Education Insider proudly presents the Top 10 Directors of Enrollment Management 2026, recognizing leaders who are strengthening institutional enrollment through strategic planning and student-focused engagement. These professionals oversee enrollment strategies that align recruitment and retention efforts with institutional objectives while responding to changing student needs and educational environments. Their leadership helps institutions improve enrollment performance and strengthen student engagement, enabling colleges and universities to build sustainable student populations while supporting long-term institutional growth.
Top 10 Directors of Enrollment Management - 2026
Kelly Pinzone View Profile
Director of Enrollment Management, University of Pittsburgh
Kelly Pinzone is Director of Enrollment Management at the University of Pittsburgh's Pitt Business. Her career spans enrollment strategy, higher education marketing and CRM use across multiple university functions. Having returned to Pitt Business after leading CRM initiatives in the university's communications and marketing office, her work shows a consistent focus on strengthening prospective student engagement before the admissions process formally begins.
James C. McCarty View Profile
Director of Enrollment Management, Penn State University
James C. McCarty serves as Director of Enrollment Management at Penn State Berks, where he oversees enrollment efforts that connect prospective students with academic opportunities aligned to their goals. A Penn State alumnus and former admissions counselor, his career has remained centered on student access, enrollment strategy and extended engagement across the university community.
