Meet Our Counselors
Our admission team can answer just about any question you have about Le Moyne. You may have met your admission counselor at your high school, a college fair or at an event in your area.
Don’t hesitate to call or email them – they’re a great resource to help you through this exciting time. Here are some of their favorite things about Le Moyne and the Syracuse area:
- “There’s a real duty here to take care of each other and lift up our community, and you definitely won’t find that at every institution.”
- “Syracuse and Central New York have such an amazing and unique food scene.”
- “Syracuse has its own charm, and there’s always something for the seeker.”
- “There’s no better college community to be a part of – the genuine care for students is second to none.”
- “Syracuse is a great college town – it is big enough to offer anything you need (an airport, shopping, dining, businesses, etc.) but small enough that people are friendly, and it is affordable (which is helpful for students!)”
Don’t remember who you talked with? Each counselor’s territory is noted below next to their name. And remember, you can always reach out to the admission office at admission@lemoyne.edu.
First-Year Admission Counselors
Mary Chandler
Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing
Hometown: Manlius, N.Y.
Territories:Canisius HS, St. Joe’s Collegiate, McQuaid HS, St. Vincent’s Academy, Cheverus, St. Ignatius, St. Xavier, all Jesuit schools
Email Mary
I love watching students’ transformation over their four years at Le Moyne and being part of a community that truly cares about our students and each other.
Colette Montgomery ‘12, Ed.D.
Director of First-Year Admission
Hometown: Harlem, N.Y.
Territories:CBA, Bishop Ludden Grimes, ESM, CNS, West Genesee, Westhill, Syracuse City, Select Independent and Charter schools, HEOP/AHANA; NJ, and all other states not listed.
Email Colette
As an alum, I love the community that exists here. Not a day goes by when I do not run into faculty, staff, and/or students that I have created meaningful, positive relationships with!
Aidan O’Connor
Assistant Director of Admission
Hometown: Warwick, N.Y.
Territories:Paul V. Moore H.S., North Country (NY), Washington D.C. and greater DMV area.
Email Aidan
The community. It is a place where anyone can find their place and be themselves, while at the same time set out to do what they are most interested in doing and be supported at all levels by everyone around them.
Gabriela Martin
Assistant Director of Admission
Hometown: Manaus, Brazil
Territories: Liverpool H.S., HEOP, Capital Region (NY), Orange, Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess counties.
Email Gabriela
What I love about Le Moyne is its commitment to educating the whole person. Here, you’re not just a number – you’re valued for who you are and the unique story you bring with you.
Patty Sweeney
Assistant Director of Admission
Hometown: Cortland, NY
Territories: Southern Tier of NYS, Tully, Onondaga, eastern PA and Philadelphia, Scranton, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Pre-Health programs
The welcoming atmosphere and real sense of community. I love that students can come here to learn and grow and know that they have a warm and safe environment to do so in. It feels like family! And my favorite thing about the city of Syracuse is that you can find everything you need- delicious restaurants, great theater, all the shopping- but that you can also turn a corner and have a beautiful view or rolling hills with amazing fall foliage. It is breathtaking!
Morgan Walters
Senior Assistant Director of Admission
Hometown: Seneca Falls, NY
Territories: Marcellus HS, Skaneateles HS, Jordan Elbridge HS, Nardin Academy, Cayuga County, Rochester area, Buffalo area
The warmth and community you feel on campus – this is a place you can feel nurtured and inspired while still feeling at home.
And my favorite thing about the city of Syracuse is actually the history! Being a bit of a history nerd, I love the lore of Syracuse being “Salt City” with the natural salt springs, having ties to the Underground Railroad, as well as being a strong city in education and industrial innovation.
Nolan Garris
Associate Director of Admission
Hometown: Kirkville, NY
Territories: New England and Western Massachusetts, select schools: Boston College HS, Solvay HS, FM HS, JD HS, Manlius Pebble Hill, CW Baker HS
For me, it’s the combination of community and location. Le Moyne offers a close-knit campus environment where students quickly build meaningful connections, while its location provides convenient access to local restaurants, shopping centers, state parks, outdoor activities, and all that Syracuse & Central New York has to offer.
Courteney Conway ’24, MBA ’26
Campus Visit Coordinator
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
When I first stepped onto campus for an Open House, I immediately felt that ‘Le Moyne feeling’ you will hear so many people talk about here. That feeling never faded throughout my six years here as a student, and it continues even now as a staff member. I can’t wait for future Dolphins to experience that feeling for themselves!
Mary Walsh ‘90
Metro New York Recruitment Manager
Hometown: Hampton Bays, N.Y.
Territories:NYC & greater metro area, CT
Email Mary
My favorite thing about Le Moyne would have to be the people. The prospective students and current Le Moyne students I have met through my role in admission are amazing! It is beyond rewarding to witness how these young people embrace and exhibit our Jesuit values of “being men and women for and with others.” I appreciate that the Dolphin family continues to grow long after you receive your diploma!
Transfer Admission Counselors
Cathleen Anderson
Director of Transfer Admission
Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. / Liverpool, N.Y.
Territories: Transfer students
Email Cathleen
I love autumn – the beauty of the changing leaves, apple picking out in the orchard, freshly baked grape pies in the Finger Lakes region and so much more. And nothing beats having access to the ADK – there is no better place to go for great kayaking, camping, or just a Sunday drive.
