First-Year Recruitment

Sam Cady

Assistant Director for Regional Recruitment

he, him, his Hometown: Waxhaw, NC Degrees: N.C. State University ’13, B.S. Math Education Favorite Spot on Campus: Jerry Richardson Football Stadium What makes Charlotte great to you?You get the full college experience on campus, but–at the same time–Charlotte give students the ease and convenience of accessing the largest city in the state. What’s your […]

Jordan Galluppi

Assistant Director

she, her, hers Hometown: Clifton Park, N.Y. Degrees: The College of Saint Rose ‘ 14, B.S. Childhood Education; The College of Saint Rose ‘ 16, M.S. College Student Services Administration Favorite Spot on Campus: UREC What makes Charlotte great to you?There is something for everyone–sporting events, concerts, and delicious restaurants. What’s your go-to karaoke song?“Wild […]

Thomas Hailu

Assistant Director of Community Partnerships & Initiatives

he, him, his Hometown: Westfield, N.J. Degrees: Howard University ’08, B.S. Human Development Favorite Spot on Campus: Botanical Gardens What makes Charlotte great to you?I love the fact that there is so much to do here in Charlotte and that the city meets so many of my interests. What’s your go-to karaoke song?“Poison” by Bell […]

Savannah Powell '21

Passport Program Coordinator

she, her, hers Hometown: Ruffin, N.C. Degrees: University of North Carolina at Charlotte ’21, B.S. Business Administration Favorite Spot on Campus: The quad between Mebane Hall (the Cato College of Education) and the College of Health & Human Services What makes Charlotte great to you?I love how the campus is close enough to the city […]

Sara Rawls

Assistant Director

she, her, hers Hometown: Brantford, Ontario, Canada Degrees: Montreat College ’17, B.S. Psychology & Human Services; University of Rio Grande ’19, M.Ed. Athletic Coaching & Leadership Favorite Spot on Campus: Second floor of Popp Martin Student Union looking out onto the Clocktower What makes Charlotte great to you?The community of Charlotte is so accepting. It […]

Jen Tollison

Assistant Director
Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center

she, her, hers Hometown: Ware, M.A. Degrees: Coastal Carolina University ’14, B.S. Resort Tourism Management; UNC Wilmington (In Progress), M.Ed. Higher Education Favorite Spot on Campus: The dessert bar in SoVi What makes Charlotte great to you?The endless opportunities to get involved on campus. There is something for everyone and it can shape your college […]

Sara Tomalis '22

Admissions Counselor

she, her, hers Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Degrees: UNC Charlotte ’22, B.S. Psychology Favorite Spot on Campus: Fretwell for coffee at the Thoughtful Cup or UREC for a good workout! What makes Charlotte great to you?There is truly never a dull moment! I love the high energy of both the city and our campus, and I […]

Melanie Valderrama '15

Assistant Director for Community Partnerships & Initiatives
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she, her, hers Hometown: Lima, Peru Degrees: UNC Charlotte ’15, B.A. Dance; University of Maryland – College Park ’18, M.Ed. Higher Education Student Affairs Favorite Spot on Campus: Botanical Gardens What makes Charlotte great to you?It is a beautiful campus filled with a wonderful, caring community. What’s your go-to karaoke song?“Love is an Open Door” […]