Thank you for taking the time to get to know our Admission Counselors. Our Freshmen Counselors are assigned by territory, and our Transfer Counselors are assigned by last name. To find a counselor for application questions, search below according to your territory or last name. If you have a general question or cannot find a counselor for your area, please email us at admission@gatech.edu, and include your name, high school and high school city/state.
Rick Clark |
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Director of Admission Years at Georgia Tech: 6 Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: The energy, passion and creativity of our students, faculty, and staff. Favorite Place on Campus: The Campus Recreation Center. Check out the waterslide! Favorite Place in Atlanta: Your Dekalb Farmers Market Favorite Restaurant near Campus: EATS on Ponce De Leon. I recommend the Jerk Chicken and Cornbread. What I recommend to do while in Atlanta: Go to the Zoo Atlanta - or hike to the top of Stone Mountain, especially at sunrise or sunset. |
Mary Tipton Woolley |
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Associate Director Territory: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont Years at Georgia Tech: Less than one Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: The amount of innovation going on in classrooms, research labs and offices around campus. Favorite Place on Campus: Section 102 of Bobby Dodd Stadium - where you'll find me cheering on the Yellow Jackets during football season! Favorite Place in Atlanta: Historic Inman Park neighborhood Favorite Restaurant near Campus: Six Feet Under, JCT Kitchen, Stats, Legal Sea Foods What I Recommend to do while in Atlanta : Head to Centennial Olympic Park to visit the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke and CNN Center. Check out the Olympic fountain water show while you're there and try to run through the rings without getting wet! Standing at the south end of the park, you can see the downtown and midtown skyline and realize what an amazing city we are a part of. There are also lots of great places to eat around the park! |
Katie Faussemagne |
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Admission Advisor Years at Georgia Tech: 8 years Favorite Place on Campus: In-door water slide at the Campus Recreation Center Favorite Place in Atlanta: White Provisions Favorite Restaurant near Campus: JCT |
Freshman Counselors
Chris Briggs |
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Assistant Director African American Recruitment Territory: Colorado, Deleware, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah; Georgia counties, including Clayton, Dekalb, Greene, Henry, Lincoln, Morgan, Newton, Oglethorpe, Rockdale, Fulton (South), Taliaferro, Walton and Wilkes Years at Georgia Tech: First Year Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: The campus has the privacy and feel of a rural university yet it is located in Atlanta where there is always something exciting happening. Favorite Place in Atlanta: Turner Field Favorite Restaurant near Campus: Taco Mac, the wings are great and there are so many TVs you can watch almost any game anywhere. What I recommend to do while in Atlanta: Check out any of the 4 major sports teams in Atlanta. Even if you aren't a fan of an Atlanta sports team there is an opportunity you may catch your favorite team in town. |
Amy Clines |
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Assistant Director - Savannah Campus Freshman and Transfer Applicants - Savannah Campus Territory: Coastal South Carolina & Georgia counties, including: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Calhoun, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Chattahoochee, Clay, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Decatur, Dodge, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Echols, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Glynn, Grady, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Lee, Liberty, Long, Lowndes, Macon, Marion, McIntosh, Miller, Mitchell, Montgomery, Pierce, Pulaski, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Screven, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Tattnall, Taylor, Telfair, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Turner, Twiggs, Ware, Wayne, Webster, Wheeler, Wilcox and, Worth Years at Georgia Tech: 3 Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech Savannah: The collaborative nature of our engineering programs and the ease of access to gaining experience in the field through Co-op or hands-on interactive research. Favorite Place on Georgia Tech Savannah Campus: ELAB building - home to the HIVE, our student center - the hub of activity at GT-S! Favorite Place in Savannah: The squares of downtown. Savannah is a perfect walking city where you can take in the southern charm amid the rows of beautiful, historical homes nestled along streets lined with ancient live oak trees. Favorite Restaurant near Georgia Tech Savannah Campus: MIWA in Pooler, Island Grill in Port Wentworth and Sapphire Grill downtown/City Market area. What I recommend to do while in Savannah: Take a River boat cruise, shop on Broughton Street, enjoy southern cuisine in City Market, stroll along River Street at sunset, soak in the sun at Tybee Island and explore the natural beauty of the Georgia coast by kayaking the marshes and waterways. |
Valentina De La Fe |
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Assistant Director Hispanic/Latino Recruitment Territory: Arizona, Florida (Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties), New Mexico, Texas; Central & South America; Georgia counties including: Banks, Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Fannin, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White Years at Georgia Tech: I have been at GT for 1 year, and I'm looking forward to many years to come! Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: There are so many things I love about Tech that it is hard to pick just one...I think that it's the welcoming environment and the amazing projects students are embarking on that top the list. Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite place on campus is Tech Square. It is filled with students, delicious restaurants, and has a very urban feel to it. Favorite Place in Atlanta: My favorite place in Atlanta is the Virginia Highlands area. So many things to do! Favorite Restaurant near Campus: There are two restaurants I love to visit around the area - Taqueria del Sol and Figo Pasta...so good! What I recommend to do while in Atlanta: I recommend visiting the High Museum of Art; it always has very good exhibits, and it is a beautiful building. |
Nancy Estes |
