Meet Franklin’s Admissions Advisors

Specialties: Undergraduate Admissions, Admissions Operations

Education: Master of Project Management, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Economics Professional

Experience: I have enjoyed working in higher education for 10 years in a variety roles across the University. My experience in admissions, advising and financial aid have helped to develop a holistic approach to serving students.

Advising Philosophy: Using a student-centered approach, it is my goal to assist my students throughout the admissions life-cycle. I strive to ensure that my prospective students’ educational plans are aligned with their personal and professional goals.

Hobbies: With two children under the age of 3, I do not have much time for hobbies. When I have a spare moment, I enjoy relaxing with my family, cooking, traveling and the occasional round of golf!

Education:  Master of Human Resource Management, B.A. Communications

Professional Experience:  I’ve worked as an advisor in higher education for 12 years. During that time I have served in many capacities: coordinating FAFSA workshops, presenting at new student orientations and overseeing high school application days. My vast experience has equipped me to assist students from various backgrounds, ages and levels of college experience. 

Advising Philosophy:  It has always been my philosophy that in order to be a successful, effective advisor, you have to meet the students where they are. It’s important that I make you feel comfortable and know that I’m here to inform and help guide your way to achieving your academic goals. 

Hobbies: I love to travel, play board games with my family and friends, and go to the movies.

Education: B.S. in Human Development Family Studies an M.S. in Higher Education Administration.

Professional Experience: I have been working in Higher Education for about 5 years now. The majority of my experience has been within Educational Policy Studies, but I have worked many roles mentoring, advising, and instructing students.

Advising Philosophy: My advising philosophy is all about getting to know the students unique abilities and challenges while ensuring students get all of the information and guidance they need to be successful. It is my responsibility to foster a relationship with each student and teach them how they can move forward and make important academic and life choices through personal growth and self-direction. Whether it be a few minutes or an hour with a student, an opportunity to educate students on their options and opportunities is what I find to be the most rewarding. 

Hobbies: I enjoy trying new foods, designing and decorating and helping others!

Education:  M.M. in Vocal Performance, B.A. in Music Business

Professional Experience: My career path has been a meandering one. I’ve done everything from running the register at a variety retail locations, teaching at the university level, managing a box office, and even hosting a radio show. I know from personal experience how difficult it can be to figure out what you want to be when you “grow up,” so it’s a joy and a privilege to help students with that process!

Advising Philosophy: I hope to impart our applicants with the importance of lifelong learning, regardless of age, race, gender, orientation or economic status. Lifelong learners become experts in their fields, well-rounded human beings, and excellent citizens of the world. It’s my job to help students find the path that they’re passionate about and that gets them excited about learning! 

Hobbies: I love to read, spend time with my dog Hildi and sew!

Education: M.S. in Business Psychology, B.S. Psychology, B.S. Criminal Justice with FOE in Honors

Professional Experience: My higher education experience started when I became a residence assistant and then became one of my school’s first undergraduate hall directors. These experiences helped shape my passion for higher education and working with students. Later, I became an undergraduate admissions advisor, which included traveling to recruit students and helping students through the admission process.

Advising Philosophy/Personal Statement: I am a firm believe that a student’s initial experience can impact their future success. I take a student-centered, almost family-like approach, to working with each applicant as an individual. I always try to make the effort to provide a positive initial experience, to help encourage a student’s future success.

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family. A favorite solo activity is cooking, while listening to my favorite music. I consider myself a jack of all trades, as I enjoy experiencing new things and hobbies. 

Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology (Pre-Med)

Hobbies: I enjoy softball, volleyball, soccer, cooking, reading, gardening and the arts.

Personal Statement: My ultimate goal when working with students is to cultivate trust and cooperation as we work toward academic success, personal growth and professional development together.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Personal Statement: As a member of the Admissions team, my mission is to help applicants through the admission process to fulfill their dream of obtaining a higher education. Completing my degree as an adult learner has allowed me to appreciate the difficulties that our students face during their journey. Therefore, it is my pleasure to be able to help applicants through their process.

