Meet Emma, who loves helping families decode the college admissions journey! Emma truly enjoys guiding students and families through the sometimes confusing college search process, whether she is helping them choose a major, sorting through a wide variety of excellent university options, or translating complex admissions lingo. Her favorite part of MSOE is working at an institution filled with such deeply talented students, faculty, and staff—a place she genuinely believes in because it truly prepares students for future success. Outside of the office, Emma brings her own musical talents directly to the campus community by performing as an alto saxophone player in the MSOE Concert Band, making great music with students and colleagues as a major highlight of her week.
Freshman Admissions
Katelyn Bailey, Director of Admissions
Meet Katelyn, who is dedicated to ensuring families feel supported throughout the college search! Katelyn truly loves helping students and families find their perfect fit at MSOE, making it her mission to ensure that every question—no matter how big or small—is answered during what can often feel like a scary process. Her favorite part of the university is the exceptional community, from the wonderful colleagues she works with daily to the incredibly passionate MSOE students she sees every single day. Outside of the office, Katelyn brings a unique, worldly background to the team; she was born in Washington, D.C., and has traveled to London an impressive six times.
Daniel Weston, Assistant Director of Admissions Engagement
Meet Daniel, who cherishes being part of one of life's most exciting milestones! Daniel truly loves working with students and families, finding great joy in being a trusted part of their final collegiate decision-making journey. His favorite part of the university is the incredibly tight-knit community that makes everyone feel right at home.
Leah Badke
Meet Leah, who is dedicated to making the college journey clearer and easier for every family! As a former first-generation college student, Leah understands how complex the college search can be, and she truly loves being a trusted resource who simplifies the admissions process for students and their families. Her favorite part of MSOE is the exceptionally strong community built across the entire institution—connecting students, faculty, and staff alike. In fact, she feels incredibly lucky to count her coworkers among her close friends! Outside of the office, Leah loves immersing herself in a great book, exploring nature on a hiking trail, or expressing her incredible creativity through cosplay.
Alejandro Barroso, Jr.
Meet Alejandro, who loves seeing students reach their full potential! Alejandro truly thrives on witnessing the immense growth and lasting impact that students experience during their time here at MSOE. His favorite part of the university is our close-knit, welcoming community. Outside of the office, Alejandro is an avid sports fan who loves keeping up with soccer, football, basketball, and the LA Dodgers. When he isn't cheering on his favorite teams, you can find him listening to an engaging audiobook or tackling his latest home improvement project.
Karla Ceja
Meet Karla, who loves building meaningful relationships and seeing her students thrive! Karla truly finds her role rewarding because she gets to connect deeply with students and families, build lasting relationships, and experience the pure joy of seeing her students smiling and succeeding around campus. Her favorite part of MSOE is undeniably the people—she absolutely loves being part of a vibrant campus community that is genuinely supportive, welcoming, and entirely focused on helping students reach their full potential.
Marie Dedert
Meet Marie, who loves turning an overwhelming college search into an exciting journey! Marie truly enjoys getting to know students and their families, answering their questions, and simplifying the admissions process to help them find their perfect university. For her, nothing beats watching a student’s excitement grow from initial curiosity to enrollment. Her favorite part of MSOE is the incredible campus community, where everyone is deeply passionate about helping students succeed, get involved, and challenge themselves. Outside of the office, hockey is a massive part of Marie's life. She proudly serves as the assistant coach for the MSOE Women’s Ice Hockey team! When she isn't on the ice, you can find her working out, traveling to new destinations around the world, or singing along at live concerts.
Jada Geeter
Meet Jada, who focuses on building relationships that last long after enrollment! Jada truly loves making genuine, meaningful connections with students and families that endure throughout their entire journey at MSOE. Her favorite part of the university is getting to watch those very same students thrive and succeed once they are on campus. Outside of the office, Jada loves exploring Milwaukee, traveling, diving into a good book, playing video games, or hitting the gym. If you want to put a smile on her face, just bring up her favorite animal—the red panda!
Aaron Kosma
Meet Aaron, who loves watching a student’s collegiate journey come to life! Aaron truly thrives on guiding students and families through the admissions process, ensuring they have every piece of information they need to make a comfortable, confident, and well-informed choice. For him, nothing beats the awesome experience of watching a student’s excitement build from initial interest to official enrollment. Outside of the office, Aaron is a big fan of the great outdoors—when he isn’t diving into a great book, you can find him bicycling or hiking.
Transfer Admissions
Rachel Gallo, Director of Transfer Admissions
Rachel has been a dedicated member of the MSOE family for over five years, and her absolute favorite part of the job is providing personalized guidance to students navigating their transfer journey long before they ever step into a classroom. When she isn't helping future Raiders maximize their credits, Rachel loves to travel and teaches dance in her free time. Her absolute favorite thing about MSOE is our awesome faculty—world-class educators who work side-by-side with students every day. She can't wait to help you take your next big step!
Samantha Frinzi, Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Samantha truly loves meeting students at all different stages of their academic and personal journeys, dedicating herself to ensuring you start your college career on the right foot. Her favorite part of the university is our hands-on philosophy—how MSOE truly helps students practice what we preach and teach every single day. Outside of the office, you can find Samantha taking walks through her neighborhood, diving into whatever book she can get her hands on, or unwinding with a horribly addictive Bravo reality TV show.
International Admissions
Samantha Kammers, Senior Director of International Admissions
Meet Samantha, who is passionate about helping students navigate their college search! Samantha truly loves working with students and families to help them find their perfect, right-fit university, finding immense joy in guiding them through learning about MSOE all the way to enrollment. Her favorite part of the university is the relentless student dedication to academic excellence—she loves seeing how hard MSOE students work and how beautifully that effort pays off. Outside of the office, Samantha channels her deep passion for animals into her weekends, where you can find her training and grooming dogs as well as hanging out with her own beloved personal pets.
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