Education Insider Magazine prouTop 10 Directors of Admission - 2026, recognizing education leaders who guide district progress through strategic oversight and a strong commitment to student success. These professionals align academic priorities with community expectations while supporting effective school administration. Their leadership helps districts strengthen learning outcomes and respond to evolving educational needs, enabling California school systems to improve performance while building lasting trust with families.
Top 10 Directors of Admission - 2026
Mike Andelbradt
Director of Admission, John Carroll University
At John Carroll University, Mike Andelbradt is Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Director of Admission. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2018 and a Master of Business Administration in 2022 from the university.
Laura Stratton (Edwards)
Director of Admission, Scripps College
Laura Stratton (Edwards) is Director of Admission at Scripps College, working with prospective students considering the college. Her profile describes a career in higher education admissions, and she studied at the University of Redlands from 1998 to 2002.
Lynn Verrecchia
Director of Admission, College of the Holy Cross
A Holy Cross alumna, Lynn Verrecchia, M.Ed., is Director of Admission at the College of the Holy Cross. She began her admissions career in 2002 and helps prospective students assess college fit and navigate the admission process.
Pam Shea
Director of Admissions & Records - School of Law, University of North Dakota
At the University of North Dakota School of Law, Pam Shea, Ed.D., directs Admissions and Records. She helps prospective law students find admissions information and arrange campus visits, and was recognized for earning her Ed.D. during UND’s December 2025 commencement.
India E. Klipfel
Director of Admissions, St. Catherine University
India E. Klipfel, Ed.D., is Director of Admissions at St. Catherine University. A higher education professional focused on improving college access, she earned a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Franklin University after completing a master’s degree.
Emily Petersell
Director of Admission, Connecticut College
Connecticut College’s Director of Admission, Emily Petersell, holds a B.A. in English from the College of the Holy Cross and an Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her admissions territories cover parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts, plus Puerto Rico.
Allison Schweizer
Director of Admission, Truman State University
For more than a decade, Allison Schweizer has worked across enrollment management, admissions operations, marketing and communications, CRM optimization, staff development and student engagement. She is Director of Admission at Truman State University.
Julie Lanman
Director of Admission, Saint Anselm College
Saint Anselm College’s Director of Admission, Julie Lanman, has a background in college admissions and communications. At Wentworth Institute of Technology, she developed relationships with guidance counselors and high schools, and managed the admissions office’s social media.
Callah Darmali
Director of Admission and Scholarships, University of Southern California
At USC Rossier School of Education, Callah Darmali directs admission and scholarship work. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Miami and completed doctoral study in educational leadership at USC, focusing on instructional change.
Ashley Nguyen
Director of Admission, Pepperdine University
Ashley Nguyen is Director of Admission at Pepperdine University, her alma mater, where she has served for over a decade. She shapes and executes strategic admission initiatives that attract exceptional talent and foster a diverse, inclusive community, spearheading innovative recruitment strategies and data-driven decision-making.