Hobbies: I enjoy running, golfing, traveling and hiking.

Education: Graduated from Warren G Haring High School (Warren, Ohio)

Specializations: Military Student Enrollment

Personal Statement: It has been my pleasure to work at Franklin University for 13 years. Working with our active and veteran students as the admissions military expert, it gives me great pride to assist applicants in obtaining their personal, academic and professional goals. It is my job to make sure they know what they need to in order to successfully become an enrolled student.

Hobbies: I enjoy bicycle riding, reading, traveling and spending time with family.

Education: Bachelor of Interior Architecture 

Professional Experience: I have been working in higher education for four years. My current position is one of the most rewarding roles I have ever had. Working with prospective students and gaining an understanding of their goals and the significance of education in their lives has been a great experience for me. I enjoy getting to know students better in order to help them find the program that best meets their needs.

Advising Philosophy: It is my mission to provide valuable program knowledge and useful tools to seamlessly assist prospective students through our admission process. I strive to help applicants connect their personal and professional goals to create a perfect educational plan.

Hobbies: Having a creative mind I love to make things out of nothing or repurpose items. I also love to paint, draw, seek adventures and (last but not least) I love to eat!

Education: B.A. in Spanish, Education, and Leadership Studies 

Professional Experience: I have worked in undergraduate admissions for the past year. Previously, I worked with Columbus City Schools, engaging with high school students to ensure that they are successful in their future endeavors.

Advising Philosophy: I am committed to you and your success. As you begin your new journey with your education, I strive to make your transition to the university seamless. Know that your education is important to me and I am here to help.

Hobbies: In my free time I enjoy cooking, exploring new cities, playing volleyball, photography and videography. I also have a strong passion for travel paired with diverse cultures, food and languages.

Education: B.A in History and Sociology 

Professional Experience: My work experience has been mainly based in the performing arts. From teaching dance classes and leading a dance department to working in ticketing for over 5 years, I have always enjoyed working and engaging with others. 

Advising Philosophy: I hope to provide students with a sense of ease as they begin their educational journey. It is important to understand where they are coming from and their goals. By doing this, I can ensure students will make informed decisions during the admissions process. 

Hobbies: I try to stay as active as possible, including hiking, working out and taking/teaching dance classes. 
 

Education: B.A. in Public Management, Leadership, and Policy from The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs

Professional Experience: I have worked with the Ohio Department of Higher Education on various initiatives within the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant initiative, including inspiring the creation and development of the Ohio Youth Leadership summit for high school students served by the GEAR UP grant. In addition, I was a Ohio FAFSA Ambassador in 2021 to help promote the importance of the FAFSA to students, parents, and educators across the state.

Advising Philosophy: I firmly believe that every person has a right to education that is engaging, innovative, and accessible, no matter who they are. To meet this, I continually seek out new ways I can be of more help to each individual I meet with and how I can best help each student on their pursuit of their educational goals.

Hobbies: I have a deep love of music and am regularly found searching for new artists to listen to. I also teach color guard at a local high school and dance in my free time.
 

Education: M.A. Higher Education Administration, B.A. Psychology

Professional Experience: I started working in higher education in 2010, and came to Franklin University five years later. I have worked in academic advising, community standards, and graduate admissions.

Advising Philosophy: My goal is to provide every prospective student I work with the information and tools they need to make the best decision for their education. I understand the commitment and dedication it takes to pursue graduate education, and aim to make the process as easy as possible.  

Hobbies: I enjoy reading, cooking, traveling, wine tasting and craft beer. My dog Murray and I take walks every day, and also enjoy volunteering at my local animal shelter.

Education: Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Bachelor of Science Psychology

Personal Statement: One of my favorite quotes is “res non verba”, which means deeds not words. Although I am very talkative, I actually put forward a greater amount of effort to help others attain their personal and professional objectives through education.

