If you do not locate your high school or state under one of the Admission Counselors listed below please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@unlv.edu or 702-774-UNLV(8658) to be connected with an Admission Counselor.
Nevada High Schools
Clark County & Las Vegas Metro Admission Counselors
Kelsey Kaplan
Assistant Director for First Year Recruitment
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
What I like best about UNLV: The diversity and opportunities both on campus and within our community here in Las Vegas. Being on such a diverse campus there is always something to get involved with and you feel at home right away.
Contact: kelsey.kaplan@unlv.edu; 702-774-2911
Territories: Adelson Educational Campus, Bishop Gorman, Faith Lutheran High School
Daniel Mendoza
Assistant Director for Regional & College Recruitment
Hometown: Fullerton, California
What I like best about UNLV: When I made the decision to relocate to Las Vegas, it was ultimately because of the campus environment, the trajectory of the university, and the growth of the city. Hard to beat enjoying a coffee at the top of our Hospitality building and taking in the views!
Contact: Daniel.Mendoza@unlv.edu; 702-895-5206
Territories: Northwest Career & Technical Academy
Woody Hoshibata
Admission Coordinator
Hometown: Wahiawa, Hawaii
What I like best about UNLV: The opportunity to learn from scholars that shape us up to become professionals in our field of study.
Contact: woody.hoshibata@unlv.edu; 702-895-5866
Territories: Las Vegas Academy
Natalie Alvizo
Admission Coordinator
Hometown: Toppenish, Washington
What I like best about UNLV: Being part of the Rebel Family! You can really feel the sense of community and pride across campus. Students also have the opportunity to make an impact in the community while creating lasting relationships with faculty and fellow students at the most diverse institution in the nation.
Contact: natalie.alvizo@unlv.edu; 702-895-2366
Territories: Basic Academy of International Studies, Chaparral High School, Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts, Ed W. Clark High School, Equipo High School, Sunrise Mountain High School, Southwest Career & Technical Academy, Trinity International, Valley High School, Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy, West Career Technical Academy
Alex Gonzalez
Admission Counselor
Hometown: New Braunfels, Texas
What I like best about UNLV: What I like best about UNLV: What stands out to me the most about UNLV is our diversity, it's reflected in our student population, our staff, and our city! I appreciate the exposure to the many cultural backgrounds and people, and how we all come together to make UNLV.
Contact: alejandria.gonzalez@unlv.edu; 702-895-1799
Territories: Cristo Rey, Desert Pines High School, East Career Technical Academy, Las Vegas High School, Rancho High School, Southeast Career Technical Academy
Angelique Burton
Admission Counselor
Hometown: The Bay Area, CA
What I like best about UNLV: UNLV is a renowned R1 institution in the heart of a thriving city. Students are learning applicable skills, gaining eye opening experiences, and receiving educational access that allows them to positively and purposely affect our communities.
Contact: angelique.burton@unlv.edu; 702-895-4763
Territories: Arbor View High School, Beacon Academy, Canyon Springs High School, Centennial High School, Democracy Prep, Explore Knowledge Academy, Nevada Virtual Academy, Odyssey Charter Schools, Nevada Learning Academy, SLAM Academy, Somerset Losee, Somerset Sky Pointe, West Prep, Word of Life Christian Academy, All CCSD schools not listed, GED and Home School Students
Bridget Tallsalt
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Tuba City, Arizona
What I like best about UNLV: The feeling of having a home away from home from the close-knit community UNLV provides across campus amongst the students, faculty, and staff.
Contact: bridget.tallsalt@unlv.edu; 702-774-2922
Territories: Nevada Connections Academy, Sierra Vista High School
Laura Georgiana Jule
Transfer Admission Counselor
Hometown: Bucharest, Romania
What I like best about UNLV: My journey with UNLV began 14 years ago, when I joined Admissions in a small office, where part of the process was manual. I became part of the growing UNLV community and fell in love with its innovative changes. I am proud to be a member of such a different, daring and diverse institution focused on promoting higher education and on helping its students achieve it.
Contact: laura.jule@unlv.edu; 702-895-4964
Territories: CSN High School East, CSN High School South, CSN High School West, Nevada State High School
Liz Ornelas
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Palmdale, CA
What I like best about UNLV: The diversity that we have on campus. We have students from all walks of life. UNLV gives everyone the opportunity to be successful both on campus and off. I enjoy being able to help first generation students like myself reach their educational goals.
Contact: elizabeth.ornelas@unlv.edu; 702-774-8027
Territories: Acceleration Academies East, Acceleration Academies North, Eldorado High School, Bonanza High School, CCSD Adult Education, Desert Rose High School, Durango High School, Global Community, Shadow Ridge High School, Spring Valley High School, Western High School
Rachel De Vera
Admission Counselor
Hometown: San José, CA
What I like best about UNLV: The campus is in a prime location that offers opportunities to give UNLV students endless growth opportunities in their academics, leadership skills, and so much more! I have worked at many other universities and UNLV does a great job of offering students a variety of resources to not only get students started at UNLV, but to also finish and graduate on to their career of choice!
Contact: rachel.devera@unlv.edu; 702-895-1513
Territories: Advanced Technologies Academy, Coral Academy, Coronado High School, Liberty High School, The Meadows School, Silverado High School
Tyler Jarley
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Henderson, NV
What I like best about UNLV: What I like best about UNLV is that it is a place where you can learn from and grow alongside people from so many different backgrounds. During my time at UNLV, I have learned so much both in the classroom and in conversations with classmates. These experiences helped me grow to become not only a better student, but also a better person.
