Meet Our Admissions Counselors

Favorite Geneseo tradition: Ice Knights Hockey Games
Favorite campus or local restaurant: The GFR - Geneseo Family Restaurant.
Hobbies and interests: Spending time with my family.
Favorite place on campus: Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena.
Favorite movie: O' Brother, Where Art Thou?
Favorite book: Yellow Pages.
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Snickerdoodles.
What music are you currently listening to? Classic Rock.
If we visited your office, what would we see? Organized chaos.
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 happen - OWN IT!
Fun fact about Kevin: I'm the first person to do exactly what I've done since birth.

Favorite Geneseo tradition: Attending the hockey games. The atmosphere in the arena is exhilarating.
Favorite campus or local restaurant: The Big Tree Inn
Hobbies and interests: Spending time with my family, reading, and running.
Favorite place on campus: By far my favorite place on campus is the MacVittie Union. It’s loud, lively and full of energy. Oh yeah, there’s a Starbucks too.
Favorite movie: The Pursuit of Happiness and The Devil Wears Prada.
Favorite book: That’s a hard question because I love reading so much. Right now I’m reading Becoming by Michelle Obama and absolutely loving it. Educated by Tara Westover, Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek, and the Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure were among my favorite this past year.
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Frozen yogurt all the way.
What music are you currently listening to? My playlist includes Christina Aguilera, Florence and the Machine, Adele, anything Broadway, 90’s R&B, Dave Matthews, Marc Anthony, and early 2000’s rap.
If we visited your office, what would we see? Lots of photos of my family.
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’ve run two marathons.

Favorite Geneseo tradition: I believe an upstanding tradition of a SUNY Geneseo experience is the strong sense of community one feels almost immediately. We are your quintessential college town and their 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: Fusion Market and EuroCafe.
Hobbies and interests: Spending time with my wife and my sons Ethan (4) and AJ (1). Watching and playing hockey. Golf. TV (Shark Tank, Criminal Minds, Prison Break).
Favorite place on campus: IRA S. Wilson Ice Arena. The arena is a gathering place for faculty, staff, students, and community members to socialize and enjoy Ice Knights hockey on a Friday and/or Saturday night. The experience of being surrounded by 2,000+ of your peers is like no other event on campus. It has become a part of the 'Geneseo' experience for many!
Favorite movie: Miracle / Elf / The Magnificent Seven.
Favorite book: The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon.
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Ice Cream Cake (Dairy Queen).
What music are you currently listening to? Country Music.
If we visited your office, what would we see? Photos of the things that are most important to me. Family, friends, hockey, and Geneseo.
Do you have any advice for prospective students? Have personal initiative. Make a connection with your counselor. Let them know that their college/university is of high priority to you, that you can see yourself there for the next 4 years of your life.
Fun fact about me: Beyond my role in Admissions, I am also the Men's Ice Hockey Assistant Coach (primary role is as recruiting coordinator).

Favorite Geneseo tradition: Multicultural BBQ and Meet and Greet.
Favorite campus or local restaurant: Mama Mia's.
Hobbies and interests: Playing basketball.
Favorite place on campus: The College Union.
Favorite movie: I Can't choose just one...
Favorite book: Makes Me Wanna Holler.
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Rainbow ice cream.
What music are you currently listening to? Old school Hip-Hop/R&B, Reggae, some Classic Rock.
If we visited your office, what would we see? Many pictures and posters.
Do you have any advice for prospective students? Don't be afraid to reach out and communicate with us.
Fun fact about me: I was born on St. Patrick's Day.

Favorite Geneseo tradition: Watching the sunset at the Gazebo.
Favorite campus or local restaurant: Fusion Market!
Hobbies and interests: I love playing sports (being outdoors in general), volunteering at church, playing music, improv comedy, and traveling!
Favorite place on campus: Sturges Auditorium was where my improv troupe (No Laugh Track Required) performed!
Favorite movie: Les Miserables and La La Land
Favorite book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Mint Chocolate Chip
What music are you currently listening to? Adele has been my go-to but I'm always looking for suggestions!
If we visited your office, what would we see? AM NY crossword puzzles.
Do you have any advice for prospective students? It is way more helpful to come and visit campus if you have an opportunity. Describing "the feel" of the campus is harder than experiencing it for yourself!
Fun fact about Victor: I am double jointed in my thumbs.

