Meet Your Admissions Counselor

John oversees and leads the Admissions team at Elizabethtown College and serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. He regularly connects with prospective students and families and shares information on the college search and financial aid processes to help them navigate and enroll successfully. “Working on strategic enrollment initiatives which help inform students of the great academic programs and outcomes Etown can offer them, is truly a rewarding experience.”

Originally from New England, Adam joined Etown in 2019 bringing over a decade of admissions experience to the College. He appreciates the College’s strong commitment to outcomes and experiential learning. “Etown has the perfect blend of programs that affords students the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with their classmates and instructors in a small class size setting.” Adam also assists with students interested in our Primary Care Pre-Admission Program (PPP), Law Early Admission Program (LEAP), and the Honors Program.

Travel Territory:

• Chester County, PA
• All Western, Midwestern, Southwestern, and Southern States (excluding VA and MD)

Paula “Polly” has been with the Elizabethtown College admissions office for over 20 years. She is also the parent of a 2008 alumna. Polly works with students interested in occupational therapy, high school dual enrollment and coordinates admissions on campus recruitment events. Her favorite place on-campus is the Brossman Center where she has the opportunity to interact with Etown students, faculty, and staff.

Travel Territory

• Adams County, PA
• Allegheny County, PA
• Armstrong County, PA
• Beaver County, PA
• Bedford County, PA
• Blair County, PA
• Butler County, PA
• Cambria County, PA
• Cumberland County, PA
• Fayette County, PA
• Franklin County, PA
• Fulton County, PA
• Greene County, PA
• Huntington County, PA
• Indiana County, PA
• Jefferson County, PA
• Juniata County, PA
• Lawrence County, PA
• Mifflin County, PA
• Perry County, PA
• Somerset County, PA
• Washington County, PA
• Westmoreland County, PA
• York County, PA
• Upstate New York

Gretchen joined the Admissions team in 2017 after moving from New England to Pennsylvania with her husband and children. She has over a decade of experience in admissions and holds a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration. Gretchen works with all prospective transfer students and is Etown’s Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer.

Travel Territory

• Dauphin County, PA
• Lancaster County, PA
• Lebanon County, PA

Oz oversees the Mosaic Scholarship and Diversity Team. He is fluent in Spanish, holds a Master’s degree in Higher Education Student Affairs and enjoys traveling. Oz also assists with international students and students who identify as undocumented/DACA.

Travel Territory

• New York City, NY
• Long Island, NY
• Rockland County, NY
• Westchester County, NY
• Southern New Jersey
• Delaware County, PA
• Philadelphia County, PA

Monica has been working in higher education for several years with an extensive background in admissions. An alumna of the College, Monica oversees our Stamps Scholars Program, Bonner Leader Program, and works with all student athletes. Her favorite spot on campus is the Blue Bean Cafe.

Travel Territory

• Maryland
• Delaware
• Virginia
• Washington, D.C.

Lily brings several years of higher education experience after joining the team in 2021. Lily is excited to bring prospective students to campus and show them all Etown has to offer. Lily also assists with students interested in our Physician Assistant Program.

Travel Territory

• Bradford County, PA
• Cameron County, PA
• Centre County, PA
• Clarion County, PA
• Clearfield County, PA
• Clinton County, PA
• Columbia County, PA
• Crawford County, PA
• Elk County, PA
• Erie County, PA
• Forest County, PA
• Lackawanna County, PA
• Luzerne County, PA
• Lycoming County, PA
• McKean County, PA
• Mercer County, PA
• Montour County, PA
• Northumberland County, PA
• Potter County, PA
• Snyder County, PA
• Sullivan County, PA
• Susquehanna County, PA
• Tioga County, PA
• Union County, PA
• Venango County, PA
• Warren County, PA
• Wayne County, PA
• Wyoming County, PA
• New England

Since joining the Admissions team in 2019 nothing makes Kelly happier than meeting high school students as they begin their college search and sharing how much Etown campus will feel like their home away from home. Kelly oversees our Blue Jay Ambassador tour guide program and supports homeschooled students.

Travel Territory

• Berks County, PA
• Carbon County, PA
• Lehigh County, PA
• Monroe County, PA
• Northampton County, PA
• Pike County, PA
• Schuylkill County, PA
• Central and Northern New Jersey

Mallory is originally from York, Pa., and has been working in the higher education industry for several years. She loves the close-knit community that comes with being a part of the Elizabethtown College Blue Jay family. Mallory enjoys meeting prospective students and helping them on the next step in their journey! Mallory also serves as the Honors Program liaison.

Travel Territory

• Bucks County, PA
• Montgomery County, PA

Drew is originally from Lancaster, Pa., and has worked in higher education for several years. He is excited to work with our prospective students and their families and introduce them to the beautiful Elizabethtown College campus.