Meet the Office of Undergraduate Admission
Welcome to the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Roger Williams University! Meet the counselors who will review your application, coordinate your visits to campus and answer all of your questions about the admission process and the University, too.
Jacob Allen
Assistant Director,
Campus Visit
Experience
Assistant Director, Campus Visit Experience
B.A. Keene State College
Territory: Eastern Connecticut
Where are you from? Canton, CT
What’s your favorite event or RWU tradition? Convocation at the beginning of the fall semester. It is so much fun to welcome students and families to the Roger Williams community.
What’s one restaurant you would recommend in Bristol? Baba Sushi, it's a great sushi spot right on the water!
If you could give one piece of advice to a first year student, what would it be? You don’t have to know exactly what career path you want to go down right away. College is a time to explore and we have so many resources on campus to help you succeed in a career path that you feel is right.
Favorite music artist and TV show? I like all different genres of music, but my favorite artist is Fleet Foxes. I would have to say my favorite TV show is Breaking Bad.
Contact Jacob Allen
jallen@rwu.edu
Text (401)-240-1051
Schedule a Meeting with Jacob Allen
Jenna Cutter
Assistant Director of Admission
Assistant Director of Admission
B.A. Roger Williams University
Territory: South, Central, and Southwestern Connecticut; Lexington & Waltham, Massachusetts
Where are you from? Melbourne, Australia
What’s your favorite event or RWU tradition? Late Night Breakfast
What’s one attraction you would recommend in Bristol? Colt State Park
If you could give one piece of advice to a first year student, what would it be? Make sure you take time to enjoy your new college adventure.
Favorite music artist and TV show? Dolly Parton!!
Contact Jenna Cutter
jcutter@rwu.edu
Text (401) 240-1026
Schedule a Meeting with Jenna Cutter
Abby Hamilton
Assistant Director of Admission
B.S. Bryant University, M.B.A Bryant University
Territory: North, Central, and Northwestern Connecticut; North Shore Massachusetts, Upstate & Western New York
Where are you from? Grafton, MA
What’s your favorite event or RWU tradition? I love Spring Weekend, especially the carnival! The whole RWU community comes together for the event just as the weather is starting to get nice again so it is really good vibes all around.
What’s one attraction you would recommend in Bristol? The Beach House!
If you could give one piece of advice to a first year student, what would it be? Everyone is in the same boat being nervous in a brand-new environment and wants to make friends; go out of your way to introduce yourself and meet people as often as you can! Even though it can seem intimidating, it will be appreciated and very well received.
Favorite music artist and TV show? My favorite TV show is New Girl and my favorite artist is Maisie Peters!
Contact Abby Hamilton
ahamilton@rwu.edu
Text (401) 240-1071
Schedule a Meeting with Abby Hamilton
Emily Keller
Admission Counselor
Admission Counselor
B.A. Merrimack College
Territory: New Hampshire, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts
Where are you from? Mansfield, MA
What’s your favorite event or RWU tradition? The RWU Dance Theatre Company Concert
What’s one attraction you would recommend in Bristol? Bristol Sunset Cafe
If you could give one piece of advice to a first year student, what would it be? Don't be afraid to ask for help! Faculty, staff, and peers are here to help in any way you need during your college journey. Utilize as many resources as you can!
Favorite music artist and TV show? My favorite artist is Taylor Swift and I love a good Impractical Joker's marathon (fun fact: I am the winner of the Impractical Jokers Cruise Lip Synch Battle and got to meet all the guys!).
Contact Emily Keller
ekeller@rwu.edu
Schedule a Meeting with Emily Keller
Samantha (Sammy) Kreutzer
Assistant Director
of Admission,
Transfer Coordinator
Assistant Director of Admission, Transfer Admission Coordinator
B.S. Bridgewater State University, M.S. Florida State University
Territory: Transfer Students (except International), Worcester County Massachusetts
Where are you from? Marshfield, MA
What’s your favorite event or RWU tradition? Maybe it’s cheesy, but graduation is easily the best event of the year! Seeing students celebrate their hard work and cheer for the friends they made here is so special.
What’s one restaurant you would recommend in the area? The Square Peg in Warren – amazing food with an amazing walk around downtown is the perfect recipe!
If you could give one piece of advice to a first year student, what would it be? Be gracious with yourself – you can (and should!) come up with a solid plan, but don’t worry if you veer off course. “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans,” and sometimes the best adventures will surprise you.
