Admissions & Aid
Meet the Staff
Mary E. Dunn
Assistant Dean
Dr. Dunn joined Salem State in 1994 and served as director of transfer admissions since 2000. With over 25 years of admissions experience in higher education, she previously held the positions of director of undergraduate admissions at Regis College, director of transfer admissions at the University of Massachusetts at Boston and positions in college admissions at Salem State and Fisher College. Dr. Dunn holds a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Massachusetts at Boston, a master’s in business administration from Suffolk University and a bachelor's degree in education from Salem State. Dr. Dunn is actively involved in many professional education organizations and enjoys meeting people and traveling.
M. Jane Friedberg
Admissions Counselor
Ms. Friedberg joined the admissions office in 1994. She previously worked at Bay State College in Boston. Following graduation from Framingham State with a bachelor’s degree in education, she taught middle school for nine years. Working with parents, students and high school counselors brings her a great deal of satisfaction. Being part of the phenomenal growth of the university, its campus and academic areas has been exciting and challenging for Ms. Friedberg. She is also an advisor to the tour guides and representative for the New England Apple Program.
LaSauna Pakeman
Admissions Counselor
Ms. Pakeman received her bachelor's degree from Salem State in 2008. She joined the admissions office team in 2009 and previously worked with students in the learning center. As a student, Ms. Pakeman served as a resident assistant for three years in residence life. She was actively involved with the multicultural students association and student government. As a recent graduate and an active member of the campus community, Ms. Pakeman brings excitement and new experiences to the admissions office. She is currently pursuing a master's degree.