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Assistant Director Alumni & Guidance Counselor Liaison Territory: Alaska, California, Florida (exluding Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties), Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina (excluding coast), South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming; Georgia counties including, Cobb, Columbia and Richmond Years at Georgia Tech: 3 years Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: Top academics, strong traditions, and active campus life. Also, our students amaze me all the time! Favorite Restaurant near Campus: Taqueria del Sol and Flying Biscuit Favorite Place on Campus: Technology Square because of the good restaurants and the GT Barnes and Nobles Bookstore. What I recommend to do while in Atlanta: Visit the World of Coca-Cola, go to Virginia Highlands for great shopping and dining, and watch a show at The Fox. |
Tiffany McLean |
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Assistant Director Women's Recruitment Territory: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia; Georgia counties, including: Cherokee and Fulton (North) Years at Georgia Tech: 1 Year Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: The amazing women at Georgia Tech! I've never seen so many passionate, independent, and strong women who really care about their future and their community. I've truly never seen anything like it. Favorite Place in Atlanta: I love hiking Kennesaw Mountain, which is only about 20 minutes north of campus. The best part is - it's free! Favorite Restaurant near Campus: I love Taco Mac, and contrary to what you may be thinking, the best thing on the menu are the hot wings. What I recommend to do while in Atlanta: The Behind the Scenes Tour at the Georgia Aquarium. It is worth the money! |
Brandon Phillips |
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Assistant Director Freshman Applicants Territory: Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee; International (excluding Central & South America); Georgia counties, including: Baldwin, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Burke, Catoose, Chattooga, Crawford, Dade, Floyd, Glascock, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hancock, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Jones, Lamar, McDuffie, Meriwether, Monroe, Murray, Muscogee, Paulding, Peach, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Talbot, Troup, Upson, Walker, Warren, Washington, Whitfield and Wilkinson Years at Georgia Tech: 6 years total (5 as an undergraduate student), 1 Year in Admissions Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: Football Favorite Place on Campus: Bobby Dodd Stadium (Luckily our office is attached, so I get to see it every day!) Favorite Place in Atlanta: Atlantic Station What I recommend to do while in Atlanta: Visit Centennial Olympic Park and surrounding area (just south of campus) including the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, CNN Center, and Philips Arena. |
Jill Putman |
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Assistant Director Joint Enrollment and Freshman Applicants Territory: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin; Georgia counties, including: Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Haralson, Heard and Spalding Years at Georgia Tech: Started my first year on May 13, 2009, but I previously served as a graduate intern in the office. Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech is an innovative and dynamic campus. There is always something going on - whether it's cutting edge research, student activities, or a new campus facility - Georgia Tech is an engaging environment for students, families, faculty, and staff! Favorite Place on Campus: The Student Center Food Court - the food is delicious, and it's always busy with student activity. Favorite Place in Atlanta: Turner Field - I love watching Braves baseball in the summer. What I recommend to do while in Atlanta: Catch a GT or Atlanta sporting event - There's nothing better than cheering on the Yellow Jackets or an Atlanta sports team to victory! |
Transfer Counselors
David Bamburowski |
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Senior Assistant Director - Recruitment and Outreach Transfer Applicants A-K Years at Georgia Tech: 5 Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: The people! Georgia Tech's diverse student, faculty and staff populations make for an incredible environment for learning and living. Favorite Place in Atlanta: Piedmont Park - Atlanta's own version of NYC's "Central Park" Favorite Restaurant near Campus: Spoon - www.spoonatlanta.com |
Merideth Ray |
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Assistant Director Transfer Applicants L-Z Years at Georgia Tech: (4) as a student (2) as a graduate intern and (6) as a staff member Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: The students - they constantly surprise, impress, and motivate me. Favorite Place on Campus: I love Skiles Walkway and the sidewalk heading toward the CRC in the fall when all the trees turn colors. Favorite Place in Atlanta: The Fox Theater - for its history and its shows Favorite Restaurant near Campus: Toscano and Sons on Marrietta Street. Great Italian sandwiches and groceries! |
Special Programs
Carol Heller |
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Director, Special Recruitment Programs Campus Tours, Visitation Programs Years at Georgia Tech: 13 Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: The students! Favorite Place on Campus: East Campus Favorite Restaurant near Campus: The Original Chow Baby What I recommend to do while in Atlanta: See the aquarium, High Museum of Art, the zoo, the King Center, and shop and eat. |
Leslie Jackson |
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Assistant Director, Special Recruitment Programs Women's Recuitment, Minority Recruitment, Campus Tours, Visitation Programs Years at Georgia Tech: 10 years, 5 working in the office of Admission, the rest as a student Favorite Place on Campus: The garden by Skiles. It's safely tucked away from the sun, and provides shade and a nice place to read a book. Favorite Restaurant near Campus: Surin of Thailand restaurant in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood. What I recommend to do while in Atlanta: After taking a campus tour, ask your tour guide their favorite place to eat, and go there. |
Randy McDow |
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Director, Office of Special Scholarships President's Scholarship Program Years at Georgia Tech: 19 total - 5 as a co-op student, 14 as staff Favorite Thing about Georgia Tech: I feel at home here with the students, faculty, and staff. Favorite Place on Campus: Inside the top of the Tech Tower (It's where I asked my wife to marry me!) Favorite Place in Atlanta: The Silver Comet Trail - for skating, biking, or running |