The USF Admissions team is here to help you make great choices when it comes to your college search! Let them explain why becoming a Saint will be the best decision you’ll ever make, and how our welcoming community of learners has been just the right fit for 54,000 alumni who were once students just like you!

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Admissions Leadership

Faith Haley, USF Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Services

Faith Haley
Vice President for Admissions & Enrollment Services
Vicepresidenta de Admisiones

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Eric Ruiz
Director of Admissions 
Director de Admisiones

Eric oversees undergraduate, adult undergraduate, graduate and international admissions activities and efforts.

Eric graduated from USF in 2007 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance and joined the admissions team in the same year. During college, Eric had fun being the man in the mascot suit, Bernie! He also was the vice president of finance for the Student Business Association, a Ministry Staffer and Saints Ambassador. Eric also earned his Masters of Business Administration from USF. He really enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and staying active. He grew up in Evergreen Park, and now resides in Joliet.

Alex Campos

Alejandro Campos
Associate Director of Undergraduate & Transfer Admissions
Director Asociado de Admisiones de Pregrado y Transferencia

Alex assists in directing the efforts of the undergraduate admissions team.

Alejandro was born in Wisconsin, but raised in Joliet. He attended Joliet West High School, and after graduating from Joliet West he went into the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Alejandro served with Echo Company 2nd Battalion 24th Marines 3rd Platoon out of Chicago. He served as the 2nd squad leader and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Alejandro is a proud alum of the University of St. Francis, where he graduated in December 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Alejandro has a strong connection with the school due to his mother (’92 & ’17), father (‘06), and grandmother (‘85) all receiving their Bachelors and/or Masters degrees from USF. In his free time, you can find him watching or working with the Chicago White Sox and being with family & friends.

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Maggie Stevenson
Associate Director of Graduate & Adult Degree Admissions
Directora Asociada de Posgrado y Finalización de Títulos para Adultos

Maggie assists in directing the the efforts of the graduate admissions team. 

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, University of St. Francis
  • MBA, University of St. Francis
  • Experience in education, graduate and degree-completion admission

Undergraduate Admissions

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Kevin Czarnecki
Admissions Counselor
Consejero de Admisiones

Contact Kevin if your last name starts with N-Z.

Coming soon!

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Crystal Macias-Nazario
Admissions Counselor
Consejera de Admisiones

Contact Crystal if your last name starts with A-M, or if you are interested in USF’s Certified Recovery Support Specialist certificate program.

Crystal grew up in the area and graduated from Governors State University in 2018 with a Bachelor in Arts in Psychology. She is a first generation college graduate. Crystal has a background in Criminal Justice, with a combination of both psychology and criminal justice. “Working with children in any capacity and being able to assist in aiding in their future is a high interest of mine.” She enjoys reading, arts, and crafts as well as spending time with friends and family.

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Nicolina Perkins
Admissions Counselor
Consejera de Admisiones

Contact Nicolina if you want to transfer to USF.

Nikki graduated from USF in May 2018 with a Bachelor in History. She held a leadership role in the USF History Club and was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society. After graduating with her BA, she completed an internship at the National Archives in Chicago. Her hobbies and interests include working out and reading historical memoirs.

Graduate Admissions

Community Outreach

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Rock Allen
Admissions Counselor
Consejero de Admisiones

Rock assists adult degree completion and graduate program applicants. He also assists with international admissions.

Rock has an extensive background working in sports and has recently transitioned into the field of admissions. He is currently an assistant coach for USF’s Men’s Basketball team. He is originally from Grand Rapids, MI and is a double alum of Central Michigan University. He received his M.A. in Sport Administration. His hobbies include hanging out with friends, watching live sports, and playing pickleball.

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Gino Vaccarella
Admissions Counselor
Consejero de Admisiones

Gino assists adult degree completion and graduate program applicants.

Gino works with all programs/populations of adult students and is the liaison to the MSW program. He has worked in higher education since 1990. Gino’s personal hobbies and areas of interest include cooking, sports and social media.

  • MBA, University of St. Francis
  • B.S. Applied Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
  • Experience in financial aid and graduate recruitment
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Alondra Ordaz
Community Outreach & Relations Coordinator
Coordinadora de Relaciones Comunitarias

Alondra provides outreach to the community, with a special emphasis on Hispanic Serving Institution initiatives.

Alondra graduated from USF in 2023 with her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology. She joined the admissions team that same year. She was born and raised in Joliet and attended Joliet Central High School. She is a first-generation college graduate and was a member of the San Alberto Hurtado Latino Honor Society at USF. She really enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Welcome Center

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Annette Jelinek
Welcome Center Coordinator

Annette has been with USF since March of 1988. She began in the Health Arts Program and joined the Undergraduate Admissions area in 2001. She is a mom to 35 kids– the Saints Ambassadors, who are her greatest enjoyment at USF! Annette was born and raised in Joliet and is very proud of and active in her Croatian heritage.

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Emily Ellis
Welcome Center Assistant Coordinator

Emily has lived in Joliet for most of her life and graduated from Beloit College in 2008 with a degree in Studio Art and Museum Studies. Emily enjoys baking, reading and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to be a part of the Welcome Center.