Contact: tyler.jarley@unlv.edu;
Territories: American Heritage, Amplus Academy, Boulder City High School,Calvary Chapel GV, Calvary Chapel SV, Desert Oasis High School, Doral Academy, Foothill High School, Founders Academy, Green Valley High School, Green Valley Christian, Lake Mead Christian, Laughlin High School, Mountain View Chrisitan School, Palo Verde High School
Daejha Hare
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Seattle, WA
What I like best about UNLV: I really appreciate the community of students on campus, everyone here is working on improving themselves. As an out of state student I did not know anyone, and I was able to easily make friends in classes, which helped me finish my Master's program and establish connections at UNLV.
Contact: daejha.hare@unlv.edu; 702.774.2950
Territories: Cheyenne High School, Cimarron High School, Delta Academy, Legacy High School, Mojave High School
Rural & Northern Nevada Admission Counselors
Bridget Tallsalt
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Tuba City, Arizona
What I like best about UNLV: The feeling of having a home away from home from the close-knit community UNLV provides across campus amongst the students, faculty, and staff.
Contact: bridget.tallsalt@unlv.edu; 702-774-2922
Territories: Indian Springs High School, Moapa Valley High School, Pahrump Valley High School, Sandy Valley High School, Virgin Valley High School
Laura Jule
Transfer Admission Counselor
Hometown: Bucharest, Romania
What I like best about UNLV: My journey with UNLV began 14 years ago, when I joined Admissions in a small office, where part of the process was manual. I became part of the growing UNLV community and fell in love with its innovative changes. I am proud to be a member of such a different, daring and diverse institution focused on promoting higher education and on helping its students achieve it.
Contact: laura.jule@unlv.edu; 702-895-4964
Territories: TMCC School
Out-of-State High Schools
Out-of-State Admission Counselors
Kelsey Kaplan
Assistant Director for First Year Recruitment
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
What I like best about UNLV: The diversity and opportunities both on campus and within our community here in Las Vegas. Being on such a diverse campus there is always something to get involved with and you feel at home right away.
Contact: kelsey.kaplan@unlv.edu; 702-774-2911
Territories: Alaska and Utah
Daniel Mendoza
Assistant Director for Regional & College Recruitment
Hometown: Fullerton, California
What I like best about UNLV: When I made the decision to relocate to Las Vegas, it was ultimately because of the campus environment, the trajectory of the university, and the growth of the city. Hard to beat enjoying a coffee at the top of our Hospitality building and taking in the views!
Contact: Daniel.Mendoza@unlv.edu; 702-895-5206
Territories: Arizona
Woody Hoshibata
Admission Coordinator
Hometown: Wahiawa, Hawaii
What I like best about UNLV: The opportunity to learn from scholars that shape us up to become professionals in our field of study.
Contact: woody.hoshibata@unlv.edu; 702-895-5866
Territories: American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Military (AA, AE, AP), Northern Marianas Island, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
Natalie Alvizo
Admission Coordinator
Hometown: Toppenish, Washington
What I like best about UNLV: Being part of the Rebel Family! You can really feel the sense of community and pride across campus. Students also have the opportunity to make an impact in the community while creating lasting relationships with faculty and fellow students at the most diverse institution in the nation.
Contact: natalie.alvizo@unlv.edu 702-895-2366
Territories: Oregon and Washington
International Students
International Counselors
Transfer Students
Transfer Counselors
Laura Georgiana Jule
Transfer Admission Counselor
Hometown: Bucharest, Romania
What I like best about UNLV: My journey with UNLV began 14 years ago, when I joined Admissions in a small office, where part of the process was manual. I became part of the growing UNLV community and fell in love with its innovative changes. I am proud to be a member of such a different, daring and diverse institution focused on promoting higher education and on helping its students achieve it.
Contact: laura.jule@unlv.edu; 702-895-4964
Territories: Nevada Transfers
Carmody Lee
Assistant Director for Transfer Affairs
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
What I like best about UNLV: The vibrant campus community and the availability of industry partnerships throughout the city.
Contact: carmody.lee@unlv.edu; 702-895-0293
Territories: Out of State Transfers
Early Outreach
Early Outreach Counselors
Devan Harris
Associate Director for Early Outreach
Hometown: Highland, CA
What I like best about UNLV: The diversity of students and staff. I also love how UNLV continues to expand as the city continues to grow offering countless opportunities for students during their educational journey at UNLV and beyond!
Contact: devan.harris@unlv.edu; 702-895-1812
Territories: Kindergarten-10th grade inquiries
Laura Modrcin
Early Outreach Coordinator
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
What I like best about UNLV: UNLV is a university committed to its city. I love that our student body reflects Nevada's diversity, culture, and energy.
Contact: laura.modrcin@unlv.edu; 702-895-5867
Territories: Kindergarten-10th grade inquiries
Karen Szwed Prieto
Early Outreach Graduate Assistant
Hometown: All over the United States! I grew up in the circus!
What I like best about UNLV: I once had a distant dream of becoming a first-generation college graduate. UNLV gave me the opportunity, skills, and tools necessary to realize that dream. I am grateful to be in a community from which I can continue to grow every day.
Contact: karen.szwedprieto@unlv.edu; 702-774-9009
Territories: Kindergarten-10th grade inquiries