Admission Staff
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Traveling Staff
From: Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish (Colorado College)
Programs and projects: I work on systems, operations, international recruitment, athletic recruitment, and data/reporting.
Territories: States: AL, CO (Colorado Springs & Denver), FL, ID, MT, MS, and Overseas Military Addresses;
International: Africa, Canada
Favorite book: Whatever I'm reading right now, The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris, Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey, and All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy.
Favorite place on campus: The labyrinth next to Shove Chapel
When I'm not working, I'm: I love books, podcasts, learning new things, staying fresh, and being outside.
Words of wisdom: "Do. Or do not. There is no try." — Yoda
Tony Cabasco
he/him
Vice President of Enrollment
Email Tony Cabasco
From: Olympia, WA (via Vietnam, the Philippines, and Nigeria)
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Physics (Whitman College) and Master of Arts in International Studies—Chinese Studies (University of Washington)
Favorite book: John Irving’s Prayer for Owen Meany; J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings books
Favorite place on campus: Cutler Hall!
While I’m not working, I’m: Playing pickleball, cooking, hiking, listening to music, collecting vinyl records, watching movies, and solving puzzles (jigsaw, Wordle, crosswords, etc.).
Words of wisdom: “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans” — Allen Saunders (used by John Lennon in “Beautiful Boy”); “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts” — often attributed to Albert Einstein
Breanna Conwell ’19
they/them
Assistant Director of Admission for Outreach & Access
Email Breanna Conwell
(719) 389-6944
From: Gaffney, SC
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (Colorado College)
Favorite book: A bit niche, but Yes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson. His work really opened my eyes to the ideas of cultural and culinary anthropology, which have deeply impacted how I see the world (and CC let me do my thesis on it, which was super cool!).
Favorite place on campus: When I was a student, I all but lived at the Cossitt Amphitheater and on Worner Quad, but I am becoming quite partial to my office and its incredible view of Pikes Peak!
When I'm not working, I'm: Perpetually exploring! I’m always working to find new places to eat (send me your best recs), places to decompress (love a good walk around Manitou), and places to feel alive (concerts, fairs, hanging with friends).
Words of wisdom: "You must be imaginative, strong-hearted. You must try things that may not work, and you must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul." — Chef Gusteau, Ratatouille
Hillary Dickman
she/her
Senior Assistant Director of Admission
Email Hillary Dickman
(719) 389-7151
From: Lafayette, CA
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication (Miami University) and Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication (Miami University)
Territories: States: CO (western) MA (central, eastern), ME, NH, VT
Favorite book: Farewell, My Subaru by Doug Fine and The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan.
Favorite place on campus: The lawn west of Cutler. Such a great place to sit in the sun (or shade!) and have a quiet moment.
When I'm not working, I'm: Outside. Gardening, hiking, hammocking (almost always while listening to a podcast or a book).
Words of wisdom: "Change is the only constant in life." — Heraclitus
Glenn Engelberg
he/him
Associate Director of Admission, Campus Visits & Operations
Email Glenn Engelberg
(719) 389-7156
From: Chicago, IL and Calabasas, CA
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communications (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Master of Science in Management & Organizational Behavior (Benedictine University)
Territories: States: IA, IL, MO, WI
Favorite book: You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy, and any books on communication or psychology
Favorite place on campus: Cutler Hall—the scenic view overlooking the CC sports fields is breathtaking.
When I'm not working, I'm: Spending time with my daughter and wife, watching or listening to sports, socializing with friends, and discovering all that Colorado Springs has to offer.
Words of wisdom: “If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter." — Mark Twain
Elizabeth Fraser
she/her
Assistant Director of Admission
Email Elizabeth Fraser
(719) 389-6347
From: Columbus, OH
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and Human Service Studies (Elon University) and Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (The Ohio State University)
Territories: States: CO (Southern & Central Colorado (including Pueblo and Arapahoe Counties)), IN, OH
Favorite book: I love reading memoirs, and I'm currently reading Between Two Kingdoms
Favorite place on campus: So far, my office—the view is unreal!
When I'm not working, I'm: Watching podcasts, exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, hiking, skiing, and paddleboarding.
Words of wisdom: “The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you’re uncool” — Lester Bangs, Almost Famous
Lucy Karpukhno
she/her
Assistant Director of Admission
Email Lucy Karpukhno
(719) 389-6062
From: Benzonia, MI
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Education (Grand Valley State University)
Territories: States: CA (northern), TX (northern)
Favorite book: I’m a huge fantasy reader! My most recent favorites are Heir by Sabaa Tahir and The Will of the Many by James Islington.
Favorite places on campus: Washburn Field and Frank Flood Track
When I'm not working, I'm: Sending voice memos to friends, drinking coffee, reading, hiking, and spending time with my dog.
