Meet the Undergraduate Admissions Staff

Stella Scata (She/Her) Director, Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions

 Stella Scata (She/Her)

Stella Willis, MSW, Director, Admissions

Director, Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions

Education: BSW, social work, Salem State University; MSW, social work, 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!

Tristian Clemedtson (She/They), Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Tristian Clemedtson (She/They)

Tristian Clemedtson, undergraduate admissions counselor

Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Education: BA, English and psychology, UMass Amherst

Hometown: Fargo, ND

Favorite place on campus: Dunkin'

Advice for future Vikings: take advantage of all the resources available, and don't be afraid to ask for help!

Elaine Concepcion (She/Her/Ella) Assistant Director, Transfer Admissions and Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Elaine Concepcion (She/Her/Ella)

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Elaine Concepcion, assistant director, admissions, transfer and dual enrollment coordinator

Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions and Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Education: BS, criminal justice and psychology, Salem State University

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!

Jobita Mao (She/Her/Ella), Associate Director of Admission for Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach

Jobita Mao (She/Her/Ella)

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Jobita Mao, associate director, admissions, diversity, outreach and inclusion

Associate Director of Admission for Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach

Education: BS, business administration, criminal justice minor, Salem State University

Hometown: Lynn, MA

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.

Wes Utsler (He/Him), Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Wes Utsler (He/Him)

Wes Utsler, undergraduate admissions counselor

Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Education: BA, political science, Otterbein University

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Favorite place on campus: Ellison Campus Center

Advice for future Vikings: Ask for help when you need it. There are many resources around campus to help you succeed.

Terry Wheeler (They/Them/Theirs), Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Terry Wheeler (They/Them/Theirs)

Terry Wheeler, undergraduate admissions counselor

Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Education: BA, psychology and sociology, The Ohio State University

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.

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