Meet Our Admissions Team

Jill Gaines, MSBC

Dean of Enrollment Management
Community Partnership Development
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Jill earned her BS in Business Administration and Accounting at Spalding University and went on to earn her MS in Business Communication with a concentration in Non-Profit Management. In addition, she completed all of her degrees as a non-traditional adult learner. She is a proponent of lifelong learning and has the privilege of working with professional adults in both undergraduate and graduate programs at Spalding University. Jill prides herself in promoting and empowering women both professionally and personally. She is on the Associate Board of Maryhurst and hopes to make a difference in meeting the needs for the kiddos at Maryhurst. Jill is graduate and active member of the Leadership Louisville community. She also serves on the Alumna Association Board at Assumption High School in Louisville, Ky.

Joyce Janczy

Associate Director of Admissions
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Joyce has been working in higher education since she graduated from college. She is a lifelong learner and advocate for others pursing their dreams of attending college and obtaining their undergraduate degree. She loves working with incoming students and their families, helping them find the school that is their perfect fit.  She enjoys helping others in any way possible to make the college enrollment process smooth. She does not believe there is any such thing as a dumb question and encourages families to think through every aspect of their college decision.

Jeff Dickson

Enrollment Technology Coordinator
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Jeff has been working in higher education since 2018 and has been with Spalding since 2021, beginning as a Transfer Admissions Counselor before moving into his current role in April 2022. As the Enrollment Technology Coordinator he gets to work closely with various departments around campus, including Marketing and Information Technology, to help the Admissions Counselors best meet the needs of their students.

Maggie Edwards

Graduate Recruiter
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Maggie earned her MA in Higher Education Administration to join the Golden Eagles as an Admissions Counselor for online and transfer students. Additionally, she utilizes her business background to service community partnerships. Her goal is to simplify the process for all those involved. She has served on several committees supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is currently on the Alumnae Board of Directors for Mercy Academy.

Rachel Bischoff

Admissions Counselor
Tour Specialist
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Rachel is a Louisville native who is passionate about helping students achieve their academic and professional goals. With a background in secondary education and a dedication to promoting educational access in Kentucky, she is grateful for the opportunity to support students in their academic careers at Spalding. She holds a MA in English from Wake Forest University and a BA in English and Dramatic Arts from Centre College.

Chelsey Blecha

Admissions Counselor
Nursing Pathway Coordinator — Graduate Programs & RN-BSN
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Chelsey earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is currently working towards her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is eager to combine nursing education and passion for higher education to inspire students. As an admissions counselor, her goal is to positively impact the lives of students by providing guidance, answering any questions, and connecting students with all the resources they need.

Eva Cash

Admissions Counselor
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Eva earned her bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University in 2022. She is new to higher education but is excited to help students pursue their dreams. Eva has spent time in the tourism industry as well as the education field and hopes her unique background can give prospective students a new and unparalleled way to see their college search. She aspires to share her insightful and optimistic views on college life to ensure an individualized experience for everyone.

Morgan Doolin

Admissions Counselor
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Morgan Doolin has recently earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Spalding University and has joined the Admissions team with a focus on first-year undergraduate students. Morgan is passionate about helping others make decisions that support their personal development and aligns with goals or expectations they have for their undergraduate experience. She believes that Spalding is a place that fosters an environment of community and support that encourages personal growth and goal achievement as well as an education that prepares a student to enter their post-graduate ventures as a well-rounded member of society.

Colin Haley

Nursing Pathway Coordinator
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Colin is a Massachusetts native who has recently joined the Spalding team as our Nursing Pathway Coordinator. A graduate of The College of Saint Rose (Albany, NY) with a Bachelors in Communication, Colin has over 20 years of experience working in Recruiting. Job Development and Career Coaching in both the public and private sectors. Colin is passionate about working with and assisting people in achieving their secondary educational goals for a better future. Colin understands the importance of education and will go above and beyond to ensure students who have chosen this path will be successful in achieving their goals.

Madi Jaggers

Senior Admissions Counselor
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Madi Jaggers earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Communication Studies at Spalding University. She has been a part of the admissions team since her first year of undergrad as a Work student and Student Ambassador. Madi has found a passion for sharing her Spalding experience with perspective students and making a difference in the world with compassion and generosity. Her goal as an Admissions Counselor is to revamp the Student Ambassador program, as well as to be an asset to her team by helping her students have an easy successful transition into becoming a Golden Eagle.

Samantha Key

Admissions Counselor
Specialized Transfer/Professional Recruitment
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Samantha Key earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from IU Southeast and is currently pursuing a Masters of Art in School Counseling at Spalding University. She began her time at Spalding in September of 2021 working with first-time freshman through the college admissions process. Recently, she began a new position working with non-traditional and transfer students interested in going back to school. Samantha also oversees Undergraduate International Admissions and has a passion for supporting and guiding students through their first steps of higher education.

Jenna Kostecki

Admissions Counselor
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Jenna has joined the Admissions Team at Spalding University working with First-Time/Traditional Students. Her primary focus is helping students achieve their academic goals by providing guidance through the college selection and admissions process. Jenna is a recent graduate from University of Louisville in Communication and a former DIII athlete. She has a friendly and kind-hearted personality that enables her to articulate and convey to all prospective students the information needed to make informed and sensible decisions about their own college endeavors. When not at Spalding University, Jenna is helping coach the Assumption High School women’s cross country team.

Elizabeth Simmons

Data Processing Specialist
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Elizabeth has worked in the field of higher education for over 17 years, 15 of those have been with Spalding University. Her attention to detail and orderly manner is what keeps the day to day process of gathering and maintaining the student’s information seamless, during their application process. She prides herself on accuracy and swiftness, as she knows the process of applying to college can be an anxious time for anyone.

Elizabeth is proud to be an Admissions team member and all that she has helped them achieve during her time with them, and looks forward to many more.