Favorite music artist and TV show? Hozier and Noah Kahan have taken over my Spotify Wrapped! My forever comfort show dynamic duo: Criminal Minds & Gilmore Girls … opposites attract?
Contact Sammy Kreutzer
skreutzer@rwu.edu
Text (401) 240-1004
Schedule a Meeting with Sammy Kreutzer
Joseph Majkut
Senior Admission Counselor
B.A. Dickinson College
Senior Admission Counselor
Territory: Greater Boston and North Shore; The Southeast: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV
Where are you from? Hopkinton, MA
Favorite event or tradition: The Involvement Fair - it's such an exciting day on campus with over 80 clubs and organizations made available to students!
Restaurant: Riccotti's Sandwich Shop - the very first place I ate in Bristol!
Piece of advice: I always recommend the use of an agenda and planning things ahead to stay organized. In your college years, however, it is important to find a balance between planning ahead and staying open to new experiences.
Favorite music and TV show: I certainly enjoy a wide variety of music and TV. One of my consistent favorite artists is Bon Jovi, and for the TV show, I will go with The Big Bang Theory.
Contact Joseph Majkut
Text (401)-526-2579
Schedule a Meeting with Joseph Majkut
Amanda Marsili
Associate Vice President for
Enrollment Management,
Dean of Admission
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management,
Dean of Admission
B.A. Notre Dame of Maryland University
Where are you from? Brodheadsville, PA
What’s your favorite event or RWU tradition? Late Night Breakfast
What’s one restaurant you would recommend in Bristol? Bristol House of Pizza
If you could give one piece of advice to a first year student, what would it be? Try something new!
Favorite music artist and TV show? Don’t have one – will listen to anything playing on top 40 radio; Favorite TV Show – Scandal
Contact Amanda Marsili
Meghan McLaughlin
Assistant Director, Admission Communication
B.A Westfield State University, M.A Southern New Hampshire University
Territory: Cape Cod & The Islands and North Central Massachusetts
Where are you from? Seekonk, MA (but now I’m a Bristol resident!)
What's your favorite event or RWU Tradition? Spring Weekend! The weather is finally nice again, there is so much to do, and everyone is so excited!
What’s one restaurant you would recommend in Bristol? For breakfast & coffee: The Beehive or Bristol Bagel! For lunch, dinner, and views: The Beach House or Thames Waterside!
If you could give one piece of advice to a first-year student, what would it be? As a homebody who had a very hard time adjusting to living away from home, give it a chance! My parents told me to try not to come home until Thanksgiving, and it was SO hard at first. But, the longer I stayed on campus, I made friends, joined clubs, and when Thanksgiving eventually rolled around, I actually ended up having a super hard time leaving! It’s going to be a big adjustment, but if you’re open and putting yourself out there, you’re going to find your home away from home! :)
Favorite music artist and TV show? I’m a day 1 Swiftie, so Taylor is always gonna be my first answer. I also love Kelsea Ballerini, Megan Moroney, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kacey Musgraves. For shows, I love a good comfort sitcom… New Girl is the one I always go back to, and I’ll always rewatch Gilmore Girls in the fall.
Contact Meghan McLaughlin
mmclaughlin@rwu.edu
Text: (401) 200-6256
Scheduling a meeting with Meghan McLaughlin
Amelia Pickard
Admission Counselor
Admission Counselor
B.S. Roger Williams University, MBA Roger Williams University
Territory: West Central, North Central, Northwest, & Northeast CT; Upstate NY
Where are you from? Hopkinton, MA
Favorite event or tradition: Halloween Extravaganza Dinner
Restaurant: Pomodoro Italian Kitchen
Piece of advice: Join a club and don't be afraid to talk to people in your classes! Everyone is in the same boat and hoping to make friends.
Favorite music and TV show: Music artist: Taylor Swift, TV Show: Gilmore Girls
Contact Amelia Pickard
Text 401-655-1962
Marilyn Santomaro
Senior Admission Counselor
B.A. Providence College
Senior Admission Counselor
Territory: Northern Rhode Island and Greater Boston, Massachusetts
Where are you from? North Providence, RI
Favorite event or tradition: I really enjoy move-in weekend. It is so much fun to welcome our new students and families and share in their excitement!
Restaurant: The Beach House - great food with a beautiful waterfront view.
