Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Binghamton (NY), New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia), Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Virginia

Hometown: Queens, NY

High School: Eagle Academy for Young Men III

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.A. Strategic Communication, 2023

Tips for Prospective Students

• Keep an open mind. You never know what opportunities will come your way and where those opportunities will take you. Take chances and move forward with a positive attitude.
• Ask questions! The only dumb questions are the ones that you don't ask. Seek that information that you do not know. Knowledge is power. 
• Work hard and play hard! College is the start of the rest of your life, so make sure you handle business, but take in all the moments and make the most of your experience. 

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Rochester and Finger Lakes region

Hometown: Webster, NY

High School: Webster Schroeder High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing, 2022

Tips for Prospective Students

Don’t be afraid to ask questions! We love to help make the admissions process as easy as possible.

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Assistant Director of Admissions

Recruitment Territory: Albany, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New England

Hometown: Endicott, NY

High School: Union-Endicott High School

College: SUNY Morrisville, A.A.S. in Journalism, 1992; SUNY Oswego, B.S. in Mass Communications - Public Relations and Advertising, 1994; St. Lawrence University, Master of Education, 1998

Tips for Prospective Students

Don't let the college process overwhelm you. Be sure to visit campus, take notes and don't be afraid to ask questions. We’re here to help you along the way! Your decision lasts beyond four years and we want you to make the most of every experience.

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Chautauqua County, Local New York (Cattaraugus and Allegany County), Elmira, NY, Local Pennsylvania (Warren, McKean, and Potter County), & Erie, PA

Hometown: Hamburg, NY

High School: Hamburg High School

College: Niagara University, B.S. in Human Resource Management, 2019; SUNY Buffalo State, M.S. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, 2021

Tips for Prospective Students

• Do not be afraid to ask questions! If you are interested in specific clubs/organizations on campus, ask about them. If you are curious about scholarships, ask! You want to make sure that you are fully informed about what a school has to offer for you. Utilize your admissions counselors, they are there for you and will answer any questions you have about the admissions process or the school. 

• Trust your gut - if you get the feeling of finding your “home” when you step onto campus, remember that feeling and trust it. Let your gut guide your decision process, trusting yourself will lead you to making the best decision for YOU. 

• Enjoy your college search process and don’t stress. The search process may seem overwhelming, but it does not have to be. This is an exciting time, so enjoy it!
  

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: New York City, Long Island, Westchester

Hometown: Bronx, NY

High School: Bronx Academy of Letters

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.A. Criminology, 2023

Tips for Prospective Students

It’s okay to be uncomfortable with changes; sometimes, it can be the best thing you ever experience if you give it a try. We’ve all been through the college process, and now it’s our turn to help you succeed. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and congratulations on your next steps to success!

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, and Livingston County (NY) and Select Erie County (NY) High Schools

Hometown: Lewiston, NY

High School: Lewiston-Porter Senior High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.A. Strategic Communication & Digital Media and a Minor in Spanish, 2022

Tips for Prospective Students:

My biggest tip would be to talk to people! Sometimes giving someone a small compliment in the dining hall could spark a lifelong friendship, or asking a classmate about a homework problem could make you a study buddy for the semester. Starting small conversations can bring you out of your comfort zone and create relationships with people you might not have talked to otherwise!

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Utica, Northern NY, Southern and Western United States

Hometown: Auburn, NY

High School: Auburn High School

College: Hobart and William Smith Colleges, B.S. in Physics and Dance, 2021

Tips for Prospective Students: 

• Ask all the questions! You'll want to know everything you can to help make your college decision!
• Visit Campus! A campus visit can make or break a decision; you'll never know if you'll fall in love with a place until you visit in person.
• Have fun! You will never live these years again; enjoy it while you can!
  
  

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Buffalo, N.Y.

Hometown: Salamanca, NY 

High School: Salamanca High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.B.A. Marketing 2008

Tips for Prospective Students

• Know that becoming a “Bonnie” means a lifetime of positive personal and professional connections.
• Come see this place!
• Make sure to ask lots of questions when you visit to ensure you’re learning all you can, but make sure to have fun! Remember this experience!
• St. Bonaventure is constantly growing and changing to add new and exciting programs for our students.
• The Career and Professional Readiness Center is a great campus resource. Take advantage of it, beginning as early as day one!  
  

Department: Enrollment

Responsibilities: Chief Enrollment Officer

Hometown: Little Canada, MN

High School: Hill Murray High School 

College: B.A. Mercyhurst University
               M.S. Rochester Institute of Technology

Bio:

Bernie joined St. Bonaventure in May of 2015 and has more than 30 years of successful outcomes in the areas of enrollment management, admissions, financial aid/scholarship leveraging, retention, student services, program implementation, and strategic planning. Prior to joining the University, he served as Vice President for Enrollment Management at West Virginia Wesleyan. His background is diverse, with comprehensive experience at both private and public institutions, including Brockport University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Mercyhurst University.