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Territories

• Alabama
• California
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• Tennessee

Territories

• Pennsylvania – Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Forest, McKean, Potter, Venango, & Warren Counties
• NY – Southern Tier
• North Carolina
• South Carolina

Contact

814-332-4725
jandrack@allegheny.edu

About me: Collector / Metalhead / Vegetarian
Pronouns: he / him / his

Jason joined the Admissions Office at Allegheny in January, 1999. He is a Pittsburgh native and a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Professional Writing. While in college he was involved with orientation and residence life and discovered he wanted to continue working in higher education. After some time in alumni affairs at his alma mater he decided he wanted to assist students and their families with the college search, particularly in a liberal arts environment. He enjoys meeting students throughout their college search and helping them to see if Allegheny will be a good fit.

In addition to working with students on their college search, Jason assists with communications and data management in the Admission Office. He never understood why it was necessary for Excel to have upwards of 50,000 rows until working in admissions.

Territories

• Ohio – Akron, Cleveland, Toledo, & Youngstown
• Pennsylvania – Erie

Contact

814-332-2490
jburkley@allegheny.edu

About me: cooking enthusiast / hockey fanatic / key chain collector
Pronouns: she / her / hers

Jessica earned her BAs in International Business and Business Administration – Sports Management and a minor in Spanish from Thiel College. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Mercyhurst University.

During her time at Thiel, Jessica was a tour guide for 4 years, Student Government President, a part of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, as well as Color Guard Captain for 3 years of the Thiel marching band. As an undergraduate, Jessica studied in Barcelona, Spain for 5 months in 2019. While there, she studied International Business and Sports and Contemporary Culture. This led Jessica to her honors thesis which theorized the autonomous region of Catalunya’s possibilities to becoming its own independent country in Europe.

As a native Pittsburgher, Jessica is a hockey fanatic, especially rooting for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Outside of hockey season, Jessica loves to hike and kayak. Currently residing in Erie, PA, you can find Jessica walking her dog at the beach or crafting with her Cricut machine.

Territories

• New York – Manhattan & Long Island, Rockland & Westchester Counties
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Virginia

Contact

814-332-2528
sdinardo@allegheny.edu

About me: Beach Lover / Traveler / Swimmer
Pronouns: she / her / hers

Sarah joined the Allegheny Admission Office in September 2022. She is a native of Arlington, Virginia and a graduate of Denison University with a degree in Political Science. While at Denison, she was captain of the Women’s Swimming and Diving Team, a campus tour guide, an orientation leader, and member of the reunion committee.

After graduating from Denison, Sarah began her career in higher education enrollment management at Ithaca College (NY) as an admissions counselor. While at Ithaca, she gained a passion for working with prospective students and helping them find a college of best fit. She spent two years in the beautiful Finger Lakes region before returning to the Nation’s Capital to continue her career in admissions. She has since worked at two different institutions both on campus and in a regional role. Sarah really loves working with prospective students beginning the college search process.

When not on the road recruiting, you can find Sarah spending time with her family and friends, at her local CrossFit gym, or reading on the beach (specifically Chatham, MA or Emerald Isle, NC).

Territories

• Pennsylvania – Central Region
• Arizona
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• Oregon
• Texas
• Utah
• Washington
• Wyoming

Contact

814-332-4743
ieggert@allegheny.edu

About me: Amateur Chef / Traveler / Film Buff
Pronouns: he / him / his

Ian is a 2023 graduate of Allegheny College, where he majored in Communications and Cultural Studies and had a double minor in Economics and History. In his time as a student, Ian delved into media relations and conducted research on how media sources can sway public opinion within the NFL and its branding. Outside of academics, Ian was involved in the Varsity lacrosse program for two years and served as the president of Theta Chi Fraternity.

In his free time, Ian enjoys cooking a number of different foods, traveling to new places, and playing with his two cats, Sushi & Tom.

Territories

• New York – Buffalo and Genesee Valley
• Florida
• Michigan

Contact

814-332-2103
blearn@allegheny.edu

About me: Gamer / Cyclist/Runner / Arm-Chair Philosopher
Pronouns: He/Him/His

Blake is a Meadville native who earned his BA in History from Allegheny College, graduating in the class of 2019.

During his time as an undergraduate, he became involved with the Phi Sigma Tau International Honor Society for Philosophy and conducted extensive research on 20th-century Chinese history. He came to understand that an ideal liberal arts education represented a time of near-unparalleled freedom for intellectual exploration and the opportunity to study under the great minds of the past. Therefore, Blake came back to his alma mater to see if he could help return the favor and help students better understand the narratives that we act out in our lives.

In addition to his work in the Admissions Office, Blake is heavily entrenched in the gaming industry. Whether it be an Action-RPG such as “Dark Souls” or the table-top card game “Magic: The Gathering”, he likely has some experience with it.

