Golden Guides
Alvernia's Golden Guide Student Ambassadors are a part of the Admissions Team. These student representatives offer tours of campus to prospective students and their families, alumni and faculty/staff candidates. These dedicated Alvernia ambassadors can also be found working in the Undergraduate Admissions office, scheduling events and reaching out to families and alumni.
Founded in 1998, the Golden Guides program has evolved and grown with the university. The organization continues to thrive with 30 members, selected for their embodiment of Alvernia University’s core values and Golden Wolf pride. We invite you to learn more about each Golden Guide ambassador and how to interact with them by scrolling down to read their profiles.
We proclaim Alvernia University’s visions and atmosphere,
Enhance University outreach,
And spread “knowledge joined with love”
In current and future students, families, alumni, and donors.
Contact: golden.guides@alvernia.edu
Autumn DeCosmo
Admissions Counselor
610-790-5067
Katie Ayala Hernandez
Admissions Counselor
610-796-5105
Meghan Hafer
Campus Visit Coordinator,
Undergraduate Admissions
610-796-8269
Head Ambassadors
- Kailee Grande: Head of Scheduling
Hometown: Perkasie, PA
Major: Healthcare Science
Minor: Data Science
Grad Year: 2027
Favorite spot on campus: The Quad
Favorite on-campus event: Mega Prize Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): 7 Brew
- Karissa Morgan: Head of Social Media
Hometown: Pine Grove, PA
Major: Nursing
Grad Year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: Holleran Hall Patio
Favorite on-campus event: Spring Fling
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Peanut Bar Restaurant
- Owen Weiss: Head of Events
Hometown: Pottstown, PA
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Grad Year: 2028
Favorite spot on campus: The Library
Favorite on-campus event: Big Screen Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): B2 Bistro- Julia Lawson: Head of Training and Recruitment
Hometown: Chalfont, PA
Major: Occupational Therapy
Minor: Psychology
Grad Year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: Patio outside Holleran Hall
Favorite on-campus event: Mega Prize Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Tacos Guac & Bowl
Undergraduate Visits
We are excited for you and your family to come experience Alvernia's campus. We are happy to help you and arrange your preferred way to get to know Alvernia.
Ambassadors
- Paige Aucker
Hometown: Beavertown, Pa.
Major: Criminal Justice
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: The Quad
Favorite on-campus event: Bingo nights
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Mimmo's
- Brian Becker
Hometown: Allentown, N.J.
Major: Business Administration and Management
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: The PLEX
Favorite on-campus event: Bingo nights
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Chick-fil-a
- Isabella Bellantoni
Hometown: Waldwick, N.J.
Major: Psychology
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: The PLEX
Favorite on-campus event: Involvement and Employment Fair
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Chipotle
- Justus Bronson
Hometown: Scranton, Pa.
Major: Psychology
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: The Quad
Favorite on-campus event: Bingo events
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): West Reading Tavern & Restaurant- Carolyn Burton
Hometown: Buford, GA
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Data Science
Grad year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: The Quad
Favorite on-campus event: Spring Fling
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): That Burger Place
- Emily Campbell
Hometown: Peterborough, Ontario
Major: Sports management
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: Clare Hall
Favorite on-campus event: Homecoming
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Texas Roadhouse- Mylina Castillo
Hometown: Reading
Major: Athletic Training
Grad Year: 2026
Favorite Spot on campus: Hammocks
Favorite on-campus event: Petting Zoo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Thai Wat
- Marissa Cirillo
Hometown: Newark, Del.
Major: Bio-PA
Grad year: 2027/2029
Favorite spot on campus: Elherman Hall or the Quad
Favorite on-campus event: Spring Fling
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): 7 Brew Coffee or Tacos Guac and Bowl
- Isabelle Desrosiers
Hometown: East Haven, Conn.
Major: Psychology
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: Dining Hall
Favorite on-campus event: Sport games
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Wawa
- Quincy Esannason
Hometown: Neptune, New Jersey
Major: Healthcare Science/DPT 3+3 track
Grad Year: 2027/2029
Favorite Spot on campus: The PLEX
Favorite on-campus event: Homecoming
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Taco Guac N Bowl
- Wilson Espinoza
Hometown: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
Grad Year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: The QUAD
Favorite on-campus event: Mega Prize Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Willoughby's on Park or Anthony's Trattoria
- Annabelle Ferreira
Hometown: Royersford, Pa.
