Find Your Admissions Counselor
If you do not locate your high school or state under one of the Admissions Counselors listed below please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@unlv.edu or 702-774-51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ(8658) to be connected with an Admissions Counselor.
Nevada High Schools
Kelsey Kaplan
Assistant Director for First Year Recruitment
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The diversity and opportunities both on campus and within our community here in Las Vegas. Being on such a diverse campus there is always something to get involved with and you feel at home right away.
Contact: kelsey.kaplan@unlv.edu; 702-774-2911
Territories: Coronado High School, Bishop Gorman, Faith Lutheran High School
Natalie Alvizo
Admissions Coordinator
Hometown: Toppenish, Washington
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: Being part of the Rebel Family! You can really feel the sense of community and pride across campus. Students also have the opportunity to make an impact in the community while creating lasting relationships with faculty and fellow students at the most diverse institution in the nation.
Contact: natalie.alvizo@unlv.edu; 702-895-2366
Territories: Ed W. Clark High School
Andrea Plancarte
Admissions Coordinator
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: I am a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Alumni, and someone who values involvement and engagement. I love that 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ offers numerous opportunities to get involved in campus life. From student organizations and clubs to volunteer opportunities and leadership programs.
Contact: andrea.plancarte@unlv.edu; 702-895-1513
Territories: Arbor View High School, Cristo Rey, Spring Valley High School
Daniel Mendoza
Assistant Director for Regional & College Recruitment
Hometown: Fullerton, California
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: When I made the decision to relocate to Las Vegas, it was ultimately because of the campus environment, the trajectory of the university, and the growth of the city. Hard to beat enjoying a coffee at the top of our Hospitality building and taking in the views!
Contact: Daniel.Mendoza@unlv.edu; 702-895-5206
Territories: Northwest Career & Technical Academy, Southwest Career & Technical Academy
Alondra Maldonado
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: I love all the research opportunities available to students on campus, and all the diversity that 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has.
Contact: alondra.maldonado@unlv.edu; 702-774-8028
Territories: Acceleration Academies East, Acceleration Academies North, Bonanza High School, CCSD Adult Education, Desert Rose High School, Durango High School, East Career and Technical Academy, Equipo Academy, Global Community, Northeast Career & Technical Academy, Shadow Ridge High School, Western High School
Brianna Bernal
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Tustin, CA
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ provides many resources/programs for students to make sure they are successful and feel comfortable during their time here.
Contact: brianna.bernal@unlv.edu; 702-895-0882
Territories: Basic Academy of International Studies, Chaparral High School, Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts, Sunrise Mountain High School, Valley High School, Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy, West Career Technical Academy
Bridget Tallsalt
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Tuba City, Arizona
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The feeling of having a home away from home from the close-knit community 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ provides across campus amongst the students, faculty, and staff.
Contact: bridget.tallsalt@unlv.edu; 702-774-2922
Territories: Coral Academy, Indian Springs High School, Liberty High School, Moapa Valley High School, Pahrump Valley High School, Sandy Valley High School, Virgin Valley High School, All Washoe County & Carson City schools
Elizabeth Kamanga
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Ndola, Zambia
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The most outstanding aspect of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is its diverse and inclusive community, which strongly fosters growth, learning, and collaboration.
Contact: elizabeth.kamanga@unlv.edu, 702-774-8027
Territories: TMCC High School, Nevada State High School
Laura Georgi Jule
Assistant Director for Transfer Affairs
Hometown: Bucharest, Romania
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: My journey with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ began in 2006. When I joined Admissions in a small office, where part of the process was manual. I became part of the growing 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community and fell in love with its innovative changes. I am proud to be a member of such a different, daring and diverse institution focused on promoting higher education and on helping its students achieve it.
Contact: laura.jule@unlv.edu; 702-895-4964
Territories: CSN High Schools
Laura Garcia
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: laura.garcia@unlv.edu; 702-895-1799
Territories: Las Vegas Academy, Bonanza High School, Desert Pines High School, Eldorado High School, Las Vegas High School, Rancho High School, Southeast Career and Technical Academy
Owen Crowl
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: I love the drive to succeed on this campus, in more ways than one. There are so many people I've met in my time as a student here that make the most of their education and those are the perfect people to be around.
Contact: owen.crowl@unlv.edu; 702-895-2365
Territories: Advanced Career & Technical Academy, Canyon Springs High School, Cheyenne High School, Cimarron High School, Delta Academy, Legacy High School, Mojave High School, Silverado High School
Mark Cardozo
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: San Francisco, California
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: I admire 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's strong emphasis on diversity, cultural appreciation, and innovation. What inspires me the most is how the university leverages the world-renowned city of Las Vegas to encourage students to become leaders and leave lasting legacies.
