Lesley Announces Maine Scholars Program
The Maine Scholars program gives students prioritization by Maine employers as well as opportunities for financial aid and scholarship benefits.

Contact an Admissions Counselor

We know you are comparing lots of different colleges. We’re here to make that process as easy as possible. Our admissions counselors are a great resource throughout your entire college search process. 

Contact us with any questions you may have about Lesley—our programs, the culture, or what makes us stand out. Talk to us about what you’re looking for, and we can help you decide if Lesley’s a good fit. Call, email, text, or set up a one-on-one meeting with us in Cambridge. Have questions about your application to Lesley? We can help with that, too. Ask us about deadlines or requirements, and get advice on how to make your application stand out.

Find Your Counselor

Each counselor works with areas of the United States and internationally. Click "read more" under their bios to see who your counselor is. Counselors are available for virtual or phone one-on-one meetings, interviews, and accepted student meetings. Our BFA Specialists are also available for virtual portfolio reviews.

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Amanda Matarese, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Visitor Services & Events

Email Amanda: amatares@lesley.edu; Call or text Amanda: p. 617.349.8851 / c. 857.286.9119

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Jennine Tambio, Assistant Vice President of College Partnerships and Transfer Initiatives

Area of focus: Pre-transfer advising for all transfer applicants and degree completion applicants (adult learning, community college partnership, and online pathways).

Email Jennine: jtambio@lesley.edu; Call or text Jennine: 857-500-2191 

Schedule a time to connect with Jennine.

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Bradi Hajjar, Director of International Recruitment and Student Success

Area of focus: International students (outside of and inside the United States) and degree completion applicants (online programs).

Email Bradi: bhajjar@lesley.edu; Call or text Bradi: 617.397.3409

Schedule a time to connect with Bradi.

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Michael Cartusciello, Associate Director of Admissions

Area of focus: First-year students

Regions: Boston Metro Area, Urban Scholars Initiative

Email Michael: mcartusc@lesley.edu; Call or text Michael: 617.404.1429

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Mike McCarthy, Associate Director of Admissions

Area of focus: BFA Specialist

Regions: Greater United States.

Email Mike: mmccart1@lesley.edu; Call or text Mike: 617.431.1284

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Eric Pappas, Senior Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions

Area of focus: Transfer students

All transfer applicants and degree completion applicants (LCAL on campus programs and Community College partnerships).

Email Eric: eric.pappas@lesley.edu; Call or text Eric: 857.500.7266

Schedule a time to connect with Eric.

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Elenna Beati, Assistant Director of Admissions

Area of focus: First-year students

Regions: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts (North Shore, Lowell, Concord & Wellesley).

Email Elenna: ebeati@lesley.eduCall or text Elenna: 857.371.4773

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Isabel Dawson, Assistant Director of Admissions

Area of focus: BFA Specialist

Email Isabel: idawson@lesley.edu; Call or text Isabel: 857.500.7275

Gianna Sfrisi

Gianna Sfrisi, Assistant Director of Admissions

Area of focus: First-year Students

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

Email Gianna: gianna.sfrisi@lesley.edu

Ryan Villa

Ryan Villa, Assistant Director of Admissions

Area of focus: First-year Students

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

Email Ryan: ryan.villa@lesley.edu

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