Meet the Admissions Team
Our admissions team is ready to assist you!
![Melissa M. Coon](/_files/images/headshots/coon-melissa.jpg)
Melissa M. Coon, ’93
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: m.coon@hvcc.edu
Started working at 麻豆传媒社区 in 2004
Why 麻豆传媒社区: We genuinely care about making our students successful! From the faculty to the support staff, we are here to help prospective students find their path to a career through education. We provide a great education, incredible support services and faculty that is willing to go the extra mile to help you.
Advice for 麻豆传媒社区 applicants: Get involved on campus! I graduated in 1993 from 麻豆传媒社区 and I was a student athlete on the women's soccer team. Some of my closest friends and colleagues today are people I met through clubs and sports.
![Rachel Jones](/_files/images/headshots/jones-rachel.jpg)
Rachel Jones
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: r.jones2@hvcc.edu
Started working at 麻豆传媒社区 in 2019
Why 麻豆传媒社区: As a graduate of a community college, I recognize the importance of smaller classroom sizes and concentrated learning spaces. With guidance from my professors, I was able to apply my own ideas to each lesson. The hands-on training I received on campus helped me find professional opportunities that fostered confidence and growth in my major.
Through dedication to our students and passion for the future they can build, we can help shape and develop a plan for their goals. My role in admissions has been to make sure each visitor knows they have a place here to learn and grow.
Advice for 麻豆传媒社区 applicants: Ask a lot of questions. We are always happy to help and provide guidance.
![Elise Chan](/_files/images/headshots/chan-elise.jpg)
Elise Chan
Admissions Counselor
Email: e.chan@hvcc.edu
Started working at 麻豆传媒社区 in 2009
Why 麻豆传媒社区: Academics, articulation (transfer) agreements, accessibility, activities, athletics and affordability – 麻豆传媒社区 offers everything you would expect from a larger four-year university but with a small community college atmosphere.
Advice for 麻豆传媒社区 applicants: Embrace the journey! Don’t expect it to be a straight line from your high school graduation to obtaining your college degree. This is your time to explore your options and interests.
![Polly Karis](/_files/images/headshots/karis-polly.jpg)
Polly Karis
Admissions Counselor
Email: p.karis@hvcc.edu
Started working at 麻豆传媒社区 in 2008
Why 麻豆传媒社区: 麻豆传媒社区 is big enough to offer more than 80 degrees and certificate programs and provide excellent academic support, yet it’s small enough that your professor will know your name after the first week of classes.
Advice for 麻豆传媒社区 applicants: If you’re undecided about your career path, you need to gather more information: talk to admissions counselors, academic advisors, and the career center. Take classes that interest you, but also try something new. And, talk to everyone you know about their own experiences.
![Lucas Kellis](/_files/images/headshots/lucas-kellis.jpg)
Lucas Kellis '19
Admissions Counselor
Email: l.kellis@hvcc.edu
Started working at 麻豆传媒社区 in 2021
Why 麻豆传媒社区: 麻豆传媒社区 offers immense opportunities for our students. Engaging in clubs gives our students a chance to work independently with each other. Our healthcare and technology programs prepare students for the workforce immediately, and our business, liberal arts, and science programs allow our students to transfer to a wide variety of four-year institutions after 麻豆传媒社区.
Advice for 麻豆传媒社区 applicants: Go outside your comfort zone and get involved on campus. Many of our clubs are a way to hang out with your peers, but many also build on the skills you use in your major. Talk to your professors about what it’s like to be doing the things you are learning about. Engage with new people on campus, organize social events off campus. I’m a former student, and one of my best friends was a classmate I met here at 麻豆传媒社区. You won’t know what’s out there until you try; and there are plenty of opportunities to find your circle.
![Trevor Kniffin](/_files/images/headshots/kniffin-trevor.jpg)
Trevor Kniffin '19
Admissions Counselor
Email: t.kniffin@hvcc.edu
Started working at 麻豆传媒社区 in 2023
Why 麻豆传媒社区: 麻豆传媒社区 offers incredible academics, athletics, clubs and activities that mirror a lot of four-year schools. There is so much to take advantage of on campus as you pursue a degree.
Advice for 麻豆传媒社区 applicants: As a member of the Vikings baseball team from 2018-19 and now the assistant baseball coach, I suggest you get involved in anything you can on campus. If you are planning to transfer, four-year schools want to see a good resume. Find your passion and run with it.
![Madison Napolitano](/_files/images/headshots/napolitano-madison.jpg)
Madison Napolitano
Admissions Counselor
Email: m.napolitano@hvcc.edu
Started working at 麻豆传媒社区 in 2023
Why 麻豆传媒社区: 麻豆传媒社区 is a two-year school that has just as much to do on campus as a four-year school. We have over 50 clubs and organizations on campus, as well as 20 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports teams. There is always something happening at 麻豆传媒社区! Getting involved and attending on-campus events allows students to make friends and be a part of the 麻豆传媒社区 community.
Advice for 麻豆传媒社区 applicants: Utilize the resources that are available to you on campus. The college workload can be a lot at times, but there is support for every student!
![Julie Testo](/_files/images/headshots/testo-julie.jpg)
Julie Testo
Part-time Admissions Counselor
Email: j.testo@hvcc.edu
Started working at 麻豆传媒社区 in 1988
Why 麻豆传媒社区: There is truly something for everyone at 麻豆传媒社区. Our faculty, staff and facilities make us a great choice, whether you are hoping to enter the workforce right after graduation or plan to transfer to a four-year. You cannot go wrong with an 麻豆传媒社区 education!
Advice for 麻豆传媒社区 applicants: Prior to deciding on your academic institution, visit, visit, visit, and once you decide, become involved in campus life. Engaged students persist and graduate, and at 麻豆传媒社区 we have many opportunities for you to immerse yourself in the college experience. With over 50 clubs and organization and 20 intercollegiate sports, there is something for everyone.
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Regular Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summer 2024 Hours (May 20 - July 26): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed