Meet Your Admissions Team

What is the value of an FLCC education? Finger Lakes provides a small, safe, and comfortable environment to reach our goals. Faculty and staff who care about students define our campus community. There is always someone ready to help.

Tips for future students? Ask questions. Make friends. Seek out your professors and counselors; these connections will help shape your career.

Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? The next time Trey Anastasio plays CMAC, I would love to grab a coffee and show him around our music recording studios.

What is your favorite pizza topping? Nothing beats a plain NYC slice.

Are you a dog or a cat person? I am a fan of both, but currently our two cats (Bear and Peach) make our home fun.

What do you love about the Finger Lakes? I am a big fan of the adult beverage industry on the whole, but I also very much enjoy being on the water whenever I can.

Tips for future students? Never hesitate to ask a question, and never hesitate to make a mistake — that's how we learn and that's what we're all here to do!

Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? Alan Alda. M*A*S*H is one of my favorite TV shows, and I admire his breadth of talent.

What is an odd/unique talent you possess? It's not exactly a talent, but I have two different colored eyes. Which is neat I suppose. I also have a dance minor with experience in ballet, tap, jazz, social and partnering dance, and modern dance.

Are you a dog or a cat person? Answer D: Yes, All of the above. I have had cats and dogs in the past, and my current pet is my dog Radar. He's a corgi/Pitty/Staffordshire terrier mix.

What do you love about the Finger Lakes? There is an endless amount of natural beauty in this area. I enjoy exploring the lakes and hiking trails.

Tips for future students? Stay focused, organized, and be present. Don't hesitate to reach out for support. There are resources and individuals at FLCC that are here to help you succeed!

What is your favorite place on campus? The bookstore! It has all the essentials.

What is your favorite pizza topping? Pepper jack cheese instead of the traditional mozzarella. Banana peppers take a very close second place.

Are you a cat or a dog person? I love all animals, but if I have to pick — cats. I have two!

What is an odd/unique talent you possess? I'm a big fan of yoga. Parsva Bakasana (side crow) is the most unique pose that I have mastered.

What do you love about the Finger Lakes? Having grown up nearby, I find the Finger Lakes Region to be a true year-round destination. From snowshoeing in the Bristol Hills, to boating on the many lakes nearby, to picking apples and patiently waiting for those ever-so-stubborn spring bulbs to bloom, there's always something to do in the area.

Tips for future students? Get involved on campus! FLCC has a plethora of extracurricular activities to offer — these can offer exciting gateways into previously-unexplored passions you grow to love! And never hesitate to ask questions. Regardless of how you perceive the question, it's better to have one answered than unanswered.

Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? Conchita Wurst — I'm really fond of their drag style, and would love to show them around.

Favorite pizza topping? Pickles. It changed my life, and I'm sure it'll change yours, too!

What is an odd/unique talent you possess? I can count from zero to ten in ten languages. Practical? Not necessarily. But unique? Certainly!

What do you love about the Finger Lakes? I love all the beautiful orchards and farms.

Tips for future students? My tip is to always ask questions. There is nothing wrong with being unsure.

Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? I would like to take Emily Blunt on a tour so she could get to know me and become my best friend.

What is your favorite place on campus? The Nursing labs. I am amazed by our state-of-the-art facilities.

What is your favorite pizza topping? Roasted tomatoes. 

What do you love about the Finger Lakes? It’s a beautiful agricultural area that has always felt like my true home. I love spending summers on the water with my friends and family.

Tips for future students? Explore and try out new activities, sports, classes, anything. College is a great time to find your passions and interests.

What is your favorite place on campus? The logging sports practice field. I have lots of fond memories from when I was on the team.

What is an odd/unique talent you possess? I have a great deal of knowledge about grapevines. My associate degree (from FLCC) and bachelor’s are both in Viticulture, and I was a vineyard manager for 5 years.

What is your favorite pizza topping? I like white pizza/Greek pizza, so olives, garlic, feta, and spinach. 

What do you love about the Finger Lakes? I love the community involvement in the Finger Lakes. Residents are quick to host fairs, wellness walks, and showcase the small businesses we have to offer. The views are also a nice plus!

Tips for future students? It is okay to have no clue what you want to do in life. FLCC creates a safe environment to learn who you are and what you want for your future.

What is your favorite place on campus? I love the HoloLens Anatomy Lab on the 4th floor. The augmented reality helped me when I was a student taking Anatomy and Physiology.

Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? I would love to show Taylor Swift around the FLCC campus. Perhaps she wouldn’t mind giving a performance at CMAC, too!

Are you a dog or cat person? Cats are 100% my favorite animal. I think my four cats at home would be upset if I said otherwise.

What do you love about the Finger Lakes? I love exploring all the great trails and parks in the area.

Tips for future students? Stay focused and keep your eyes on the goal of pursuing your educational degree.

What is your favorite book/book series? The Dirk Pitt Adventure series by Clive Cussler.

What is an odd/unique talent you possess? I play the oboe.

Are you a dog or a cat person? A dog person but currently living with three cats who are accepting.

What do you love about the Finger Lakes? I love the views. When everything was shut down, I would hop in the car with my daughters and we would pick a lake to drive around to see them from all different angles.

Tips for future students? Get involved. There are so many clubs and organizations to be a part of, and they are what will make your college years memorable!

Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? I would love to take Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots on a tour to show them the recording studios and hopefully convince them to give a concert at CMAC!

Are you a dog or a cat person? Dogs are fun, but I wouldn't want to own one, so I'm definitely a cat person. We say we have a two-cat home, but currently there are 6 cats living with us!

What is your favorite pizza topping? I'm a fan of ricotta on pizza. I thought it would be disgusting, but then I tried it and was instantly won over.