A Personal Connection
At Lawrence, you’ll find a community intentionally engaged in helping one another thrive. Getting to know you is the first step in welcoming you into that community. Our admissions representatives are here to offer personalized support as you explore all that Lawrence has to offer. They also travel to schools and college fairs around the world to connect with future Lawrentians.
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Admissions Leadership
Robert J. Nowak
Vice President – Enrollment Management
In search of more meaningful, people-centered work, I left corporate finance and marketing in 2004 and found my calling in higher education. Since then, I’ve served in roles from Director…
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Mollie Blochwitz
Admissions Counselor
Serves and supports first-year students from Indiana, Minnesota, and southwest Wisconsin
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Jill Cardinal
Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions
Serves and supports first-year students in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and all homeschooled students
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Gianna R. D'Amico
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Serves and supports first-year students from northern Illinois (excluding Chicago), Florida, and eastern Wisconsin
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Sarah J. Goerg (she/her)
Senior Associate Dean of Conservatory Admissions
I am a native Appletonian and Lawrence played a major role in my early musical development. Studying clarinet at the Community Music School, attending Conservatory concerts, and performing on the Memorial Chapel stage inspired…
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Lina Goggins-Rendon
Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions, Western Regional Representative
lina.goggins-rendon@lawrence.edu
Serves and supports first-year students from Arizona, California, Hawai'i, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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Guy A. Hatch (he/him)
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Serves and supports first-year students from Illinois and Missouri
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Stephanie Jossart
Executive Assistant
stephanie.jossart@lawrence.edu
I began working at Lawrence University after previously teaching 5th graders in an elementary school. My passion for learning and helping others drew me to Lawrence because of its beautiful…
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Dr. Olivia Kieffer
Assistant Dean of Admissions, Conservatory Recruitment
Serves and supports first-year students applying to Conservatory of Music degrees: Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A.), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music dual degree (B.A./B.Mus.)
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Cheyenne A. Koscher (she/her)
Admissions Counselor – International
cheyenne.a.koscher@lawrence.edu
Serves and supports international students on F-1 and J-1 visas and U.S. citizens attending high school outside the U.S.
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John P. Marquez (he/him)
Director of Admissions Operations and Systems
Having grown up in Appleton, this city and Lawrence have always been a fixture in my life. After nearly a decade in higher education I was drawn to being able…
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Chase Nguyen
Assistant Dean of Admissions Transfers
Serves and supports transfer students
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Vice President – Enrollment Management
In search of more meaningful, people-centered work, I left corporate finance and marketing in 2004 and found my calling in higher education. Since then, I’ve served in roles from Director…
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Lynette J. Schroeder
Systems Specialist
lynette.j.schroeder@lawrence.edu
I began my journey at Lawrence University in Admissions, then spent over a decade in Financial Aid, followed by a five-year grant-funded role with Alumni-Admissions. Now, I’ve come full circle…
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Milena Shabert (she/her)
Associate Director of Admissions Marketing Communications
After several years in agency roles and the craft brewing industry, I transitioned to higher education in 2021. Seeking work that aligned with my lifelong love of learning, I shifted…
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Samantha Sonkowsky (she/her)
Assistant Director of Admissions Operations
samantha.sonkowsky@lawrence.edu
As an Appletonian, it is with great pleasure to be working at Lawrence University. I have been working in higher education for the past 10+ years at various institutions across…
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Melissa Velpel (she/they)
Campus Visit Coordinator
With a diverse background in academics, retail, and dog training, I’ve spent my adult life serving others and constantly learning about the human experience. Working for Lawrence University allows me…
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Mason Wageman
Admissions Counselor
Serves and supports first-year students from Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and northern Wisconsin
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Lindsey Wyngaard (she/her)
Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions
Serves and supports students from Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (D.C.), Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia
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