Stella Willis (She/Her) Director, Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions
Stella Willis (She/Her)
Director, Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions
Education: BSW, Social Work, Salem State University, 2019; MSW, Social Work, Westfield State University, 2024
Hometown: Hull, MA
Favorite Place on Campus: School of Social Work
Advice for future Vikings: Get involved! You'll meet some of your best friends and have such fantastic memories to reflect upon!
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 have so many good memories of fun events in Vets Hall from the ISA performances and Lunar New Year celebrations.
Advice for future Vikings: Be open to new friendships. My best friends are the ones I made in college.
Elaine Concepcion (She/Her/Ella) Assistant Director, Transfer Admissions and Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Elaine Concepcion (She/Her/Ella)
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Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions and Dual Enrollment Coordinator
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!
Franci DaLuz (She/Her) Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Franci DaLuz (She/Her)
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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!
Lyd Leitschuh (They/She), Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Terry Wheeler (They/Them/Theirs)
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Education: BA, Psychology & Sociology, The Ohio State University, 2020
Hometown: Phuket, Thailand
Favorite Place on Campus: Esports Lounge
Advice for future Vikings: Mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness. Take some time to find a space where you can relax, recharge, and focus on putting your best self forward.
Jobita Mao (She/Her/Ella), Associate Director of Admission for Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach
Jobita Mao (She/Her/Ella)
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Assistant Director of Admission for Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach
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're going to connect with others.