A Team That’s Dedicated to Your Success 

Navigating the college application process is easier when you have the right people helping you make sense of it all. Our team of admissions counselors is here to help you through every step of the Lesley application process - from understanding requirements, to completing your application, to making sense of your financial aid award. Find your counselor here - we’re excited to connect with you.

Counselors for Undergraduate, Transfer, Adult Degree Completion, and Threshold Students

Amanda Matarese

Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Visitor Services, and Events 
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Areas of focus: Undergraduate admissions and enrollment operations

Email: amatares@lesley.edu

Call or text: 

p. 617-349-8851

c. 857-286-9119


Jennine Tambio

Assistant Vice President of College Partnerships and Transfer Initiatives 
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Areas of focus: Pre-transfer advising for all transfer applicants and degree completion applicants (adult learning, community college partnership, and online pathways). Undergraduate Students from Essex County, MA

Email: jtambio@lesley.edu

Call or text: 857-500-2191  

Schedule with Jennine 


Mike McCarthy

Associate Director of Admissions 
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Area of focus: BFA Specialist

Regions: Online students, international students, Greater United States, Vermont, and Middlesex County, MA

Email: mmccart1@lesley.edu

Call or text: 617-431-1284


Eric Pappas

Senior Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
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Areas of focus: All transfer applicants and degree completion applicants, Undergraduate Students from Maine and New Hampshire

Email: eric.pappas@lesley.edu

Call or text: 857-500-7266 

Schedule with Eric


Gianna Sfrisi

Assistant Director of Admissions & Events 
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Area of focus: First-year Students

Regions: New Jersey, New York City, Long Island, Rockland County, Massachusetts (South Shore, Cape Cod, Worcester County).

Email: gianna.sfrisi@lesley.edu

 


Ryan Villa

Assistant Director of Admissions & Athletics Liaison
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Areas of focus: First-year Students, Student-Athletes

Regions: Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York (excluding New York City, Long Island, and Rockland County), Massachusetts (Western Mass, Milton, Lexington, and Waltham).

Email: ryan.villa@lesley.edu


Amelia Rodriguez Josoy

Assistant Director of Admissions 
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Areas of focus: First-year Students, Urban Scholars Initiative, BFA Specialist

Regions: Boston Metro Area

Email: amelia.rodriguezjoso@lesley.edu

Call or text: 857-360-5077

Counselors for Graduate Students

Debbie Mosher

Associate Vice President of Enrollment Initiatives 
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Areas of focus: Graduate admissions, Partnerships, Early access college programs, Cohorts

Email: dmosher@lesley.edu 


Robin Laskey

Director of Graduate Admissions and Partnership Recruitment
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“I have always been impressed by Lesley’s unique academic program offerings, strong reputation for providing training to educators and counselors, and commitment to the arts, social justice, and community service.” 

Areas of focus: Graduate Certificates in Expressive Therapies, PhD in Expressive Therapies, Master of Social Work (MSW)

Email: rlaskey@lesley.edu

Call or text: 617-595-5111 

Schedule with Robin 


Stephanie Correia

Associate Director
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“Lesley focuses on making the world a better place by training teachers and counselors to be some of the most well-respected professionals in their fields.” 

Areas of focus: Education PhD programs, Education Graduate Certificate programs, M.Ed. and license-only Reading Specialist programs, Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, MFA in Creative Writing program, MFA in Visual Arts programs

Email: scorreia@lesley.edu

Call or text: 617-894-4396 

Schedule with Stephanie 


Audrey Owens

Associate Director 
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"Lesley University is where education meets real-world impact. As a university, Lesley is committed not only to its students but also to the communities that those students will positively affect with their Lesley education. Lesley values all learners, giving each student the tools they need to be successful educators, clinicians, and alumni of the University. Emphasizing personal and intellectual growth, civic engagement, and experiential learning, Lesley is in pursuit of a better tomorrow, and I am proud to be a part of this community!" 

Areas of focus: Counseling Psychology Master’s degree program, Counseling Psychology PhD, Mindfulness Studies

Email: aowens16@lesley.edu

Call or text: 857-488-7698 

Schedule with Audrey 


Evan McAlice

Assistant Director
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"I admire the ways in which Lesley’s graduate programs pull in a diverse range of learners who are all interested in the relationship between pedagogy and real-world practice. With guidance from Lesley’s astounding faculty and advisors, students are presented with unique opportunities to examine educational systems in an interdisciplinary and immersive way." 

Areas of focus: All Graduate teacher education programs leading to initial teaching license for students with last names M-Z, All Expressive Therapies Master’s Degree programs (last names H-M)

Email: evan.mcalice@lesley.edu

Call or text: 781-999-3445 

Schedule with Evan 


Hannah Noser

Assistant Director 
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“Lesley not only offers ground-breaking work and accolades in education, mental health, and art and design, but also provides a strong sense of community for all students, faculty, and staff.” 

Areas of focus: Expressive Therapies Master’s Degree programs (last names A-G), All Graduate teacher education programs leading to initial teaching license for students with last names A-L

Email: hannah.noser@lesley.edu

Call or text: 617-631-2881 

Schedule with Hannah 


Matt Jones

Assistant Director 
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"Lesley University is where education, mental health, and the arts intersect, empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to create meaningful change. I was drawn to Lesley’s commitment to social justice, experiential learning, and its supportive community, where every student is valued and encouraged to grow. It’s inspiring to be part of a university that not only educates but equips graduates to transform the communities they serve." 

Area of focus: All Expressive Therapies Master’s Degree programs (last names N-Z)

Email: matt.jones@lesley.edu

Call or text: 978-690-7328 

Schedule with Matt

Take the next step

Ready to begin your journey with Lesley? ​Share some basic information by filling out one of the forms below so that we can reach out to you with more information about our programs. Or, email admissions@lesley.edu to connect with a member of our admissions team.

Undergraduate Inquiry Form  |  Graduate Inquiry Form  |  Threshold Inquiry Form