Meet the SPS Graduate Enrollment Advising Team

Let's find out if SPS is a good fit for you

The goals of the SPS admission team are simple:

  • provide you with the information you need to see if SPS is right for you
  • help you navigate the application process

As a prospective student, you will have a dedicated Northwestern admission adviser based on your program of interest. Other advisers from your program area will assist from time-to-time if your dedicated adviser is not immediately available. This team approach enables us to provide you with the information you need in a timely manner. The admission management team will process your application once it is submitted and will work with you should any additional details be required.  

Graduate Admission Information Frequently Asked Questions

Find the advising group for your program:

Data Science

Global Health

Health Analytics

Health Informatics

Healthcare Administration

Information Design & Strategy

Information Systems

Liberal Studies/Literature

Public Policy & Administration

Regulatory Compliance

Sports Administration

Writing/Prose & Poetry


Data Science Advisers

Programs: Data Science, Information Design & Strategy, Sports Administration, and Regulatory Compliance
Kalani Hargrove

Kalani Hargrove

Enrollment Adviser

With Northwestern since: 2014

Alma maters: University of Texas at San Antonio; The University of Manchester

The admissions process can be a personal and sometimes scary experience. Many prospective students dream of attending Northwestern but think it’s not realistic for a variety of reasons. I love being able to alleviate fears, calm concerns, and help people take the necessary steps towards achieving their goals. Outside of work, I'm adventurous and love to travel — give a new destination and I'm there!

 

Doug Jones

Doug Jones

Senior Enrollment Adviser

With Northwestern since: 2014

Alma mater: Purdue University 

I enjoy helping a diverse group of talented people pursue their career goals. We attract the best and brightest nation-wide, and it is personally rewarding to help such accomplished people go on to do even greater things. I'm a musician in my spare time.

 

Rachel Maglione

Rachel Maglione

Enrollment Adviser

With Northwestern since: 2022

Alma mater:  Western Illinois University

I love being an advocate for prospective students. Taking the time to get to know them and what brought them to Northwestern. Every student's story is different, which keeps my job exciting and I know coming into work that my day will never be the same. The admissions process can be scary, and having students know that I am a real person who can help, makes all the difference. I love live music and going to concerts. Especially during the summer in Chicago!

 

Chris Rhyce

Chris Rhyce

Enrollment Adviser

With Northwestern since: 2023

Alma maters:  Florida State University; Northwestern University

A degree from Northwestern is a very valuable thing, so it's nice to be able to play a small part in making that a reality for students. There aren't many things I love more than Dunkin' Donuts and the Miami Dolphins.

 

Hayley Sinnott

Hayley Sinnott

Enrollment Adviser

With Northwestern since: 2023

Alma maters:  Centre College; Florida Gulf Coast University

I enjoy being a guide or a go-to person throughout the admissions process. It is important to me to create a safe space for prospective students to ask questions and explore their next step. Being able to provide support in this way and assist prospective students in reaching their goals is rewarding! I love studying Early Modern European history!

CONTACT THE DATA SCIENCE ADVISING TEAM

 

Health, Humanities, & Policy Advisers

Programs: Health Analytics, Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Global Health, Liberal Studies/Literature, Public Policy & Administration, and Writing/Prose & Poetry
Genevieve Mladenka

Genevieve Mladenka

Senior Enrollment Adviser

With Northwestern since: 2018

Alma maters:  University of Texas at Austin; University of Chicago

I believe in life-long learning; I am happy to help others pursue it. My favorite work of literature is Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. I'm insecure about this because I haven't really read anything published in the past 400 years. I hear things have gotten much better. 

Rhea Dysangco

Rhea Dysangco

Enrollment Adviser

With Northwestern since: 2010

Alma mater:  Art Institutes

I love this environment — an opportunity to help people achieve their goals, and participating in ground-breaking conversations in a multitude of industries. Outside of the office I'm a consultant for multidisciplined artists and promote networking.

 

Sarah Rose

Sarah Rose

Enrollment Adviser

With Northwestern since: 2022

Alma mater:  School of the Art Institute of Chicago; University of Cambridge

I love to speak to prospective students 1-1 to learn about the incredible steps they've taken in their lives and what drives them. It is rewarding to work with them on their next steps for achieving their personal, professional, or academic goals. In my free time I enjoy working on my art practice, reading, baking sweets, and running along the lake.

 

Cristian Ventura

Cristian Ventura

Enrollment Adviser

With Northwestern since: 2022

Alma mater:  Vassar College; Northwestern University

I believe in everyone's right to have access to a quality education, and being able to facilitate that process for students is why I enjoy working here. I like to eat different foods across Chicago. I have a goal of eating foods from as many different countries as possible!

CONTACT THE Health, Humanities, & Policy ADVISING TEAM

 

Advising Leadership

Cymon Kimmel

Cymon Kimmel

Assistant Director of Enrollment Management

With Northwestern since: 2012

Alma maters: Drury  University, University of Denver

Helping people actualize their future is why I keep coming back to the office. Seeing students graduate after having helped them through the application process is thrilling. I'm an avid runner and generally just love the outdoors.

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