Meet the Admissions Staff
Christine Mica
Dean of University Admissions
Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL
My favorite thing about working at CUA: Meeting so many wonderful students, dedicated faculty and caring staff members. Each person I meet has his/her unique life story. Hearing parts of it make me feel connected to the campus community.When in D.C. you must: Go see the Korean War Veterans Memorial near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. This memorial, dedicated on July 27, 1995, consists of 19 statues - 14 Army, 3 Marines, 1 Navy and 1 Air Force - that are approximately 7'3" tall in heroic scale.
Andrew Woodall
Director of Graduate Admissions
Hometown: Mt. Airy, MD
My favorite thing about working at CUA:The excitement and convenience of being in our nation’s capitol, combined with an intellectually diverse and exciting academic atmosphere, provides the best of both worlds for students, faculty and staff.When in D.C. you must: Going out to eat at some of best and most eclectic restaurants in the country. You’ll find everything from world-renowned fine dining to that great hometown burger joint, and it’s all delicious!
Amanda Good
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
CUA Class of 2008
Hometown: Westbrook, Maine
Territory:AL, SC, PR. (Also reviews applications from MA, ME, NH, RI and VT.)
My favorite thing about working at CUA: Being a part of the wonderful community here at my alma mater and showing potential new students what an amazing place CUA is.When in D.C. you must: Have lunch at the Jefferson Monument during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Helen Nicholas
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
CUA Class of 2007
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Territory: Transfer Admissions, AZ, CA, FL
My favorite thing about working at CUA: It is my alma mater so I am happy to be a part of the great community atmosphere once again.When in D.C. you must: Catch a Washington Wizards game at the Verizon Center and then walk to the monuments at night with a bunch of friends; it's the best time to explore D.C.!
Andrew Cox
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
CUA Class of 2008
Hometown: Hanover, PA
Territory: PA, Central NJ, Ohio, Erie Co in NY and CO. (Also reviews applications from IL, WI and OK).
My favorite thing about working at CUA: This is my alma mater and I love being a part of shaping the future of the institution that helped to shape mine.When in D.C. you must: Visit U Street, go see a concert at either the 9:30 club or the Black Cat and then go to Ben's Chili Bowl and enjoy some great chili cheese fries.
Andrea Parisi
Senior Admissions Counselor
CUA Class of 2009
Hometown: Eastchester, New York
Territory: LA
My favorite thing about working at CUA: Giving back and being part of the amazing community that is now my alma mater.When in D.C. you must: Grab breakfast on a Saturday morning at the Waffle Shop across from Ford's Theater and stop by the National Portrait Gallery.
Jillian Ladner
Senior Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Sidney, NY
Territory: Northern NJ, NYC, TX, MN, and GA. (Also reviews applications from MI).
My favorite thing about working at CUA: I love the small residential campus feel of CUA while being in the middle of the best city in the nation!When in D.C. you must: visit the FDR monument down by the Potomac River- it's often the forgotten monument, but it's so pretty and unique with all the waterfalls.
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Katherine Blemings
Admissions Counselor
CUA Class of 2010
Hometown: Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Territory: DC, VA, NC, DE, MO
My favorite thing about working at CUA: Giving back to my alma mater is wonderful and I love to share with others what a great community Catholic University is.When in D.C. you must: I especially enjoy going to the monuments at night! The Cherry Blossom festival is also a great time to explore D.C.!
Jillian Olson
Admissions Counselor
CUA Class of 2010
Hometown: Rockville, MD
Territory: AK, AR, HI, IA, IN, KS, KY, MS, MT, ND, NE, SD, TN, UT, WV, WY
My favorite thing about working at CUA: I love that I get to meet new people every day and share what CUA has to offer them!When in D.C. you must: Take the circulator bus to the Georgetown neighborhood on M street and a walk along the Potomac River. There is something for everyone: trendsetting boutiques, historical landmarks, delicious dining, and the peaceful river all within a few blocks. Another favorite is the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden. During the summer it hosts outdoor jazz bands and during the winter an ice skating rink.
Kate O’Conor
Admissions Counselor
CUA Class of 2009
Hometown:Summit, NJ
Territory: MD, NM, NV
My favorite thing about working at CUA: My favorite thing about CUA are the welcoming people and the beautiful campus - the perfect combination to spend your college years!When in D.C. you must: Have a picnic on the National Mall and people watch! Also, check out the Newseum... it is worth every penny!
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Tom Horsman
Admissions Counselor
CUA Class of 2011
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Territory: NY (Long Island, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Upstate), CT
My favorite thing about working at CUA: Being able to remain a part of the great CUA community even after graduating. I also enjoy promoting the university to prospective students around the country.When in D.C. you must: Get a unique view of Washington’s monuments and cityscape- by kayaking on the Potomac River. Then cross the bridge into Arlington and go to Ray’s Hell Burger for one of the best burgers you’ll ever have.
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Michael Nixon
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Easton, PA
Territory: Southern NJ, PA (Philadelphia), WA, OR, ID
My favorite thing about working at CUA: The strong sense of community you see every day on campus. Not to mention the advantages of being located in our nation’s capital!When in D.C. you must: Definitely visit the National Zoo. The exhibits are amazing and the giant pandas are a must see!
Diense Selix Baniak
Midwest Regional Admissions Representative
Hometown: Des Plaines, Illinois
Territory: Travels to IL, MN, WI and IN
My favorite thing about working at CUA: I love working with the students and helping them make educated decisions about their future. The CUA campus is warm and inviting and the faculty and administrators truly care about their students.Why I think students from the Midwest would like D.C.: D.C. is a bustling, world wind of activity. There is always something to do and most of the museums are free. The city is overflowing with opportunities for eager students to learn more about the field or major they have chosen.
Ed Coffey
New England Regional Admissions Representative
Hometown: Walpole, MA
Territory: Travels to MA, VT, NH, ME and RI.
My favorite thing about working at CUA: Meeting and working with students and parents promoting CUA.Why I think students from New England would like D.C.: The atmosphere, the friendly student body and the helping faculty.
Marilina Matta
Florida Regional Admissions Representative
CUA Class of 1989
Hometown: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Territory: Travels within FL and Puerto Rico
My favorite thing about working at CUA: You can’t beat working for your alma mater! Its gives me great pride and satisfaction to work with such a great group of students and their families.
Why I think students from Florida and Puerto Rico would like D.C.: Florida and Puerto Rico students would love to be in D.C., because it is an exciting city to live in, especially during an election year. CUA has a beautiful campus with its own metro stop, which gives students access to all that D.C. has to offer.