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.
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'm new to campus and still exploring!
Advice for future Salem State students: Be open to new friendships. My best friends are the ones I made in college.
Elaine Concepcion (she/her/ella)
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!
Franci DaLuz (she/her)
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 Salem Bike Path
Advice for future Salem State students: 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
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 Salem State students: Take advantage of all the opportunities and resources provided to you. Get involved in activities, clubs, and events you find interesting.
Jobita Mao (she/her/ella)
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Education: BS, Business Administration, criminal justice minor, Salem State University, 2014
Hometown: Lynn, MA
Favorite Place on Campus: Third floor of the library
Advice for future Salem State students: Step out of your comfort zone. Get involved, and ask questions —you never know who and how you are going to connect with others.
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 Salem State students: 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.
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 Salem State students: Get involved and step outside your comfort zone
Stella Willis (she/her)
Associate Director, 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 Salem State students: Get involved! You'll meet some of your best friends and have such fantastic memories to reflect upon!
Jonathan Terlaga (he/him)
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Education: BA, Liberal Studies, Westfield State University, 2015, MEd, Higher Education, Merrimack College, 2019
Hometown: Wilmington, MA
Favorite Place on Campus: O’Keefe Sports Complex
Advice for future Salem State students: Make sure you take time for yourself and enjoy your time at Salem State! Feel free to stop by the office and say ‘hi’!