Mission Statement: My mission as an advisor is to help learners/students determine the best way to use their education as a vehicle to get where they want to go. I strive to be their accountability partner in successfully navigating the admission process by always reminding them of their original intent for seeking a degree. Overall, my mission is to set them on a smooth pathway from admission to graduation.

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, researching various topics, being outdoors and exploring other cultures. In addition, I am a proud native of North Carolina and travel there frequently.

Specialties: City of Columbus, Essen and Nationwide Partnerships

Education & Professional Experience: Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies, Master of Business Administration in Business Management and 8 years’ experience in higher education environment

Advising Philosophy: The real world is complex and I like to help students navigate this complexity with a combination of conceptual, informational and relational advising philosophies. I like to provide accurate information to students in a mentoring environment, challenging them to reflect on their interest, skills and aptitudes. I want students to think critically about their goals and objectives when selecting majors and future careers.

Hobbies: I love spending time with my family and I enjoy cycling and craft beer.

Education: M.S. in Healthcare Administration, B.S. Business Administration 

Personal Statement: I enjoy assisting prospective students steer through their educational journey and always look forward to providing guidance to make the admission process as smooth as possible. 

Hobbies: I enjoy reading, listening to music, traveling and taking long walks. 

Education: M.S. in Business Psychology, M.S. in Instructional Design + Learning Technology (in process), B.S. Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Pedagogy

Professional Experience: My 14 years of experience in the educational field has enabled me to better understand the journey my students are undertaking, and to better assist them along the way. As someone coming from another culture, I’m empathic toward the struggles and obstacles that students can face as they pursue their academic goals.

Advising Philosophy: My work experience at Franklin began at the front desk of the Student Services Center. Working with students on an individual basis helped give me a comprehensive viewpoint on what students need and how we can meet those needs as best possible, and it also prepared me well for my transition to my current role of graduate admissions advisor. I strive to make each student interaction personal and to ensure that all my students experience a red carpet service and feel that their educational goals are important to me, as well. 

Throughout all my years of education, I’ve learned how important it is to keep perspective on your goals and dreams. Even when experiencing difficulties, it is important to keep going and to never give up. 

Hobbies: I am originally from Romania, more specifically, from near the famous Transilvania region of Dracula fame. When I came to the United States as an exchange student, I did not speak any English. Through hard work and determination, I created a new life for myself. I am married, and am the mother of three children. In my free time, I love to travel, cook and spend time with my family.

Education: Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership (in progress), MBA, B.S. Business Administration, A.A.S. Business Management

Professional Experience: I have 11 years of experience in higher education. During that time, I have fulfilled many roles, but I have truly cherished my time in Admissions and as an adjunct instructor, as those roles have allowed me to be in a position where I have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of students.  

Advising Philosophy: Building relationships with our students is something that I pride myself in, as it promotes a positive learning environment that helps to build our classroom community, and is probably one of the best investments we can make with our learners. My approach is one that is personable, genuine and filled with care. I believe that when we seek to understand, we show our learners that we care. I make it my mission to ensure that our students come first, while addressing their concerns and challenges throughout the admission process.

Hobbies: I enjoy watching sports, music production and fishing. However, my favorite thing is spending to time with my family because they bring me so much joy.

Education: M. Ed. in Sports Administration; B.S. in Sports Management

Professional Experience: Throughout my more than 5 years of experience in higher education, I have worked at both 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities, working within compliance and admissions. During my time in higher education, I have enjoyed connecting with students and learning more about each student's unique background.

 
Advising Philosophy: I believe that every student has their own unique skills and talents and my drive is to help students showcase those skills, not only in the classroom, but in their professional environment as well. My goal is to build a relationship with students and assist in their educational and career journey so they can have all the tools and information to make the best decision for their future. 

Hobbies: I enjoy watching sports and movies. My favorite hobby is spending time with my family and playing with our pet cat, Trixie.