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Tony Piscitiello, Vice President for Admission, Executive Vice President of SMU
Anthony Piscitiello, M.A.
Vice President for Admission

(507) 457-1700
tpisciti@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Political Science & M.A. Counseling & Psychological Services, Saint Mary’s

Interests & Hobbies

• golf• baseball & the Cubs
• family• anything Italian


"I love SMU because it has provided me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students."

Karen Sullivan, Director for Admission
Karen Sullivan
Admissions - Director of Admission

(507) 457-6682
ksulliva@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Sociology & Early Childhood Education, Saint Mary’s

Interests & Hobbies

• traveling• the outdoors
• reading• family-time


"My favorite thing about admissions is the opportunity to meet a variety of students and assist them as they make the college decision that is best for them."

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Maria Garza-Cienfuegos, M.Ed.
Admission - Director of International Admission

(507) 457-1483
mgarza@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Elementary Education, Normal "Gomez Palacio" Gomez Palacio, Durango Mexico; B.A. Special Education, Normal Regional de Especializacion, Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico; M.Ed. Teaching and Learning, Saint Mary's

Interests & Hobbies

• cooking • baking
• reading  


"My position and background give me the opportunity to network and help students on a daily basis."

 Ken Pellegrini, Associate Dean for Admission
Kenneth Pellegrini
Admission - Associate Dean for Admission

(507) 457-1473
kpellegr@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Business Administration: Management & Marketing, Saint Mary’s

Interests & Hobbies

• reading • ethnic foods
• walking • athletics
Suzanne Deranek, Associate Director for Admission
Suzanne Deranek
Admission - Associate Director for Admission / Transfer Coordinator

(507) 457-1729
sderanek@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Human Services, Saint Mary's

Interests & Hobbies

• beading• reading
• Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk

"I've been at Saint Mary's for 25 years because the people who work here and the students who learn here become family - the respect and concern for all that is the LaSallian tradition touches everyone who comes to SMU."

Ron Weimer, Ron Weimer Associate Director for Admission
Ronald Weimer
Admission - Associate Director for Admission

(507) 457-1727
rweimer@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Sociology, Lewis University

Interests & Hobbies

• biking • racquetball
• sports in general


"I have been in admissions for over 23 years and it's a privilege to work with high school students, their parents and high school guidance counselors."

Joy Rockwell, Assistant Director for Admission
Joy Rockwell
Admission - Associate Director for Admission

(507) 457-1472
jrockwel@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Political Science, Saint Mary’s

Interests & Hobbies

• traveling • reading
• hiking • family


“SMU has been such a huge part of my life - as a student and as staff - and continues to be a wonderful and rewarding experience. I love working with students from Southeastern Minnesota (as that's where I grew up as well) and helping them navigate the college process while they're figuring out what is the best fit for them.”

Megan Radke
Megan Radke
Admission - Assistant Director for Admission

(507) 457-1769
mradke@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. English Literature, Saint Mary’s

Interests & Hobbies

•reading • shopping
• Minnesota Twins baseball

“The most enjoyable part of my job is getting to open students’ eyes to Saint Mary's. Showing them how Saint Mary's will not only make them marketable to employers, but how this university will change how they see the world.”

 

Kathryn Trnka
Admissions - Assistant Director

(507) 457-1762
ktrnka@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Music - Voice Concentration, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN

Interests & Hobbies

• karaoke • working out
• traveling • family & friends


"I love Saint Mary's because I enjoy seeing the students grow personally, spiritually and academically."

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Jessica de la Rosa
Admissions - Admissions Counselor

(507) 457-1470
jdelaros@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. International Business, French minor, Saint Mary’s

Interests & Hobbies

• traveling • reading
• running • cooking


"I like working in admissions because it gives me the opportunity to help students make a decision that will impact their life. It is invigorating to see the enthusiasm with which they go through the process and see how excited they are to begin this new experience. Seeing them smile and happy, makes me smile and happy."

Aubrey Hollnagel
Aubrey Hollnagel
Admissions - Admission Counselor and Visit Coordinator

(507) 457-1705
ahollnag@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Public Relations, Saint Mary’s

Interests & Hobbies

• dancing • singing
• time with family & friends


"My favorite thing about my job is watching students transition from prospective students to active members of our campus community and eventually, an accomplished part of society. There is no greater feeling than seeing students succeed at a place that has done so much for me.”

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Neil Leibundguth
Admissions - e-Counselor

(507) 457-8730
nleibund@smumn.edu

 Adam Stasica
Adam Stasica
Admissions - Admission Counselor

(507) 457-1479
astasica@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Music Business and Spanish, Saint Mary's

Interests & Hobbies

• road trips • playing guitar
• cooking • meeting new people


"My favorite thing about my position is building meaningful relationships with students and families while making decisions about their future endeavors."

Nicole Witt Gerdes
Nicole Gerdes
Admission - Office Coordinator, Director of Special Projects Marketing

(507) 457-1761
ngerdes@smumn.edu

About Me

B.A. Criminal Justice, Saint Mary’s

Interests & Hobbies

• her children• (They're toddlers)
• (Did we mention there's two?)

“My favorite thing about my position is there is never a dull moment. We are always busy. I also couldn't ask for better people to work with. "

Joann Frahm
JoAnn Frahm
Admission - Administrative Assistant

(507) 457-1700
jfrahm@smumn.edu

Carol Tarras
Admission-Support Staff

(507) 457-1644
ctarras@smumn.edu