Major: Social Work
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: Courtside Cafe
Favorite on-campus event: CAB Carnival
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Replenish Nutrition- Emily Fies
Hometown: Leesport, PA
Major: Biology + Physician Associate
Grad Year: 2028
Favorite spot on campus: The Quad
Favorite on-campus event: Spring Fling
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Plum Creek
- Kellyanne Hayes
Hometown: Toms River, NJ
Major: Occupational Therapy
Minor: Psychology
Grad Year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: Patio overlooking the Turf
Favorite on-campus event: The Donut Food Truck
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery or Texas Roadhouse
- Vivianna Heath
Hometown: Reading
Major: Psychology
Grad year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: Service at Clare's Cupboard
Favorite on-campus event: Upside
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Campus Commons Living Room- Adelina Gularte
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Major: Marketing
Grad year: 2028
Favorite spot on campus: Gym
Favorite on-campus event: Food trucks
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Applebee's- Peter Lopes
Hometown: Toronto
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Grad year: 2028
Favorite spot on campus: PLEX Golf Simulator
Favorite on-campus event: Sports Games
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Texas Roadhouse
- Savannah MaGee
Hometown: Reading, PA
Major: Occupational Therapy
Minor: Psychology
Grad Year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: The Commuter Lounge/Starbucks
Favorite on-campus event: Mega Prize Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): B2 Bistro/B2 Cafe in West Reading
- Hailey Marslett
Hometown: Stewartstown, PA
Major: Healthcare Science and DPT
Grad Year: 2027/2029
Favorite place on campus: The hammocks by Judge Hall
Favorite on-campus event: The flower carts
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Texas Roadhouse or Mama’s Pizza
- Kathryn Martinez
Hometown: Southampton, PA
Major: Criminal Justice
Grad Year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: Freshens
Favorite on-campus event: Homecoming Tailgate
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Mikura
- Emily Mautone
Hometown: West Caldwell, NJ
Major: Nursing
Grad Year: 2027
Favorite spot on campus: Library
Favorite on-campus event: CAB Carnival
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Mimmo's
- Allison McCollum
Major: Occupational Therapy
Grad Year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: Campus Commons Living Room
Favorite on-campus event: Big Screen Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Texas Roadhouse
- Brock Mueller
Hometown: Calgary
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Grad year: 2028
Favorite spot on campus: PLEX Golf Simulator
Favorite on-campus event: Mario Kart
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): McDonald’s- Gianna Nastasee
Hometown: Beaver Meadows, Pa.
Major: Nursing
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: The Library
Favorite on-campus event: Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Mimmo's- Jattu Morray
Hometown: Sierra Leone, currently lives in Reading, PA
Major: Nursing
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: The Library
Favorite on-campus event: Free Commuter Lunches
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Plaza Azteca- Jack Natyshak
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
Major: Finance & Economics
Grad year: 2028
Favorite spot on campus: The PLEX
Favorite on-campus event: Spring Fling
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Franklyn’s- Cassidy O'Donnell
Hometown: Hummelstown, Pa.
Major: Bio-PA
Grad year: 2030
Favorite spot on campus: Student Center
Favorite on-campus event: Vernchella
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Mimmo's- Brianna Pascal
Hometown: Sinking Spring, PA
Major: Biology/Pre-Dental
Grad Year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: O'Pake Science Center Balcony
Favorite on-campus event: Food Truck Events
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Chellas Arepa Kitchen
- Jackeline Sanchez
Hometown: Hackensack, N.J.
Major: Healthcare Science
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: Campus Commons
Favorite on-campus event: Pre-orientation Camp
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Winnie Tea Bar- Zachary Schultz
Hometown: Swoyersville, Pa.
Major: Healthcare Science/DPT 3+3
Grad year: 2029/2031
Favorite spot on campus: Baseball Field
Favorite on-campus event: Big Screen Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): The Liberty Ale House- Sophie Sharp
Hometown: Ocean Township, N.J.
Major: Business Administration and Management
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: PEC
Favorite on-campus event: Vernchella, so far
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): New York Place- Melea Similien
Hometown: Philadelphia
Major: Nursing
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: Hammocks
Favorite on-campus event: Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Chili's- Andrew Simmons
Hometown: Deer Park, N.Y.
Major: Communication
Grad year: 2028
Favorite spot on campus: Physical Education Center (PEC)
Favorite on-campus event: Spring Fling
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): P.J. Whelihan's- Mackenzie St. Pierre
Hometown: Feasterville, PA
Major: Occupational Therapy
Grad Year: 2026
Favorite spot on campus: My front yard
Favorite on-campus event: Homecoming
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Farmhouse Kitchen
- Alyanah Stephan
Hometown: Spring Grove, PA
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Grad Year: 2027
Favorite spot on campus: Library
Favorite on-campus event: Spring Fling
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Mama's Pizza
- Lizmarie Vega
Hometown: Reading
Major: Economics
Grad Year: 2028
Favorite spot on campus: The Library
Favorite on-campus event: CAB Carnival
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): La Casa del Chimi
- Madison Velez
Hometown: Philadelphia
Major: Health Science
Grad year: 2029/2031
Favorite spot on campus: The PLEX
Favorite on-campus event: Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Chipotle- Joseph Washington
Hometown: Cockeysville, Md.
Major: Athletic Training
Grad year: 2028
Favorite spot on campus: Holleran Patio
Favorite on-campus event: Mega Prize Bingo
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): Chili's- Benjamin Wernick
Hometown: Taneytown, Md.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Grad year: 2029
Favorite spot on campus: The baseball field
Favorite on-campus event: Baseball
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): N/A - haven't been to any yet
- Marissa Zocco
Hometown: Leesport, PA
Major: Athletic Training
Grad Year: 2026/2027
Favorite spot on campus: The patron next to Holleran Hall
Favorite on-campus event: Packapalooza
Favorite restaurant in Reading, PA (or near campus): P.J. Whelihan's