Admissions Counselors and Staff

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Like Hampshire College itself, the Admissions Office is staffed by a diverse group of individuals with different backgrounds, interests, beliefs, and opinions. All share a deep commitment to this lively and innovative learning community. Click on the profile of the counselor representing your state to schedule a virtual interview.

Kristin Hmieleski (she/her)

Interim Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
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Natasha Doherty 13S (she/her)

Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Territories: Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts: Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Hampden, Hampshire, Nantucket counties; New Jersey, New Mexico, New York: 5 boroughs, Long Island, Westchester & Rockland counties; Pennsylvania, Utah
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Alyssa O’Brien (she/her)

Associate Director of Admissions
Territories: Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, all domestic transfer students
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Claire Guillemin 20F (she/they)

Assistant Director of Admissions
Territories: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts: Bristol, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties; Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
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Urooj Jeelani (she/her)

Assistant Director of Admissions
Territories: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts: Berkshire, Franklin, Worcester counties; Mississippi, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, all US territories, all international students
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Isaac (Ike) Rubin 22F (he/him)

Assistant Director of Admissions
Territories: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming
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Peter Watko 18F (he/they)

Assistant Director of Admissions
Territories: Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York: North of Rockland and Westchester counties; North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
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Amanda O'Connell (she/her)

Office Coordinator and Records Specialist
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