Piece of advice: Give yourself grace and remember you are not in it alone.
Favorite music and TV show: My favorite music artist is P!nk, and my favorite TV show is Dancing with the Stars.
Contact Marilyn Santomaro
Text (401)-646-9214
Jacquelyn Savoie
Director of Admission,
Campus Visit Experience
Director of Admission, Campus Visit Experience
B.A. & M.S. Southern New Hampshire University
Where are you from? North Easton, MA
What's your favorite event or RWU Tradition? The annual 1, 2, 3 Weekend. This multi-day event includes great food and different activities to check out prior to the start of classes.
What’s one restaurant you would recommend in Bristol? Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
If you could give one piece of advice to a first year student, what would it be? Take advantage of all the resources available to you. Whether it be faculty, your resident assistant, etc. we are all here to help you transition and make the most of your college experience!
Favorite music artist and TV show? Ruston Kelly and Parks & Recreation
Contact Jacquelyn Savoie
Noelle Schneider
Admission Counselor
B.A. Roger Williams University, MBA Roger Williams University
Admission Counselor
Territory: Long Island & NYC + Boroughs
Where are you from? Plymouth, MA
Favorite event or tradition: Steak and Lobster Dinner at Upper Commons!
Restaurant: SS Dion
Piece of advice: Join a club and go for walks!
Favorite music and TV show: My favorite music artist is Jim Croce and my favorite show is Seinfeld.
Contact Noelle Schneider
Heather Schramm
Sr. Associate Director
of Admission,
Transfer Experience
Sr. Associate Director Admission, Transfer Experience
B.S. University of Maine, M.Ed. University of Maine
Territory: Plymouth County Massachusetts
Where are you from? Griswold, CT
What’s your favorite event or RWU tradition? Convocation! There is nothing quite like seeing all the faces we’ve gotten to know throughout the admissions cycle finally moved on to campus and excited for what their future holds.
What’s one restaurant you would recommend in Bristol? Portside Tavern, those golden tacos are to die for.
If you could give one piece of advice to a first year student, what would it be? Get involved. There are so many wonderful opportunities for students to get involved on campus. Students who are involved not only build a wonderful network of friends, it also improves your academics!
Favorite music artist and TV show? For music, it’s a daily toss-up between Noah Kahan and Sleep Token. For TV show, I’d have to say Scrubs or Parks and Recreation.
Contact Heather Schramm
hschramm@rwu.edu
Text (401) 240-1074
Schedule a Meeting with Heather Schramm
Jeremy Spencer
Senior Director of Admission, Recruitment and Communication
B.A. Lycoming College, M.S. Miami University
Territory: Rocky Mountain and Midwestern States; International Students
Where are you from? Canton, PA
What's your favorite event or RWU Tradition? Student Club and Organization Fair at the start of every academic year. It’s a great representation of the myriad of ways students get involved outside the classroom.
What’s one restaurant you would recommend in Bristol? Pisco & Tequila – great food with an eclectic vibe.
If you could give one piece of advice to a first year student, what would it be? Take full advantage of the RWU Gen Ed Program and explore topics of interest.
Favorite music artist and TV show? I love music from the 60s – 90s, ranging from yacht rock to heavy metal to grunge. The West Wing was my favorite TV show.
Contact Jeremy Spencer
jspencer@rwu.edu
Text: (401) 337-7412
Scheduling a meeting with Jeremy Spencer
Jessica Thibeault
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Associate Director of Admission
Associate Director of Admission
B.S. University of Rhode Island, M.S. University of Rhode Island
Territory: Westchester County, New York; Southern Rhode Island
Where are you from? Wethersfield, CT
Favorite event or tradition: I love move-in weekend! There’s always so much buzz and excitement to start the new school year!
Restaurant: Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
Piece of advice: Get involved! Getting involved on campus is a great way to meet people and feel connected to RWU!
Favorite music and TV show: Music: I am really not picky! I’ll listen to anything! TV Show: New Girl
Contact Jessica Thibeault
jthibeault@rwu.edu
Text (401) 240-1030
Schedule a Meeting with Jessica Thibeault
Didn't see a counselor for your area?
If your counselor is not listed or you are inquiring from a territory not listed (e.g., Northern Rhode Island and Boston Metro Area), please contact us via email at admit@rwu.edu and one of our Admission Counselors will contact you with the information you have requested.