Territories

• Ohio – Cincinnati & Columbus
• Pennsylvania – Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Lawrence, & Mercer Counties
• Georgia
• Kentucky
• West Virginia – Northern
• All Homeschool Students

Contact

814-332-5229
dnespor@allegheny.edu

Unusual Combinations: Athlete / Bookworm / Artist

Danielle is a 2015 graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania and holds a Masters Degree in Mass Media Arts and Journalism and a Graduate Certificate of Public Relations from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. During her time at Clarion University, she was involved in various communication organizations such as AAF (American Advertising Federation) and PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) while also assisting in the day-to-day operations of Eagle Media Production House and singing in the university’s concert choir.

Discovering her love for higher education early on in her education career, Danielle developed a passion for admissions work after interning with her alma mater’s Admissions Department. She looks forward to having the opportunity to show students why she thinks Allegheny College may be the place for them!

Finally, Danielle is a self-proclaimed geek and loves anything involving Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Disney. Also an avid fan of musicals, she is often singing along to Broadway tunes. When not “geeking” out, Danielle can be found trying her hand at various crafts, reading, binge watching Netflix, practicing yoga, or rooting on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Territories

• Transfer Students
• Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
• Pennsylvania – Bucks, Chester, & Montgomery Counties
• New York – Adirondacks and Hudson Valley
• New Jersey

Contact

814-332-4737
apawling@allegheny.edu

About me: Tap Dancer / Lover of all things Harry Potter / Ravenclaw
Pronouns: she / her / hers

Mandy is a 2021 graduate of Ursinus College where she majored in History with a minor in International Relations. She is also a 2019 graduate of Reading Area Community College. As someone who was a considered a non-traditional student, these experiences gave Mandy a love for higher education, community colleges, and a Liberal Arts campus. She is thrilled to be able to help students navigate the admissions process, especially those transferring and whom would be considered non-traditional.

In her spare time, Mandy enjoys spending time with her family, geeking out to Harry Potter and the Marvel world, or attacking her pile of to be read books.

Territories

• Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Wisconsin

Contact

814-332-4731
rsloan@allegheny.edu

About me: Bookworm / Guitar Player / Runner
Pronouns: she / her / hers

Rachel is a 2015 graduate of Allegheny College where was she was an English major and a double minor in Communication Arts and Women’s Studies. As a student, Rachel was a sister of Delta Delta Delta, volunteered with the Overnight Program, and was a member of Gator Activities Programming.

In her free time, Rachel can be found hiking at one of the nearby state parks or meeting her friends in Pittsburgh. She also loves to relax with a good book or write for her blog.

Territories

• Ohio – Southeastern
• Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh
• Pennsylvania – Armstrong, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Washington, & Westmoreland Counties
• Arkansas
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• North Dakota
• Oklahoma
• South Dakota
• West Virginia – Southern

Contact

814-332-2538
ttwigg@allegheny.edu

About me: Dog Mom / Transplant Recipient / Couponer
Pronouns: she / her / hers

Tess joined the Allegheny Admission Office in November 2022. Tess is from Morgantown, West Virginia and a graduate of Fairmont State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. At Fairmont State, she was as active member of Greek Life, being a sister of Delta Xi Omicron and a White Rose for Sigma Tau Gamma.

After graduating from Fairmont State, Tess worked in her degree field in Corrections as a Correctional Counselor. After about 3 years in Corrections, Tess began her career in Higher Education. She went back to her Alma Mater of Fairmont State and became an Admissions Counselor. Tess later became the Campus Visit Experience Counselor & Athletic Liaison at Fairmont State. Working with students and families in Higher Education she found out quickly was something she loved to do. With the love of Higher Education, Tess decided to go back to school to achieve a Master’s in Education and is currently enrolled in that program.

In her free time, you can find Tess traveling to her favorite spots but new places too. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her passions include: animals, watching movies, shopping, and reading.

Territories

• Alaska
• Hawaii
• American Samoa
• Guam
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Puerto Rico
• Virgin Islands
• International Students
• US Citizens Abroad

Contact

814-332-3436
cwhite@allegheny.edu

About me: Golfer / Basketball Junkie / Traveler
Pronouns: he / him / his

Connor earned his BAs in International Studies – European Studies and German from Susquehanna University.

While studying at Susquehanna, Connor was a four year varsity letter winner for the men’s golf team. He was also a member of the Iota-Beta chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. During his time at Susquehanna, he studied abroad in Freiburg, Germany where he developed a passion for traveling and learning other cultures.

Connor is originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania and now resides here in Meadville. If you are ever looking for Connor on the weekend, you can find him watching sporting events, at the local brewery, or most likely out on the golf course.