Contact: mark.cardozo@unlv.edu, 702-774-2950
Territories: Beacon Academy, Centennial High School, Democracy Prep, Explore Knowledge Academy, Nevada Virtual Academy, Odyssey Charter Schools, Pinecrest Academy Cadence, Pinecrest Academy Sloan, Nevada Learning Academy, SLAM Academy, Somerset Losee, Somerset Sky Pointe, West Prep, Word of Life Christian Academy, All CCSD schools not listed, GED and Home School Students
Tyler Jarley
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Henderson, NV
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is that it is a place where you can learn from and grow alongside people from so many different backgrounds. During my time at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, I have learned so much both in the classroom and in conversations with classmates. These experiences helped me grow to become not only a better student, but also a better person.
Contact: tyler.jarley@unlv.edu; 702-895-0633
Territories: American Heritage, Amplus Academy, Boulder City High School, Calvary Chapel GV, Calvary Chapel SV, Desert Oasis High School, Doral Academy, Foothill High School, Founders Academy, Green Valley High School, Green Valley Christian, Lake Mead Christian, Laughlin High School, Meadows School, Mountain View Christian School, Palo Verde High School
Elizabeth Kamanga
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Ndola, Zambia
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The most outstanding aspect of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is its diverse and inclusive community, which strongly fosters growth, learning, and collaboration.
Contact: elizabeth.kamanga@unlv.edu; 702-774-8027
Territories: TMCC High School
Bridget Tallsalt
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Tuba City, Arizona
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The feeling of having a home away from home from the close-knit community 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ provides across campus amongst the students, faculty, and staff.
Contact: bridget.tallsalt@unlv.edu; 702-774-2922
Territories: Indian Springs High School, Moapa Valley High School, Pahrump Valley High School, Sandy Valley High School, Virgin Valley High School, All Washoe County & Carson City schools.
Out-of-State High Schools
Andrea Plancarte
Admissions Coordinator
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: I am a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Alumni, and someone who values involvement and engagement. I love that 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ offers numerous opportunities to get involved in campus life. From student organizations and clubs to volunteer opportunities and leadership programs.
Contact: andrea.plancarte@unlv.edu; 702-895-1513
Territories: New Jersey, New York
Natalie Alvizo
Admissions Coordinator
Hometown: Toppenish, Washington
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: Being part of the Rebel Family! You can really feel the sense of community and pride across campus. Students also have the opportunity to make an impact in the community while creating lasting relationships with faculty and fellow students at the most diverse institution in the nation.
Contact: natalie.alvizo@unlv.edu 702-895-2366
Territories: Oregon and Washington
Woody Hoshibata
Senior Regional Recruiter / Based in Hawai`i
Hometown: Wahiawa, Hawaii
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The opportunity to learn from scholars that shape us up to become professionals in our field of study.
Contact: woody.hoshibata@unlv.edu; 702-895-5866
Territories: American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Marianas Island, AA (Armed Forces (the) Americas), AE (Armed Forces Europe) , AP (Armed Forces Pacific), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
Alia Salazar
Regional Recruiter / Based in Illinois - Chicagoland
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has an abundance of resources to help students succeed and is always looking for ways to fulfill the diverse needs of its students.
Contact: alia.salazar@unlv.edu; 702-895-0461
Territories: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin
Anna Gabertan
Regional Recruiter / Based in Arizona
Hometown: Stevenson, Washington
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: A top-tier university that has a small university feel and truly cares for students as can be seen through class sizes, free tutoring, numerous internship programs, and generous scholarships. The opportunities that open up by becoming a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student are endless, go Rebels!
Contact: anna.gabertan@unlv.edu; 702-895-2806
Territories: Arizona, California - Greater LA Area, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota
Bridget Tallsalt
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Tuba City, Arizona
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The feeling of having a home away from home from the close-knit community 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ provides across campus amongst the students, faculty, and staff.
Contact: bridget.tallsalt@unlv.edu, 702-774-2922
Territories: Alaska, California - Greater Sacramento Area, Montana, Oklahoma
Kendra Johnson
Regional Recruiter / Based in Texas
Hometown: Houston, TX
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The countless amount of hands-on opportunities for students not only in the classroom but also outside of the classroom as well. Along with the diversity of the campus across the student body and staff.
