Meet Our Admission Representatives

COLLEGE: Colgate University (B.A.), University of South Carolina (M.A.)

HIGH SCHOOL: Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, CT

PROFILE: Victoria joined Monmouth University in June 2005, bringing with her over ten years’ experience in higher education. After spending her first 9 years in England, she moved to the U.S. with her parents and brother, settling in Connecticut. She loves to garden, travel, play Roblox with her daughter, and spend time with her close and extended family. She loves residing at the Jersey Shore and cannot imagine living in a more amazing place!

FAVORITE QUOTE: From a master … Jedi, that is! “Do, or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda

COLLEGE: Fairleigh Dickinson University (B.S.), Monmouth University (M.S.Ed.)

HIGH SCHOOL: Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School, Rumson, NJ

WORKS WITH: Transfer and military students

PROFILE: A native of Monmouth County, Patrick joined the Office of Undergraduate Admission in July of 2005 with almost five years of experience in higher education. An avid sports fan, it is difficult to find a sporting event that won’t capture his attention. Patrick also enjoys taking advantage of Monmouth University’s proximity to the beach, where you will find him fishing or enjoying a sunny day.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Pressure is what you feel when you don’t know what’s going on.” – Chuck Noll

COLLEGE: University of the Arts (B.M.), Monmouth University (M.S.Ed.)

HIGH SCHOOL: West Morris Central High School, Chester, NJ

WORKS WITH: Non-matriculating students, students interested in summer coursework

PROFILE: Liz began working in higher education in 2010 and joined the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Monmouth in February of 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, and recently completed Monmouth’s Master of Science in Education – Student Affairs and College Counseling program. In her spare time, she enjoys playing piano, watching football and spending time on the beach with her husband, daughter and chihuahua-terrier.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein

COLLEGE: Monmouth University (B.A.)

HIGH SCHOOL: Long Branch High School, Long Branch, NJ

WORKS WITH: Transfer and International Students, as well as transfer students interested in the Educational Opportunity Fund Program (NJ only)

PROFILE: Emma was raised in Long Branch, NJ. She graduated from Monmouth in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in communication. At Monmouth, Emma joined Zeta Tau Alpha. She is an active member of her community and enjoys paint balling, fishing, biking with her son, and playing with her daughters.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “To seek understanding that we might gain true wisdom; to look for the good in everyone; to see beauty, with its enriching influence; to be humble in success, and without bitterness in defeat.” – The Creed of Zeta Tau Alph

COLLEGE: University of Richmond (B.A.)

HIGH SCHOOL: Nottingham High School, Hamilton, NJ

WORKS WITH: Students from Essex, Hudson and Union counties in New Jersey and first year students interested in the Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF)

PROFILE: Ebony graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2018. She is excited to join Monmouth’s Office of Undergraduate Admission where she can follow her passion of helping students gain access to higher education. In her free time, you can catch her listening to 90’s R&B, drinking tea, and eating various potato dishes!

FAVORITE QUOTE: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”— Maya Angelou

COLLEGE: Monmouth University (B.S.)

HIGH SCHOOL: C. Milton Wright High School, Bel Air, MD

WORKS WITH: Students from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties in New Jersey

PROFILE: Caroline graduated from Monmouth University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in business marketing with a minor in leadership communication. She has always called Maryland home, but West Long Branch has quickly become a second home. In her four years at Monmouth, Caroline was a lead student ambassador, a member of the MU Women’s Club Soccer Team, as well as an active member of her sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi, serving as VP of Membership Recruitment. In her free time, you can find her drinking coffee, taking walks (with a coffee in hand), and listening to country music.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Let all you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14

COLLEGE: The College of New Jersey (B.M.)

HIGH SCHOOL: Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, NJ

WORKS WITH: Students from Bergen, Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties in New Jersey and the South Region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands, Virginia and West Virginia).

PROFILE: Melanie graduated from The College of New Jersey in May of 2023 with a Bachelor’s of Music and a specialization in Music Education. During her undergraduate years at TCNJ Melanie served as the Executive Board Latin-X Awareness Chair and President of Union Latina, participated as a Bonner Scholar, played on a co-ed soccer intermural team, and performed in the TCNJ Chorale. In her spare time, you will find Melanie playing her guitar or listening to music, eating at her favorite food spots, reading a book, or hanging out with her friends and family

FAVORITE QUOTE: “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde

COLLEGE: University of Delaware (B.A.)

