Jackie Haas (She/Her) Director, Admissions
Jackie Haas (She/Her)
Director, Admissions
Education: BA, Social Studies Education, Ithaca College, 2004; MEd Higher Education, Northeastern University, 2006
Hometown: Northbridge, MA (Go Rams!)
Favorite Place on Campus: North Campus Quad
Advice for future Vikings: Ask for help when you need it! There are support systems on our campus to help you navigate through any challenge you may encounter.
Recruitment territories: All other states not covered by a counselor below
Grace Chiou (She/Her) Assistant Director, Admissions Marketing
Grace Chiou (She/Her)
Assistant Director, Admissions Marketing
Education: Pennsylvania State University, Marketing; New York University, Media, Culture & Communication; University of Denver, Study of Religion
Hometown: King of Prussia, PA
Favorite Place on Campus: I am learning about the campus as we speak ;)
Advice for future Vikings: Be open to new friendships. My best friends are the ones I made in college.
Elaine Concepcion (She/Her/Ella) Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Elaine Concepcion (She/Her/Ella)
Yo hablo español
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Education: BS, Criminal Justice and Psychology, Salem State University, 2015
Hometown: Lawrence, MA
Favorite Place on Campus: The library
Advice for future Vikings: Get Involved! Try something new; get out of your comfort zone. A college education does not just encompass what you learn in the classroom, there are many enriching life lessons found outside of the classroom as well. Take advantage of all the opportunities at your disposal, and you will receive an amazing education and a fruitful rewarding life experience!
Recruitment territory: Middlesex County
Franci DaLuz (She/Her) Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Franci DaLuz (She/Her)
Eu falo português, Yo hablo español
Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Education: BA, Psychology and Latin American Studies, UMass Boston; MEd, Educational Leadership & Policy, Boston University; PhD candidate, Technology Enhanced Learning, Lancaster University (UK)
Hometown: Santa Catarina, Brazil
Favorite Place on Campus: the bike paths
Advice for future Vikings: Take advantage of the amazing community all around you on and off campus. Get out of your comfort zone, get involved and explore the area. Salem has so much to offer!
Recruitment territories: Essex County (MA), International, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Lyd Leitschuh (They/She), Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Lyd Leitschuh (They/She)
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Education: BS, Psychology, Endicott College, 2019; MEd Higher Education in Student Affairs, Salem State University, 2021
Hometown: Thetford, VT
Favorite Place on Campus: Starbucks
Advice for future Vikings: Take advantage of all the opportunities and resources provided to you. Get involved in activities, clubs, and events you find interesting.
Recruitment territories: Berkshire County, Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County (MA), Maine, Vermont
Jobita Mao (She/Her/Ella), Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Jobita Mao (She/Her/Ella)
Yo hablo español
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Education: BS, Business Administration, criminal justice minor, Salem State University, 2014
Hometown: Lynn, Massachusetts
Favorite Place on Campus: Third floor of the library
Advice for future Vikings: Step out of your comfort zone. Get involved, and ask questions —you never know who and how you are going to connect with others.
Recruitment territories: Norfolk County, Suffolk County (MA)
Annie McDonough (She/Her), Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Annie McDonough (She/Her)
Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Education: BS, Electronic Media, Arts and Communication, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2007; MS, Business Administration and Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2011
Hometown: Andover, MA
Favorite Place on Campus: The Winfisky Gallery
Advice for future Vikings: Utilize all of the resources available to you on campus! Faculty and staff are aiming for you to succeed, seek out help when needed, the support will be there.
Recruitment territories: Transfer only (all locations)
Mallory McFadden
Mallory McFadden (She/Her)
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Education: BS, Media and Communication, Salem State University, 2022
Hometown: Woburn, MA
Favorite Place on Campus: Bertolon School of Business
Advice for future Vikings: Get involved, do not be afraid to put yourself out there and try new things! If you need help reach out, at Salem State we want you to succeed!
Recruitment territories: Worcester County (MA), Connecticut, Rhode Island
Amilya Putzig (She/Her), Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Amilya Putzig (She/Her)
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Education: BS Psychology, Salem State University, 2021
Hometown: Wareham, MA
Favorite Place on Campus: Starbucks
Advice for future Vikings: Get involved and step outside your comfort zone
Recruitment territories: Barnstable County, Bristol County, Plymouth County (MA)