Words of wisdom: “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” — Oprah Winfrey
Karen Kristof
she/her
Assistant Vice President and Dean of Admission
Email Karen Kristof
(719) 389-6344
From: Illinois and Massachusetts
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Economics (Smith College)
Programs and projects: Oversee the staff, projects, and programs in the Office of Admission. I spend a lot of time in meetings and in supporting new initiatives. I'm lucky to work with a creative and dynamic group of professionals—BEST.TEAM.EVER!
Territories: States: CT, MA (western), NC, SC, TN
Favorite book: Tracy Kidder's Hometown and Roxane Gay's Hunger are among my favorites. Half the Sky is an incredible book, too, even if I'm not related to co-author Nick Kristof!
Favorite place on campus: My office in Cutler Hall—at least for the moment. Still exploring the rest of the magnificent CC campus!
When I'm not working, I'm: Traveling, volunteering, listening to music, and watching movies.
Words of wisdom: "Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you." — Michelle Obama
Saúl Maravilla ’19
he/him
Assistant Director of Admission for Outreach & Access
Email Saúl Maravilla
(719) 389-6220
From: Tecolotlan, Mexico and Phoenix, AZ
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology (Colorado College)
Territories: States and Territories: AZ, GA, KS, ND, NE, NM, NV, SD, UT, WY, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Favorite book: I don't have a favorite book, but my favorite genres are sci-fi and magical realism.
Favorite place on campus: Sacred Grounds
When I'm not working, I'm: Gardening (specifically veggies to make delicious salsas), cooking, painting, and hiking.
Words of wisdom: "The hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Be brave. Live." — Buffy Summers
Ashley Mohrenweiser
she/her
Associate Director of Admission—Systems & Analytics
Email Ashley Mohrenweiser
(719) 389-6261
From: Bullhead City, AZ originally, but I’ve lived in Colorado nearly my whole life, so this is “home.”
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Western Colorado University) and Master of Arts in Leadership (University of Colorado Colorado Springs)
Territories: States: AK, AR, MN, OK, OR, TX (southern), WA
Favorite books: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Favorite place on campus: The top of Tiger Trail for a beautiful view of the mountains overlooking the CC sports fields.
When I'm not working, I'm: Spending time with my son and my dogs or trying new restaurants in Colorado Springs.
Words of wisdom: "I told myself: Maybe in a different life. Isn’t that interesting? As if I had more than one." — Glennon Doyle
Jessica Romich
she/her
Senior Assistant Director for Athletics & Transfers
Email Jessica Romich
(719) 389-6448
From: Dublin, Ohio
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication (Bowling Green State University) and Master of Education in Higher Education Administration (The University of Akron)
Territories: States: CO (Northern Colorado (including Boulder and Adams Counties), DC, DE, KY, MD, VA, WV
Favorite books: As the daughter of a librarian, I could never pick a favorite! Some of the books I’ve enjoyed recently include the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune.
Favorite place on campus: Anywhere I can sit and see the mountains!
When I'm not working, I'm: Yapping with my friends, gardening, reading, spending time with my husband and pets, and always listening to music no matter what I am doing.
Words of wisdom: “There’s power in looking silly and not caring that you do.” — Amy Poehler
Courtney Salazar
she/her
Associate Director of Admission & Coordinator of International Recruitment
Email Courtney Salazar
(719) 389-6054
From: Burlington, VT and Albuquerque, NM
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English—Creative Writing and Master of Arts in Secondary Education (University of New Mexico)
Territories: International: Asia, Central America, Middle East, Oceania, South America
Favorite book: The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing by Mira Jacob
Favorite place on campus: Fine Arts Center
When I’m not working, I’m: Walking around my neighborhood, traveling, reading, scheming about my next meal, and sending snail mail to loved ones.
Words of wisdom: "All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you." — Octavia Butler
Eva Sipic
she/her
Assistant Director of Admission
Email Eva Sipic
(719) 389-6118
From: Long Island, NY
Education: Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy (Belmont University)
Territories: States: NJ, NY (outside of NYC), PA; International: Europe
Favorite books: Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now by Maya Angelou, The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Favorite place on campus: The west lawn of Cutler Hall
When I'm not working, I'm: Posting up at a local coffee shop, shooting film photography, knitting, crocheting, crafting, traveling, going down Wikipedia rabbit holes, and getting outside however I can!
Words of wisdom: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou
Edward Truong
he/him
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Email Edward Truong
(719) 389-6342
From: San Diego, CA
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (University of California, Los Angeles), Master of Science in Education in Higher Education (University of Pennsylvania)
Territories: States: CA (southern), HI, NY (NYC)
Favorite book: If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino
Favorite place on campus: Tava Quad
When I'm not working, I'm: Wandering aimlessly around malls, watching movies, and trying to finish the New York Times Mini Crossword in under a minute.
Words of wisdom: "Live every week like it's Shark Week." — Tracy Jordan