HIGH SCHOOL: Fordham Preparatory School, Bronx, NY

WORKS WITH: Students from Monmouth County in New Jersey, Nassau and Suffolk Counties in New York (Long Island), Richmond County in New York (Staten Island), New York City, and the Southwest Region (Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming)

PROFILE: Sean graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. During his time in college, he served in many positions within his fraternity, including as Vice President. He continues to support them in an advisory role. A native New Yorker, Sean enjoys going out in the city as well as supporting his favorite New York sports teams, especially the Rangers.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde

COLLEGE: Monmouth University (B.A)

HIGH SCHOOL: Marlboro High School, Marlboro, NJ 

WORKS WITH: Students from Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Warren Counties in New Jersey

PROFILE: Rowan graduated from Monmouth University in 2022 with a Bachelor of the Arts in History and Elementary Education. She was born and raised in Monmouth County and commuted throughout her four years at Monmouth. Rowan held many leadership roles during her undergraduate career, she was in charge of Phi Eta Sigma, Honors Student Association, and Muslim Student Association. She has also presented her research at numerous conferences and was the recipient of the Brian Greenberg Social Justice Award (2022) and the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Honors (2022). In her free time, Rowan enjoys trying out new restaurants, playing video games, and listening to audiobooks.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something, it beautifies it.” – Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)

COLLEGE: University of Connecticut (B.A./B.S.)

HIGH SCHOOL: East Brunswick High School, East Brunswick, NJ

WORKS WITH: Students from New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont), New York State (excluding Long Island and the Five Boroughs), and the West Region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington)

PROFILE: Carly graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 2022. She was born and raised in New Jersey and has always been proud to call this state her home. She is eager to join Monmouth’s Office of Undergraduate Admission, where she can follow her passion to help future leaders reach their full potential by providing support and guidance. In her free time, you can find her at the Jersey Shore with a good book in one hand and an iced coffee in the other!

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Slow down you’re doing fine, you can’t be everything you want to be before your time” – Billy Joel

COLLEGE: Fairfield University (B.A.)

HIGH SCHOOL: Glen Ridge High School, Glen Ridge, NJ

WORKS WITH: Transfer and First-Year students

PROFILE: Anne joined the Office of Undergraduate Admission in September 2019 after nearly 20 years in the corporate and non-profit world. Having worked as an office of admission work study student for four years as an undergrad, and an admission counselor for two years for her alma mater, Anne is excited to return to her roots in admissions and is proud to be a part of the Monmouth University team. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time on the beach with her husband, two young children, and their rescue dog CC (names after Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band saxophonist, Clarence Clemons).

FAVORITE QUOTE: “You’re never fully dressed without a smile.” – Annie

COLLEGE: Monmouth University (B.S)

HIGH SCHOOL: Marriotts Ridge High School, Marriottsville, MD

WORKS WITH: Students from Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the Midwest Region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin)

PROFILE: Sam graduated from Monmouth University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing in Spring 2022. Sam is now a full time resident of Highlands, NJ but still holds onto his Maryland roots with his love for seafood and the Baltimore Orioles. In his time at Monmouth, Sam stayed very active in the Monmouth University community being a part of marketing club, club baseball, Greek Senate, and an active member of his fraternity, Tau Delta Phi, serving as both recruitment chair and President in his time. When Sam is not at work, you can find him watching sports (especially baseball), working out, or enjoying the many things the Jersey Shore has to offer.

FAVORITE QUOTE:  “We walk away from our dreams afraid we may fail, or worse yet, afraid we may succeed.” – William Forrester, Finding Forrester

COLLEGE: Monmouth College (B.S.)

HIGH SCHOOL: Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank, NJ

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Organizing and managing the travel schedules and expense records of undergraduate admission. Processing housing and parking forms and deposits. Assisting with tours and group visits.

PROFILE: After graduating in 1975 from Monmouth College with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, Debbie worked at Jersey Shore Medical Center, and along with her husband (Monmouth Class of ’83!), raised two daughters. Following her love of Disney, she also worked for the Walt Disney Company as a store manager at The Disney Store. She brought her skills of customer service to her present job working with prospective students and families. Debbie feels being on staff here has been a rewarding way of promoting the school from which she learned, using her own knowledge and life experiences to help others achieve their goals.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney