Enrollment Management Team

Dr. Costas Solomou brings over two decades of leadership in higher education enrollment, with a student-centered approach that emphasizes access, affordability, and student success. An immigrant from Cyprus and a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Solomou is deeply committed to expanding educational opportunities for all students.

At SUNY Geneseo, he oversees Admissions, Financial Aid, Enrollment Operations and Technology, and Graduate Enrollment.  His leadership is defined by data-informed decision-making, financial aid reform, and initiatives that strengthen student persistence and retention.  He has spearheaded strategic partnerships to grow enrollment pipelines both domestically and internationally.

Prior to joining Geneseo, Dr. Solomou held senior enrollment roles at The George Washington University, Queens University of Charlotte, and the University of Rochester.  He earned his doctorate and master's degrees in education from the University of Rochester, where his research focused on the emotional and social health of students transitioning to college.  He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. John Fisher College.

Dr. Solomou serves on the College Board Enrollment Advisory Group, the New York Advisory Council of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the International Baccalaureate Enrollment Council.  He is also active in the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling's Government Relations Committee and frequently presents at professional conferences and forums.

Mary Sasso is the executive director of admissions and enrollment management since July 2023. She is responsible for all aspects of SUNY Geneseo undergraduate student recruitment and admissions programs, and represents the College to all constituents seeking information about the admission process. The executive director is also engaged in program development designed to broaden Geneseo’s reach, which includes programs focused on diversity and inclusion.

Prior to joining Geneseo, Sasso served as executive director for undergraduate admissions at Roberts Wesleyan College for nearly five years. She also worked as director of the International Center at the College of Southern Nevada and for many years as the international education director at SUNY Fredonia. Sasso holds an MS in student personnel administration from SUNY Buffalo and a BA in economics from SUNY Fredonia.

Margaret Foster is the operations & technology director for Enrollment Management. She has been employed at SUNY Geneseo for 20 years, beginning her career in the office of admissions. Margaret received the Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence in Professional Service in 2018.

She is always looking to make the admissions operation run as efficiently and effectively as possible, so she leverages every capability from the CRM.

Margaret is a first-generation college student, having received her A.A.S. Degree in Information Technology. She has earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Technology Management in May, 2023.

She serves her community as a school board trustee, participating in sports booster clubs and several other committees.

Susan Romano was named as the director of financial aid at SUNY Geneseo in October 2016. She previously served as director of financial aid at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) where she was awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Professional Service.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and a master’s in Public Administration (MPA) from SUNY Brockport. She started her career in higher education as a work study student in the Office of Financial Aid while attending RIT.

She has been a member of the SUNY Financial Literacy and Default Management Task Forces. She has also been an active member of the New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAAA), SUNY Financial Aid Professionals SUNYFAP) and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).

Susan is dedicated to helping students and their families through the financial aid process.