Contact: kendra.johnson@unlv.edu, 702-895-0286
Territories: Arkansas, California - San Jose, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas- Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Washington DC
Kennady Reason
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Fresno, California
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: I like that 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has an embracing environment for positive growth and change. Even with its many traditions, the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community is open to creating new ways to come together.
Contact: kennedy.reason@unlv.edu, 702-774-8015
Territories: All countries/state outside of the United States of America
Shea Labbato
Regional Recruiter / Based in Florida
Hometown: La Grange, IL
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The University offers a supportive and diverse environment where students have the opportunity to grow and learn. With many majors offered, along with clubs, organizations, and athletics, there is a place for everyone to thrive and become a part of the outstanding 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community!
Contact: shea.labbato@unlv.edu
Territories: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Sydney Blaxton
Regional Recruiter / Based in Texas
Hometown: Grapevine, TX
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is an ever-growing university with endless opportunities for students to thrive inside and outside of campus. No matter who you are, where you're from, or where you are looking to go, the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community is super welcoming and makes sure everyone is able to find their place.
Contact: sydney.blaxton@unlv.edu; 702-895-3971
Territories: California - San Francisco, Delaware, Texas - Dallas-Fort Worth Area, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire
Transfer Students
Elizabeth Kamanga
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Ndola, Zambia
What I like about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: The most outstanding aspect of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is its diverse and inclusive community, which strongly fosters growth, learning, and collaboration.
Contact: elizabeth.kamanga@unlv.edu, 702-774-8027
Territories: Nevada Transfers
Laura Georgi Jule
Assistant Director for Transfer Affairs
Hometown: Bucharest, Romania
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: My journey with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ began in 2006. When I joined Admissions in a small office, where part of the process was manual. I became part of the growing 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community and fell in love with its innovative changes. I am proud to be a member of such a different, daring and diverse institution focused on promoting higher education and on helping its students achieve it.
Contact: laura.jule@unlv.edu, 702-895-4964
Territories: Nevada and Out of State Transfers
Dave Tankenson
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Culver City, California
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has top academics, big time athletics in a welcome and inclusive environment. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ provides a great opportunity for students to create value for themselves and enjoy a full college experience.
Contact: david.tankenson@unlv.edu; 702-895-4767
Territories: Out of state Transfers
Graduate Students
Lori Filippo M.P.A.
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment
Hometown: East Amherst, New York
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: As a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Grad Rebel Alumna I was able to experience first hand just how special 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is. With a strong diverse community and its dedication and support to each individual student/faculty/staff, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is truly a one of a kind university !
Contact: lori.filippo@unlv.edu702-895-1185
Territories: Graduate Degree Programs (Master's, Doctorates, Graduate Certificates)
Irene Iwanylo M.A.Ed.
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Bronx, New York
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is dedicated to building strong relationships with their students, staff, faculty and community that benefits all parties. By working together, it allows the university and the community to thrive. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is known for being innovative, easy to access, and having a variety of academic programs. The strong connection to the community and active campus life provides students with many chances to learn and offers cutting-edge research opportunities that cater to diverse student needs.
Contact: irene.iwanylo@unlv.edu; 702-895-4763
Territories: Graduate Degree Programs (Master's, Doctorates, and Graduate Certificates)
Early Outreach
Devan Harris
Associate Director for Early Outreach
Hometown: Highland, CA
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: Our passion for developing and strengthening community partnerships that are mutually beneficial, promote the value of the university, and enrich the intellectual and cultural vitality of the valley. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is committed to engaging our community!
Contact: devan.harris@unlv.edu; 702-895-1812
Territories: Kindergarten-10th grade inquiries
Jake Leifheit
Early Outreach Coordinator
Hometown: Yorkville, Illinois
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: Working alongside professionals that are passionate about education & providing support for future generations of students.
Contact: jake.leifheit@unlv.edu; 702-895-5763
Territories: Kindergarten-10th grade inquiries
Tanna Cripps
Early Outreach Specialist
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: There are always opportunities to take advantage of, whether you are a student or staff member.
Contact: tanna.cripps@unlv.edu; 702-895-1679
Territories: Kindergarten-10th grade inquiries
Britany Hernandez Caballero
Early Outreach Specialist
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
What I like best about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ: As a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumna there are many things I love and appreciate about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, but my favorite thing is how welcoming our campus is. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is a place that makes space for students of all backgrounds and embraces diversity, which was a key component to helping me feel a sense of belonging here as a first generation student.
Contact: britany.hernandezcaballero@unlv.edu; 702-895-1902
Territories: Kindergarten-10th grade inquiries