If you do not locate your high school from the list below, please contact admissions@unlv.edu or 702-774-8658 to be connected with your Admission Counselor.
Nevada High Schools
Clark County & Las Vegas Metro Admission Counselors
Kelsey Kaplan
Assistant Director for 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, Coronado High School, Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Southwest Career and 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: Faith Lutheran High School, Las Vegas Academy
Natalie Alvizo
Admission Counselor
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, Valley High School, Veterans Tribute Career and 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
Meghan Fayette
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Antwerp, New York
What I like best about UNLV: I love the energy on campus! Rebels are passionate, full of school spirit, and ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way!
Contact: meghan.fayette@unlv.edu; 702-774-8015
Territories:Trinity International 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, Liberty High School, The Meadows School, Silverado High School, West Career Technical Academy
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 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, California (Northern), Oregon, Washington, Utah
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, Northern Marianas Island
Allie Vito
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Mullica Hill, NJ
What I like best about UNLV: There are so many opportunities available to our students, not only on campus but also in Las Vegas that allow them to grow personally, professionally, and academically!
Contact: allison.vito@unlv.edu; 702-774-2937
Territories: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Payton Shatney
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
What I like best about UNLV: I love the welcoming atmosphere, diverse location and endless opportunities UNLV offers to students, staff and faculty.
Contact: payton.shatney@unlv.edu; 702-774-8028
Territories: Arizona, Arkansas, California (OC and Greater San Diego), Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Wyoming
Meghan Fayette
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Antwerp, New York
What I like best about UNLV: I love the energy on campus! Rebels are passionate, full of school spirit, and ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way!
Contact: meghan.fayette@unlv.edu; 702-774-8015
Territories: California (Inland Empire & Greater LA), Military (AA, AE, AP), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
International Students
International Counselors
Meghan Fayette
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Antwerp, New York
What I like best about UNLV: I love the energy on campus! Rebels are passionate, full of school spirit, and ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way!
Contact: meghan.fayette@unlv.edu; 702-774-8015
Territories: All undergraduate students needing an I-20 and an F-1 Visa to study at UNLV.
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
Hazina Williams
Transfer Admission Counselor
Hometown: Pasadena, California
What I like best about UNLV: What I like most about UNLV is that it is inclusive. When you are here you feel like you are a part of a family and not just a number on a piece of paper.
Contact: hazina.williams@unlv.edu; 702-895-4767
Territories: Out of State Transfers
Sergio Bustos
Transfer Admission Counselor
Hometown: Augusta, GA
What I like best about UNLV: The endless opportunities for students. You can do anything here at UNLV and grow to become whatever you want to be!
Contact: sergio.bustos@unlv.edu; 702-895-0882
Territories: Nevada 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
Admissions Outreach Specialist
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
Raven Eggleston
Admissions Outreach Specialist
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
What I like best about UNLV: The opportunities that are provided to students to help them achieve their goals and the Rebel Pride felt across campus!
Contact: raven.eggleston@unlv.edu; 702-774-2953