel Territory: 

More About Christie

Favorite Geneseo Tradition: Attending the hockey games. The atmosphere in the arena is exhilarating.

Favorite Campus or Local Restaurant: Starbucks!

If we visited your office, what would we see? Lots of family photos.

What’s an event, club, or activity you would recommend checking out at Geneseo?: Now this is a hard question. I can’t just name one. Great Day, cultural dinners, and athletic events are all fantastic programs on campus. And many more!

Do you have any advice for prospective students?: Trust yourself and find support from your family and counselors. And most importantly, enjoy the process!

Fun Fact About Christie: I’m a runner, a book lover, and love 80’s rom com.