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Meet Your Admissions Team

Our undergraduate admissions team is available to help you with your application, program insights, scheduling a visit, and financial aid. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are here to help!

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Allison Garris

Dean of Admissions

  • Phone 203-576-4108
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Jacob Knox

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Phone 203-576-4147
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Through my education, I have background in politics, French, and teaching. I truly believe that education empowers people, and I enjoy helping students obtain their professional goals.

In my free time, I like to cook, go on hikes, and root for the Patriots.

Favorite color: Blue
Favorite movie: Braveheart
Favorite book: The Plague by Albert Camus
Favorite food: Steak
Best part about my job: Meeting new people and helping them achieve their goals
Something you don’t know about me: I have owned 2 English mastiffs
Three words to describe me: Kind, loyal, diligent


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Madelyn DeScalzo

Admissions Officer

  • Phone 203-576-4352
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I received my BA in Anthropology & Arts Management at SUNY Purchase in 2026 where I got my start working in admissions. In my free time however, I am a big nerd who loves to watch anime and play trading card games. I love the aspects of getting to interact and meet new kinds of people, which is also why I love working in admissions!

Favorite color: Pink and yellow
Favorite movie: Bambi
Favorite book: None Of This Is Trueby Lisa Jewell
Favorite food: Any sort of seafood
Best part about my job: Getting to interact with students and watch them grow from the start of the application process to attending students


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Shannon Healy

Admissions Officer

  • Phone 203-576-4675
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I have a bachelor’s degree in history and social science from Eastern CT State University and a master’s in teaching from Sacred Heart University. Education is so important to me, as a former teacher, and the desire to continue learning beyond K-12 is excellent! In my free time I like to read, try to garden, and root for UConn basketball.

Favorite color: Blue/green
Favorite movie: Stardust
Favorite book: Throne of Glass
Favorite food: Pasta!
Best part about my job: Being able to help students make decisions that will impact the rest of their lives


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Jeremy Rodrigues

Admissions Officer

  • Phone 203-576-3465
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I received my bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and was a student athlete on the baseball team at Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥. During my journey at UB, I worked as a student ambassador for 2 and a half years in admissions. I love being able to interact with and support prospective students and families while representing the university.

Favorite color: Red
Favorite movie: Percy Jackson series
Favorite book: Percy Jackson and the Olympians the Lightning Thief
Favorite food: Steak
Best part about my job: Being able to engage and help students and families
Three words to describe me: Passionate, energetic, outgoing


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Tanaka Saint Louis

Admissions Officer

  • Phone 203-576-4527
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I hold a degree in social science from WCSU. Throughout my professional journey, education has remained a key focus. I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to quality and affordable education, and I am here to support others in achieving their educational goals.

Favorite color: Purple or black
Favorite movie: Ruby Bridges
Favorite book: The Bible
Favorite food: Pasta
Best part about my job: I get the opportunity to meet diverse students and help them excel academically
Three words to describe me: Assertive, selfless, friendly

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