Admission Counselors

Domestic Counselors

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April Crabtree

Vice Provost of Strategic Enrollment Management
I'm originally from Tennessee but have been fortunate to call San Francisco home for the past five years. I love being outside, so you'll find me on the Russian River in the summer and skiing at Lake Tahoe in the winter. Just about every day, you can find me running at Lands End here in the city. Seeing the Golden Gate Bridge every day never fails to put a smile on my face.

Contact | acrabtree@usfca.edu
Territory | Hawaii

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Rebecca Williams

Director of First Year Admission
I grew up in Mississippi and attended college here in the Bay Area. Once I arrived, I never left. My favorite thing about San Francisco is the overwhelmingly eclectic food scene! I also still love taking the ferry between San Francisco and other parts of the Bay—it's one of the best ways to see the Bay, in my humble opinion.

Contact | rwilliams7@usfca.edu
Territory | Canada (Toronto), Illinois

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Alejandro Wences

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
Originally from Anaheim, CA, I'm often exploring different cities, checking out amusement parks, or trying to fall in love with nature. But, honestly, nothing makes me happier than finding cheap flights. On the weekends, you can always find me trying to find new good food or checking out Rotten Tomatoes for new shows and movies.

Contact | awences2@usfca.edu
Territory | California (Central Valley, Greater Imperial Valley), Canada (Vancouver), Oregon, Washington

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Alexander Torres

Admission Counselor
Originally from the Bay Area, I grew up in a Latinx and Asian home, eating pho and tamales alike. From reality TV to video games, I enjoy spending abundant time with my best friends above all. Want to know more about astrology and San Francisco, too? Then I am definitely your human.

Contact | atorres44@usfca.edu
Territory | California (Marin County, San Francisco, San Jose), Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin

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Alyssa Yee

Admission Counselor
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of my favorite things to do in the city is grabbing some dim sum and picnicking with friends in Golden Gate Park. There’s never a dull moment in San Francisco, and I am proud to call it my home. I am really looking forward to working with you and your school this coming year!

Contact | amyee3@usfca.edu
Territory | California (San Mateo County)

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Arnoldo Valdivieso-Martinez

Admission Counselor
I’m originally from Mexico but have lived in the Bay for years now! I’m also an alumni of the university and love to explore the different parks around California one run or bike ride at a time. Lastly, coffee and I make a dynamic duo!

Contact | avaldiviesomartinez@usfca.edu
Territory | California (Alameda County), Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

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Candice Adams

Senior Associate Director of Admission for Access and Inclusion
I'm regionally based in South Florida, so I'm all about the sunshine and warm beaches! San Francisco is one of my favorite places to be, with its rich culture and diversity that make up the city. I enjoy dining at some of the city's trendiest restaurants, catching the views of the city from Twin Peaks, and attending music festivals in Golden Gate Park. I look forward to working with you this year!

Contact | cadams7@usfca.edu
Territory | Alabama, Arkansas, Caribbean, Central America, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

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Hervey Malone II

Assistant Director of Admission and Regional Representative
I was born and raised in the Bay Area and have many fond memories of San Francisco from growing up — so much that I consider San Francisco a second home. I now call SoCal my permanent home since that's where I'm regionally based, and I look forward to working with you this year!

Contact | hmaloneii@usfca.edu
Territory | California (Anaheim, San Diego)

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Justin Nkemere

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
I am originally from Carson, CA, and graduated from USF with the class of 2019! I really love the community aspect of USF and the genuine care from all the faculty and staff towards students.

Contact | jnkemere@usfca.edu
Territory | California (San Fernando, Los Angeles)

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Milford Miles

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
Even being born and raised in Southern California, it is hard not to fall in love with San Francisco. From the amazing ocean views near the piers to the culturally diverse cuisine, it is easy to understand why SF is such a great city. I even met my wife, who is a San Francisco native, during my time in the area. Yes, San Francisco has really been great to me.

Contact | mbmiles@usfca.edu
Territory | California (Central Coast, Santa Barbara, West Ventura), Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

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Sergio Maravilla

Admission Counselor
I am originally from the Central Valley of California, where I grew up in a Mexican-American household! I enjoy traveling to new and old places, spending quality time with friends and family, and playing any type of trivia or board game!

Contact | smaravilla@usfca.edu
Territory | Alaska, Arizona, California (Far North, Sacramento), Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

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Stephanie Ortiz-Garcia

Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission
I'm originally from southeast Los Angeles and moved to San Francisco to attend USF (Class of 2016), and I am currently pursuing a master's degree. USF is special because it offered me a place where I could learn more about social justice and integrate it within my social, academic, and professional roles. My favorite restaurant in the city with the best burritos and tacos is El Farolito, which I recommend you visit if you are ever in town. I am excited to connect with you this year!

Contact | sortiz@usfca.edu
Territory | California (Santa Clara), Mexico, Oklahoma, Panama, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands

International Counselors

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Nicole Buenzli

Director of International Admission
I am proud to have spent almost 20 years serving international students from all across the globe. Coming from Wisconsin, I value the diversity that San Francisco has to offer.

Contact | nbuenzli@usfca.edu
Territory | Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau SAR, South Korea

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Eileen Chen

Assistant Director of International Admission
I'm originally from China and have worked for USF for nearly all of my career so far! I enjoy working with prospective students and helping them successfully transition to USF. It has been very rewarding and I still feel so much enthusiasm in this career! You can find more information, including a link our WeChat, on the USF China website.

Contact | eileenchen@usfca.edu
Territory | Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan

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Fred G. Johnson, Jr.

Associate Director of International Admission
I have been working in U.S. higher education for over 26 years and 22 of those years in international education. I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas but my family is from Mexico City.

Contact | fjohnson5@usfca.edu
Territory | Latin America, Middle East

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Jason Opdyke

Associate Director of International Admission
I've lived in San Francisco, Washington D.C., Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, and Bangkok. I've loved living abroad, but I also know how confusing it can be to live in a foreign country.

Contact | opdyke@usfca.edu
Territory | Africa, Canada

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Krittaya Pichitnapakul

Assistant Director of International Admission
I'm originally from Thailand, went to high school in the San Francisco Bay Area, and then went to USF. After I graduated, I came back to Bangkok to help USF recruit more international students, and now I’m based at the USF Bangkok office. I can't wait for you to visit our beautiful campus.

Contact | krittaya@usfca.edu
Territory | Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

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Pranav Pradhan

Associate Director of International Admission
I was born and raised in Mumbai, India, and am a huge fan of cricket, trying new foods, and flying airplanes (I am a licensed pilot!). When you come to San Francisco, I recommend watching the sunset at Twin Peaks.

Contact | ppradhan2@usfca.edu
Territory | India, Middle East