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John Young

Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions
Email: jyoung@hws.edu
Young was named Vice President and Dean of Admissions in June 2018. He has responsibility for leading the admissions and financial aid teams. Prior to his arrival at HWS, he worked on the admissions staffs at Colgate University and Skidmore College. He has been involved in several admissions professional organizations, most significantly the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling. Young presents regularly at high schools across the country on a variety of topics and is a speaker at the Summer Institute for new admissions officers and college counselors. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history at Colgate University. John currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from Hartford, Litchfield, Tolland, and Waterbury Counties in Connecticut.

 

Marylyn O’Hora Uhnak

Associate Vice President and Director of International Enrollment and Success
Phone: (315) 781-3750
Email: uhnak@hws.edu
Text: (315) 290-3623
WeChat: hws_marylyn

Marylyn joined the HWS Admissions team in 2008 having spent the previous five years in admissions at her alma mater, Wells College. While at HWS, she has taken on multiple roles both within the Admissions Office as well as the Office of the President. Within admissions, her work has included campus visit and event oversight, transfer admission and international student enrollment. Branching between admissions and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, her dynamic position is focused on providing holistic support to international students, from admission all the way to graduation, and beyond.

 

Alan Paynter

Director of Admissions
Phone: (315) 781-3622
Email: paynter@hws.edu
Text: (315) 828-0951

Paynter came to HWS in September 2020 from Hershey, Pa., after spending the last 20 years at both Dickinson College and Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania where he lead diversity recruitment initiatives, served as the athletics liaison, and co-coordinated social media and admissions yield strategy. He’s been a sought-after speaker on various admissions related topics as well as other motivational topics. Alan, a South Jersey native, is a first-generation college student and product of the Federal Trio Programs. He earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Kutztown University and masters from Duquesne University. Paynter played football in college and has also been a high school and club track and field head coach for over 20 years. Alan is a diehard college sports fan and supporter of his three children, Christopher, Maliyah and Jaren. Alan currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from Greater Philadelphia area and the Lehigh Valley area in Pennsylvania; Montgomery County, Maryland; District of Columbia; Florida and Tennessee.

 

Kate Beyer ’07

Associate Director of Admissions, Director of New England Recruitment
Phone: (207) 577-3821
Email: beyer@hws.edu
Text: (315) 828-0965

Kate graduated from William Smith in 2007 with a bachelor of arts degree in individual studies – Diversity in the Workplace. Following graduation, Kate was the first AmeriCorps VISTA member at HWS, serving with the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning. She later worked at Massachusetts Campus Compact, where she was the coordinator of student initiatives. Kate returned to HWS in 2012 and currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

 

Alison Boland

Associate Director of Admissions
Phone: (315) 781-3318
Email: boland@hws.edu
Text: (315) 828-0905

Alison graduated from State University of New York College at Buffalo where she received a bachelor’s degree in education in 2000. Prior to joining the admissions staff at HWS, Alison worked as a college and career coordinator for the Pittsford Central School district. Alison currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from Western and Central New York.

 

Craig Meyers

Associate Director of Admissions Communications
Phone: (315) 781-3794
Email: cmeyers@hws.edu
Text: (315) 828-0051

Craig graduated from the State University of New York College at Oneonta with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Prior to joining the admissions staff Craig spent five years as a field engineer for the HWS IT Department.

 

Sue Willard ’99

Associate Director of Admissions
Phone: (315) 781-3865
Email: willard@hws.edu
Text: (315) 325-9003

Sue earned a bachelor’s degree in history from William Smith College in 1999 and completed the education program. After earning a master’s degree in history and serving as a graduate assistant soccer coach at Washington College, she returned to William Smith as assistant coach for the Herons in 2001. From there, Sue went on to coach soccer at both the NCAA Division I and III levels, before rejoining HWS in the Office of Admissions. Sue currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from Fairfield County, Connecticut; Westchester County, New York; Maine; New Hampshire; Colorado and Washington State.

 

Christina Brundage

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: (315) 781-3789
Email: cbrundage@hws.edu
Text: (315) 325-9036

Christina graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay with a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing and communication arts. Prior to joining the HWS admissions staff, she worked in finance, and as an entrepreneur. Having recently migrated from the Midwest, Christina is excited to champion all that Hobart and William Smith Colleges has to offer.

 

Max Gorton ’16

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: (315) 781-3737
Email: gorton@hws.edu
Text: (315) 290-3337

Max graduated from Hobart College in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies and a minor in Political Science. While at HWS he was able to study in Rome, Italy, and while on campus served as a Resident Assistant, Hobart Student Trustee, and a tutor for America Reads in the local community. Further, Max was a member of the male a capella group, the Hobartones, and enjoyed playing intramural sports. Prior to joining the Admissions staff in the summer of 2017 he worked for some time in Manhattan at an interior design and architectural firm and traveled throughout Europe. Max currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from Central and Western Pennsylvania, and the midwestern United States.

