Recruitment and Admission Advisory Board

The University of Dayton Recruitment and Advisory Board consists of high school counselors, independent educational consultants and college access organizations. Its primary purpose is to collaborate with the Office of Recruitment and Admission in supporting students throughout the college admission process, with the ultimate goal of ensuring student success and retention at the university. The board aims to foster collaboration, provide valuable insights, and strengthen the partnership between the University of Dayton and advisory board members to support student achievement.


Current Members

Name School/Organization Location
Deb Taylor College Ready, LLC Columbus, OH
Amy Runfola Saint Joseph's Collegiate Institute Buffalo, NY
Erin Young Notre Dame Academy Toledo, OH
Kelly Dutmers Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL
Chris Pennington Archbishop Carroll High School Dayton, OH
Elizabeth Jamett University-Liggett School Grosse Point, MI
Melinda Stephan Carmel High School Carmel, IN
Liam McMahon Western Reserve Academy Hudson, OH
Warren Quirett Episcopal High School Alexandria, VA
Victor Colon Kettering Fairmont High School Kettering, OH
Meghan Holden Bay High School Bay Village, OH
Kevin Thompson North Allegheny Senior High School Wexford, PA
Christopher Chiakulas John Hershey High School Arlington Heights, IL
Eric Rutter Pickerington North High School Pickerington, OH
Edilmari Longo Vega Colegia San Jose (Marianista) San Juan, PR
Nollis Cottrell Indian Hill High School Cincinnati, OH
Stacia Burlong Thurgood Marshall High School Dayton, OH
Tanya Ficklin Walnut Hills High School Cincinnati, OH
Brenna Holmes I Know I Can / Columbus Alternative High School Columbus, OH
Alison Merzel AHM Advising LLC Columbus, OH
Ashley Overman Montgomery County Educational Service Center Dayton, OH
Christine Holladay Saint Joseph Academy Saint Louis, MO
Cathy Charles Szendrey Shaker Heights High School Cleveland, OH


Contact Office of Recruitment and Admission
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 1602
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