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
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: Ed W. Clark High School, Southwest Career & Technical Academy, Trinity International, Valley High School
Laura Georgiana Jule
Transfer Coordinator
Hometown: Bucharest, Romania
What I like best about UNLV: My journey with UNLV began in 2006, 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
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
Alondra Maldonado
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho
What I like best about UNLV I love all the research opportunities available to students on campus, and all the diversity that UNLV has.
Contact: alondra.maldonado@unlv.edu; 702-774-8028
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
Brianna Bernal
Admission Counselor
Hometown:Tustin, CA
What I like best about UNLV:UNLV provides many resources/programs for students to make sure they are successful and feel comfortable during their time here.
Contact:brianna.bernal@unlv.edu; 702-895-0882
Territories:Basic Academy of International Studies, Chaparral High School, Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts, Equipo High School, Sunrise Mountain High School, Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy, West Career Technical Academy
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
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
Kennady Reason
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Fresno, California
What I like best about UNLV: I like that UNLV has an embracing environment for positive growth and change. Even with its many traditions, the UNLV community is open to creating new ways to come together.
Contact: kennedy.reason@unlv.edu; 702-774-8015
Territories: Trinity International
Mary Rose Stark
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
What I like best about UNLV: I love how student-focused the faculty and staff are at UNLV. The care for students and their needs makes a difference in the quality of education and enrichment.
Contact: maryrose.stark@unlv.edu; (702) 895-2365
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
Myles Lum
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
What I like best about UNLV: I love that UNLV offers all of the resources and opportunities of a large-scale, R1 institution with all of the personability and community of a small town college.
Contact: myles.lum@unlv.edu, 702-774-2937
Territories: Advanced Technologies Academy, Coral Academy, Las Vegas Academy, Liberty High School, The Meadows School, Silverado 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: Coronado 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; 702-895-0633
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
Rural & Northern Nevada Admission Counselors
Laura Jule
Transfer Coordinator
Hometown: Bucharest, Romania
What I like best about UNLV: My journey with UNLV began in 2006. 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
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
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: Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, 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, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas
Woody Hoshibata
Regional Admission Counselor
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
Alia Salazar
Regional Admission Counselor
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
What I like best about UNLV: UNLV has an abundance of resources to help students succeed and is always looking for ways to fulfill the diverse needs of its students.
Contact: alia.salazar@unlv.edu; 702-895-0461
Territories: Illinois. Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio
Eduardo Hernandez
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
What I like best about UNLV: The resources available at UNLV paired with the world-class faculty and staff sets our students up for success and shapes our undergraduates into leaders in nearly every industry. I admire the great sense of campus pride felt among our students and across the Las Vegas valley that helps grow the invaluable networks found in our communities.
Contact: eduardo.hernandez@unlv.edu 702-895-0293
Julio Ortega-Lopez
Regional Admission Counselor
Hometown: Coachella Valley, CA
What I like best about UNLV: UNLV is the only university in the region giving access to students to world-class education and research opportunities with industry experts. The professional staff and faculty care about students' success and I believe the resources and facilities at UNLV help students reach their full academic potential. Students collaborate through meaningful projects, which allows them to innovate and be creative in their field of study. UNLV simply helps bring out the best in students. Go Rebels!
Contact: julio.ortegalopez@unlv.edu 702-895-0465
Territories: California-Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Southern
Kennady Reason
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Fresno, California
What I like best about UNLV: I like that UNLV has an embracing environment for positive growth and change. Even with its many traditions, the UNLV community is open to creating new ways to come together.
Contact: kennady.reason@unlv.edu 702-774-8015
Territories: AA, AE, AP, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
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: California-Northern
Transfer Students
Transfer Counselors
Laura Georgiana Jule
Transfer Coordinator
Hometown: Bucharest, Romania
What I like best about UNLV: My journey with UNLV began in 2006, 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
Angelique Burton
Transfer Admission Counselor
Hometown: The Bay Area, California
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: Nevada Transfers
Dave Tankenson
Transfer Admission Counselor
Hometown: Culver City, California
What I like best about UNLV: UNLV has top academics, big time athletics in a welcome and inclusive environment. UNLV provides a great opportunity for students to create value for themselves and enjoy a full college experience.
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
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
International Students
International Counselors
Kennady Reason
Admission Counselor
Hometown: Fresno, California
What I like best about UNLV: I like that UNLV has an embracing environment for positive growth and change. Even with its many traditions, the UNLV community is open to creating new ways to come together.
Contact: kennady.reason@unlv.edu 702-774-8015
Territories: AA, AE, AP, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands