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It Starts With a Connection.

We know the college search process can feel overwhelming for students and parents alike. McDaniel College admissions professionals will work closely with you to make the admissions experience as smooth as possible. Our counselors embody the community spirit we’re proud of here, and they’ll walk with you as you determine if McDaniel is a good fit. Connect with us today.

Meet Our Admissions Counselors

Undergraduate First Year

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Stephanie Stahler Senior Associate Director of Admissions

You work with Stephanie if you are

  • transferring from a two- or four-year college or university 
  • seeking a second bachelor's degree from McDaniel College
  • re-applying to McDaniel College
  • a U.S. citizen living outside the United States
  • a student with an international status
  • a homeschool student

sstahler@mcdaniel.edu | 410-386-4857

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Katie Ridgway '10 Associate Director of Admissions

You work with Katie if you attend high school in Baltimore City, Maryland.

kridgway@mcdaniel.edu | 410-857-2540

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Kelsey Kirkman

Kelsey Kirkman Kapusta '19 Assistant Director of Admissions

You work with Kelsey if you attend high school in Baltimore County, Maryland (private school only), or the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

kjkirkman@mcdaniel.edu | 410-857-2272

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Chad Koontz

Chad Koontz Assistant Director of Admissions

You work with Chad if you attend high school in the Maryland counties of Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, or Worcester, or the states of Delaware or Hawaii.

ckoontz@mcdaniel.edu | 410-857-2274

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Sydney Lipsman Admissions Counselor

You work with Sydney if you attend high school in the Maryland counties of Allegany, Carroll, Garrett, or Washington, or the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

sydney.lipsman@mcdaniel.edu | 410-386-4024

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Ethan Munns Admissions Counselor

You work with Ethan if you attend high school in the Maryland counties of Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, or Saint Mary's, or the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, or Utah.

emunns@mcdaniel.edu | 410-386-4016

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Zach Nitsch

Zach Nitsch Admissions Counselor

You work with Zach if you attend high school in Montgomery County, Maryland or the state of New Jersey.

znitsch@mcdaniel.edu | 410-857-2519

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Mackenzie Zamora

Mackenzie Zamora Admissions Counselor

You work with Mackenzie if you attend high school in the Maryland counties of Baltimore (public school only) or Harford, or the states of Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming.

mackenzie.zamora@mcdaniel.edu | 410-386-4021

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Undergraduate Transfer First Year

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Stephanie Stahler Senior Associate Director of Admissions

You work with Stephanie if you are

  • transferring from a two- or four-year college or university 
  • seeking a second bachelor's degree from McDaniel College
  • re-applying to McDaniel College
  • a U.S. citizen living outside the United States
  • a student with an international status
  • a homeschool student

sstahler@mcdaniel.edu | 410-386-4857

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International Undergraduate First Year

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Stephanie Stahler Senior Associate Director of Admissions

You work with Stephanie if you are

  • transferring from a two- or four-year college or university 
  • seeking a second bachelor's degree from McDaniel College
  • re-applying to McDaniel College
  • a U.S. citizen living outside the United States
  • a student with an international status
  • a homeschool student

sstahler@mcdaniel.edu | 410-386-4857

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Graduate Studies

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Crystal Perry '11, '14 Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Management

You work with Crystal if you are seeking to advance your career with a graduate degree or certification in Counseling or Education from our school of Graduate & Professional Studies.

cperry@mcdaniel.edu | 410-386-4833


  
 

Colin Hoover

Colin Hoover Graduate Admissions Counselor

You work with Colin if you are looking to advance your career with a graduate degree or certification in Data Analytics, Human Services Management, Human Resources Management, Kinesiology, or Public Administration & Policy.

choover@mcdaniel.edu | 410-871-3139

Meet Our Admissions Staff

Janelle Holmboe

Janelle Holmboe Executive Vice President for Constituent Engagement

jholmboe@mcdaniel.edu | 410-857-2273

Heidi Reigel

Heidi Reigel Associate Vice President for Constituent Engagement

hreigel@mcdaniel.edu | 410-857-2226

Nicole Willhide

Nicole Willhide Director of Admissions Systems & Operations

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Morgan Davis Associate Director of Admissions Systems & Operations

Kyle Fisher Enrollment Marketing & Outreach Specialist

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Kim Baumgardner Assistant Director of Admissions Operations

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Anna Green Admissions Slate & Operations Assistant

agreen@mcdaniel.edu | 410-386-4698

Alexis Peat

Alexis Peat Admissions Data Coordinator

Caroline King

Caroline Brunner Admissions Event & Experience Manager

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Renee Jigjiddorj Event Operations Assistant

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Will Sinnott Admissions Receptionist

Contact the Office of Admissions

Contact the Office of Admissions