 

Ian Gregory-Davis

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: (315) 781-3868
Email: gregorydavis@hws.edu
Text: (315) 325-9010

Ian graduated from Skidmore College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Sciences, and a minor in Spanish. While at Skidmore, Ian was a Resident Assistant, Peer Mentor and avid intramural volleyball and tennis player. However, Ian’s favorite job while on campus was working as a Head Thoroughbred Ambassador in the Admissions Office. During his junior year, he had the opportunity to study abroad in Madrid, Spain. Ian currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from Western Massachusetts; Catskills and Hudson Valley New York, and Manhattan.

 

Jon Sebastian-Walkes

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions/Director of Diversity Recruitment & Initiatives
Phone: (315) 781-4235
Email: sebastian-walkes@hws.edu
Text: (315) 325-9039

Jon currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, New York.

 

Jessica Shea

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: (315) 781-3730
Email: shea@hws.edu
Text: (315) 325-9044

Jessica graduated from the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and a master’s degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education. Jessica currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from New York’s St. Lawrence Valley and the Adirondacks, and New Jersey.

 

Jillian Augustine

Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: (315) 781-4514
Email: jaugustine@hws.edu
Text: (315) 828-0841

A Geneva native, Jillian graduated from The University at Albany, SUNY, in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in communications. Prior to joining the admissions staff, Jillian spent three summers working with Conferences and Events at HWS. She currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from the South and Gulf coast states, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada and Alaska.

 

Sarah Hillman

Assistant Director of Admissions Data Analyst
Phone: (315) 781-4328
Email: hillman@hws.edu

Sarah graduated from Fordham University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology. Prior to joining HWS, she enjoyed living in Brooklyn while working as an admissions coordinator for Oxbridge Academic Programs, with a highlight being her time as executive coordinator of the middle school study abroad program in Cambridge, England.

 

Ryan Hofmann ’20

Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: (315) 781-4236
Email: hofmann@hws.edu
Text: (315) 325-9047

Born in Tampa, Fla., and raised in Lindenhurst, N.Y., Ryan is a first-generation graduate from the Hobart and William Smith Classes of 2020 (#proud). He graduated with a B.A. in psychology and a history minor. At HWS Ryan played quarterback for the Hobart football team, was a member of Theta Delta Chi and the HWS fly fishing club, involved in the HWS leadership certificate program, a senior intern in the admissions office and worked with the athletic communications department for three years. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys staying active by fishing or playing golf. Ryan currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from the Capital District, New York; Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham Counties Connecticut; Long Island, New York; Vermont; Montana; Idaho and Wyoming.

 

Caroline Turco

Assistant Director of Admissions

Email: turco@hws.edu
Text: (315) 563-2775

Caroline graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor’s degree in public health studies. While at Johns Hopkins, Caroline was a four-year member of the women’s lacrosse team. Prior to joining the admissions staff at HWS, she served as a medical sales representative in Baltimore, Md. In addition, Caroline is a part time assistant coach for the William Smith lacrosse team. Caroline currently serves as the admissions counselor for students from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, California and Oregon.

 

Ruby Auman ’22

Tour Guide
Lewisburg, Pa.
Architectural Studies and Aesthetics Double Major
William Smith Cross Country, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Student Activities Office Student Worker

 

Michael Bamah ’22

Tour Guide
New York, N.Y.
International Relations Major, Public Policy Minor
Hobart Student Government, Hobart Dean’s Council

 

Lauren Earley ’23

Tour Guide
Northborough, Mass.
Media and Society Major, Entrepreneurial Studies and French Double Minor
Koshare Dance Collective, Dreamcatchers, French Club, Club Tennis

 

Kate Equinozzi ’23

Tour Guide
Geneva, N.Y.
Political Science and International Relations Double Major
Habitat for Humanity, Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN), HWS Votes, Tutor at Boys and Girls Club, Civic Leader

 

Stewy Falso ’22

Tour Guide
Manlius, N.Y.
Economics and History Double Major
Hobart Cross Country, HWS Leads, Kappa Alpha Society

 

Gavin Flood ’20, MAT ’21

Tour Guide
Webster, N.Y.
Political Science and Educational Studies Double Major, French and Francophone Studies Minor
Resident Adviser, Orientation Mentor, Colleges’ Chorale, Acapella, Reunion Student Worker, Koshare Dance Collective, Hobart Student Government