Graduate & Adult Education Team

Graduate & Adult Education Team

Grad and Adult team 2025

At Alvernia, no matter where you want to go, we want to help you get there. We'll help you create a path to success that's as individual as you are. Our Graduate & Adult Admissions staff is dedicated and focused on helping students through the admissions process. There are many facets to choosing a college and we will assist you in any way you wish. Our experienced team members are always available to guide you along your own individual path to earning your degree.


Contact us today to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment. You can also email gradandadult@alvernia.edu or call 610-796-5187. Don't hesitate to reach out, we are happy to assist in any way! Learn more below about the team prepared to help you create your comeback. For more information, please visit our main Graduate & Adult Education page.

Gaetan Giannini

Gaetan T. Giannini, Ed.D.

Chief Enrollment and Strategic Communications Officer
610-796-8305

Susan Kolb 2024

Susan Kolb

Assistant Vice President for Graduate & Adult Education Enrollment
610-796-8384

Missy Orlando 2025

Missy Orlando

Assistant Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development
610-796-8212

Graduate Admissions

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Kelly Burr

Senior Director of Graduate Enrollment
610-796-8296
kelly.burr@alvernia.edu

• Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate (PA)
• Master of Education (MED) and Graduate Education Certification programs
• Transformative Education, Ed.D.
• Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility (stand-alone program only)

Allison Blair Snyder 2024

Allison Blair Snyder

Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment
610-790-2879
allison.blairsnyder@alvernia.edu

• Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
• Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing and Entry-Level)
• Ph.D. in Leadership
• Ph.D. program with Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility

Noreaga Goff

Noreaga Goff

Graduate Admissions Advisor
610-796-5115
noreaga.goff@alvernia.edu

• Master of Science in Athletic Training
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Graduate Nursing Certificates
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
• Master of Science in Data Analytics

Adult Education Admissions

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Phillip Gonzales

Assistant Director of Adult Admissions
610-790-2721
phillip.gonzales@alvernia.edu

• Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
• Criminal Justice Administration
• Early Childhood Education PK-4
• Early Childhood Education PK-4 with Special Education PK-12 Certification
• Psychology
• Social Work (Bachelor's Degree)

Stephanie Christmann 2024

Stephanie Christmann

Assistant Director of Adult Admissions
610-796-8496
stephanie.christmann@alvernia.edu

• Business Administration & Management (Adult Education)
• Business (A.S.)
• Business Analytics, B.S.
• Digital Media Marketing (Adult Education)
• Emergency Medicine Management (A.S.)
• Finance (Adult Education)
• Healthcare Administration (Adult Education)
• Healthcare Science (Adult Education)
• Human Resources (Adult Education)
• RN to BSN Completion Program (Adult Education)

Paige Lengel

Paige Lengel

Admissions and Student Success Advisor
610-790-2720
paige.lengel@alvernia.edu

• Admissions Advisor at Pottsville CollegeTowne
• Student Success Advisor - RN-BSN (Last names A-L) and Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing Online

Student Success Team

Timothy Kast 2024

Timothy Kast

Director of Student Success
610-796-5611
timothy.kast@alvernia.edu

• Adult Education Advisor for RN-BSN (Last Names M-Z) prior to FA ‘25

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Heather Elston

Healthcare Student Success Specialist
610-790-1931
heather.elston@alvernia.edu

• Advisor for Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing Online
• Adult Education Advisor for RN-BSN (Last Names M-Z) including and after FA ‘25

Scott Master 2023

Scott Master

Student Success Advisor
610-796-8316
scott.master@alvernia.edu

• Adult Education Advisor: Business (A.S.), Business Administration & Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, Digital Media Marketing

Cynthia Mensch 2022

Cynthia Mensch

Director, Pottsville CollegeTowne
570-385-2382
cynthia.mensch@alvernia.edu

• Adult Education Advisor for Pottsville Campus and Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing

Linda Ramirez

Linda Ramirez

Student Success Advisor
610-790-2722
linda.ramirez@alvernia.edu

• Adult Education Advisor: Philadelphia Region, Criminal Justice Administration, Healthcare Science, Social Work
• GAE Advocate, Addictions Mental Health Treatment (AMHT) and Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Chey-Ann Roche 2025

Chey-Ann Roche

Admissions Coordinator

Jennifer Biggerstaff 2024

Jennifer Biggerstaff

Enrollment Technology Manager
610-568-1478

Alivia Walters

Alivia Walters

Graduate Assistant
610-796-5187