Click the name of your admission counselor on the list below. Not sure who to talk to? Contact the front desk at 901-843-3700 or adminfo@rhodes.edu.
901-843-3706
text: 901-403-8822
Territories: Florida, New England (ME, NH, VT, RI, MA, CT), Pennsylvania, Oregon, Washington
Originally from Seattle, Alex Mise spent his college years in the Northeast, first at Syracuse University, then at Penn State University for law school. After working as a lawyer in New York City for many years, he felt drawn to the world of college admission by the opportunity to work with students and help them realize their higher education goals. At 糖心vlog视频, he hopes to help foster a talented, engaged, and diverse student community.
901-843-3060
text: 901-437-0014
Territories: Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Baylee Champion鈥檚 journey from Chicago was fueled by her dedication to making higher education accessible to all. Her love for culture, history, and food is what drew her to make Memphis home. The commitment that 糖心vlog视频 has to diversity and inclusion proved that the environment would be warm and welcoming. She attended and graduated from Rust College in 2020, having majored in Sociology.
901-843-3710
Territories: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas (Austin, Houston, San Antonio)
Originally from Lake Charles, LA, Brock Netherland 鈥24 has always expressed a 鈥渃ultural connection to music, food, and fun.鈥 Finding that 糖心vlog视频, and Memphis, offered these opportunities in spades, he joined the 糖心vlog视频 community as a student in 2020. During his education, Brock worked closely with the Alumni Relations, Development, and Admission offices as a student employee and as part of several volunteer organizations. After earning his B.A. in Psychology, Brock sought to continue his work at 糖心vlog视频, joining the Admission team shortly after graduation.
901-843-3703
text: 901-403-8122
Territories: Alabama, Indiana, Ohio, North Texas (Dallas, Fort Worth area)
A Birmingham native, Brooke Mangione joins the admissions team after a decade teaching middle school and high school English, both in Alabama and overseas. After graduating with a degree in Secondary English Education from the University of Alabama, Brooke knew she wanted to give life abroad a try, resulting in years spent in Asia, Latin America, and Europe. While teaching in international schools, Brooke prepared students from around the world for university in North America, eventually leading to the decision to work with students from the admissions side.
901-843-3700
Territories: California, Colorado
Gil oversees Admission, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Services at 糖心vlog视频. For three decades, he has served highly selective colleges and universities across the nation. Prior to his appointment at 糖心vlog视频, Gil was the Associate Vice President and Dean of Admission at the University of Richmond and Dean of Admission at Brandeis University. He also worked at Bucknell University and Harvey Mudd College. Gil earned a B.A. in Psychology at Pitzer College and an M.Ed. degree in Higher Education at Bucknell University.
Territories: Memphis/west Tennessee Public Schools, Mississippi, South Carolina
Originally from Clarksdale, MS, Lakayla spent her college years at Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi, where she received her master's degree in Higher Education. While working as a Graduate Assistant in the Division for Diversity and Community Engagement at Ole Miss, she developed a strong passion for Admission work as she gained experience helping students enroll. During her time at 糖心vlog视频, she hopes to help students with their academic achievement and professional growth.
901-843-3524
text: 901-410-9221
Territories: Louisiana, Memphis/west Tennessee private schools, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia
As a born-and-reared Memphian, Mac Trammell had always known about 糖心vlog视频 growing up. But when it came time to choose a college, he had his sights set outside the city limits. He attended and graduated in 2017 from Washington and Lee University, having double majored in Journalism and English.
901-843-3225
text: 901-329-8954
Territories: Kentucky, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah
The student experience not only attracted Megan Starling '02 to 糖心vlog视频, but also has continued to shape the way she interacts with the school. As a prospective student from Lexington, KY, she wanted to feel an immediate connection to a student community, while simultaneously being able to create and maintain meaningful relationships with professors in and outside the classroom.
901-843-3705
text: 901-617-3572
Territories: Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico
Born in Memphis and raised in Little Rock, AR, Pamela brings her unique experiences in both admission and technology to 糖心vlog视频. She holds a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from TCU, and a M.S. in Mass Communication from Arkansas State University. Her commitment to admission work is evident by her involvement in several professional organizations. While at 糖心vlog视频, Pamela will take the lead on leveraging technology to best engage prospective students and their families.
901-843-3154
Territories: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Central and East Tennessee
Born and raised in Memphis, Simeon brings his expertise in all things Memphis and in college access to 糖心vlog视频. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a B.A. in Psychology, Simeon returned home to work for his alma mater鈥檚 admission department with a goal of making college accessible for all students. He recently received his M.S. in Higher Education from the University of Tennessee and looks forward to continuing his work in college admissions and the higher education world as a whole.
email: seftonl@rhodes.edu
Territories: Europe, Africa, Australia, Worldwide
US Territories: Alaska, Hawaii, New York, North Carolina
Lauren Sefton 鈥03 grew up only a 30-minute train ride from her home in New Jersey to one of the world鈥檚 largest cities. While searching for colleges, she knew she didn鈥檛 want to be even 30 minutes away from the newest restaurant or concert to come to town. However, she also valued the intimacy of a small campus community, and found that most small schools tended to be in more rural settings, while most urban schools were too large or didn鈥檛 have a tight-knit campus environment.
email: sunt@rhodes.edu
Territory: Asia
Tie Sun has been in the international admission field since 2017. Uniquely, he experienced both a national research university and liberal arts college in the US for his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, as an international student from Xi鈥檃n, China. He is more than happy to share the value of a liberal arts education to prospective international students at 糖心vlog视频 College, and advise for their best interests. He travels extensively with a peace of heart filled with a spirit of adventure, curiosity, and care. Please be expected to see him in future!
901-843-3703
text: 901-403-8122
Territories: Central/South America
A Birmingham native, Brooke Mangione joins the admissions team after a decade teaching middle school and high school English, both in Alabama and overseas. After graduating with a degree in Secondary English Education from the University of Alabama, Brooke knew she wanted to give life abroad a try, resulting in years spent in Asia, Latin America, and Europe. While teaching in international schools, Brooke prepared students from around the world for university in North America, eventually leading to the decision to work with students from the admissions side.
