Meet Our Admission Counselors

Do you have more questions about UNLV? Our undergraduate admission counselors are on hand to assist you. Visit the Office of Admissions for walk-in appointments 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

George R. Ambriz
Admission Counselor
702-774-8002
george.ambriz@unlv.edu

Clark County High Schools:
Chaparral, Desert Pines, Eldorado, Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas Academy, Valley, Trinity Christian School

Carson City/Tahoe High Schools:
Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Jacobson, Sierra Crest Academy, Whitell, Virginia City, Mineral Co.

Melissa A. Branch
Admission Counselor
702-774-8004
melissa.branch@unlv.edu

Clark County High Schools:
Area Technical and Trade Center, Canyon Springs, Cheyenne, Legacy, Mojave, Rancho, College of Southern Nevada High Schools, Moapa Valley, Virgin Valley, Andre Agassi College Preparatory, West Preparatory Academy, East Career and Technical Academy

Mid-Nevada High Schools:
Betty, Gabbs, Pahrump, Tonopah, C.O. Bastian, Lincoln Co., Pahrangat Valley, Eureka, Dayton, Fernly, Smith Valley, Yerington

Chris Dayley
Admission Counselor
702-774-8007
christopher.dayley@unlv.edu

Clark County High Schools:
Advanced Technologies Academy, Arbor View, Centennial, Cimarron-Memorial, Indian Springs, Palo Verde, Shadow Ridge, Western, Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Laughlin, Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy

Washoe County and Rural Nevada High Schools:
High schools in Washoe, Humboldt, Elko, White Pine, Pershing, and Lander counties

Sheldon Gary
Transfer Coordinator/International Specialist
702-895-1513
sheldon.gary@unlv.edu

International Specialist

John Jacobs
Admission Counselor/Residency Specialist
702-895-2981
john.jacobs@unlv.edu

Residency Specialist

Jacklyn Lester
Admission Counselor
702-774-8009
jacklyn.lester@unlv.edu

Clark County High Schools:
Basic, Boulder City, Coronado, Del Sol, CCSD Virtual, Foothill, Green Valley, Liberty, Southeast Career and Technical Academy (SECTA), Silverado, Nevada State College, Lake Mead Christian Academy

Danielle N. Mendelson
Admission Counselor
702-895-0882
danielle.mendelson@unlv.edu

Transfer Specialist
Evening and Weekend Admission Counselor

Jessica Zimmerman
Admission Counselor
702-774-8027
jessica.zimmerman@unlv.edu

Clark County High Schools:
Bonanza, Clark, Faith Lutheran, Bishop Gorman, The Meadows, Durango, Sierra Vista, Spring Valley, Odyssey Charter, Sandy Valley, Desert Oasis, Southwest Career and Technical Academy, Calvery Chapel

Wendell Staszkow
Assistant Director of Admissions
702-774-8028
wendell.staszkow@unlv.edu

Transfer Specialist