Due to ongoing boiler repairs, day and evening classes (and offices) held in some North Campus buildings will continue to be remote today, Tuesday, December 5.
Meet the Undergraduate Admissions Staff
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Stella Willis (She/Her) Interim Director, Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions
Stella Willis (She/Her)
Interim Director, Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions
Education: BSW, Social Work, Salem State University, 2019; MSW, Social Work candidate, Westfield State University
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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Jobita Mao (She/Her/Ella), Assistant Director of Admission for Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach
Jobita Mao (She/Her/Ella)
Yo hablo español
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 are going to connect with others.
Recruitment territories: Norfolk County, Suffolk County (MA)
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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
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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)