Favorite Geneseo tradition: New Student Convocation
Favorite campus or local restaurant: I do love a good turkey sub from Aunt Cookie's!
Hobbies and interests: My main hobby would be participating in community theatre. There is nothing like treading the boards and performing for an eager audience that is waiting to be taken on a musical journey. I also manage the social media for a non-profit theatre group called The Off-Monroe Players which performs the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. I love to travel, fly through books and watch Bravo TV.
Favorite place on campus: Red Jacket Dining Hall is amazing! You can see the hard work that went into making it such a phenomenal space. I love that the furniture was obtained from local artisans and the food offerings are outstanding. It's definitely a great place to grab a bite, socialize, hang out and/or relax!
Favorite movie: How to choose?! Amadeus, The Godfather, The Pirates of Penzance, Summer Stock, The Departed. My Top 5!
Favorite book: The Great Gatsby. Discovering Fitzgerald in 9th grade greatly impacted my skills as a writer and I quickly got lost in the astounding beauty of his pages.
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Alas, ice cream is not on the menu for me. My favorite sweet treat since childhood would be Savoia's Pastry Shoppe's tea cookies! Savoia's is a small bakery in Rochester you must visit if you are in the area. There is a brick wall on one side of the building that smells like freshly-baked cookies due to the placement of a magical vent. When that sweet aroma hits you, you know you're in for the best treat around.
What music are you currently listening to? Sam Smith, Elvis, Ray LaMontagne, Marc Broussard, James Bay, The Guess Who, Sam Cooke, Foreigner, Linda Ronstadt, Sara Bareille.
If we visited your office, what would we see?Lots of hand sanitizer! You will also rarely find the overhead lights on in my office because fluorescent lighting does not inspire me.
Do you have any advice for prospective students? 1. If you don't have a resume of the awesome things you've been doing in high school, start one now! Don't be afraid to brag about your accomplishments and go into detail about them. A resume is a living document that you can update as you continue to accumulate experiences. 2. Do your research! College is a huge investment of your time, resources, and energy. As with any big decision, you should commit to being as informed as possible. Go on college websites and dive deep. Check out all forms of social media to get a sense of what daily life is like on campus. Can you picture yourself there? Will your needs be met? Will your goals be prioritized and accomplished? 3. Don't be afraid to ask questions! Ask the counselors, support staff, students, professors...no one should be off-limits when you're on a campus visit or want to learn more about a particular college. You can tell a lot about a school by how willing the people are to talk to and engage with you. In my time at Geneseo, I've witnessed countless times how open and willing everyone is to give directions, answer questions and be candid about life here whether it's in person, over the phone or on social media. It's an incredibly welcoming atmosphere and you will definitely be able to get a sense of that from your interactions with our community! 4. Stay Calm. Stay Organized. Stay Positive. Breathe.
Fun fact about Rachel: I went to a fundraiser at Jon Bon Jovi's house in NJ in 2004. It was an outstanding evening filled with movie stars, music and dedicated humans working toward a common goal. He even sang my 'get pumped' anthem Livin' On A Prayer!

Favorite Geneseo tradition: Seuss Spruce and the Painted Tree
Favorite campus or local restaurant: Geneseo Family Restaurant (GFR) and Euro Cafe
Hobbies and interests: Reading, baking, taking walks with my dogs, spending time with my family, going to as many Broadway shows as I can, and my guilty pleasure of binge-watching Netflix (The Office, Parks and Rec, and Gilmore Girls).
Favorite place on campus: The Gazebo at sunset
Favorite movie: The Princess Bride
Favorite book: All the Harry Potter books
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Anything with chocolate and peanut butter
What music are you currently listening to? Show tunes (I have the Hamilton recording on repeat), Billy Joel (I'm a Long Islander--it's the law!), 70's and 80's music.
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.
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, and Luxembourg!

Favorite Geneseo tradition: Geneseo GREAT Day and Accepted Knights Days
Favorite campus or local restaurant: The Lighter Side Eatery
Hobbies and interests: Hiking, photography, concerts, fishing, bonsai, camping and anything I can to explore!
Favorite place on campus: Watching the epic sunsets at the Geneseo Gazebo!
Favorite movie: Cheaper by the Dozen and I wish The Office was a movie because that would be my favorite!
Favorite book: Wuthering Heights
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Twist with rainbow sprinkles, please!
What music are you currently listening to? Classic Rock, Alternative and of course the occasional top hits on Spotify
If we visited your office, what would we see? Exercise ball chair and lots of Geneseo swag!
Do you have any advice for prospective students? Start the process early, ask a lot of questions and visit campus! I am here for you every step of the way.
Fun fact about Ashley: I can do a pretty awesome Donald Duck impersonation.

Favorite Geneseo tradition: Watching the sunset at the Gazebo.
Favorite campus or local restaurant: Food Studio North (who doesn’t love all you can eat soft serve ice cream?)
Hobbies and interests: I love doing yoga, taking walks, spending time with my friends and family, and binge watching The Office and New Girl.
Favorite place on campus: The relaxation room in the basement of the College Union.
Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting.
Favorite book: The Help.
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Twist in a dish with extra rainbow sprinkles.
What music are you currently listening to? I listen to a wide variety of musicians and genres, but my all time favorite artists are Ed Sheeran, George Ezra, James Arthur, and, my guilty pleasure, Shawn Mendes.
If we visited your office, what would we see? My candy bucket (help yourself!)
Do you have any advice for prospective students? Get into the habit of asking for help when you need it. It is so important to advocate for yourself in college, so it’s best to train yourself to do so early!
Fun fact about Madelyn: I have a Victorian Bulldog named Rosie!

Favorite Geneseo tradition: Catching the sunset at the fields by Letchworth Dining Hall.
Favorite campus or local restaurant: Fusion Market (Tacos, Sandwiches AND stirfry?! Amazing.)
Hobbies and interests: I love reading and spending time with friends over a sitcom or movie.
Favorite place on campus: The top floor of Welles Hall.
Favorite movie: Avengers Endgame.
Favorite book: The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin (Highly recommend)
Favorite ice cream (or sweet treat): Cookies and cream.
What music are you currently listening to? I've recently started relistening to some oldies from my childhood by artists like Beres Hammond, Toots and the Maytals, Bob Marley, Sean Paul.
If we visited your office, what would we see? Quotes on post-it notes.
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!