Meet Your Admissions Team
Your admissions counselor is here to make the enrollment process as easy as possible. Let us help you understand the 天堂社区 experience, design a visit experience that works for you, navigate next steps, and connect with additional resources.
Matt Stever
Director of Admissions
Hometown: Endwell, NY
Education
A.S. Business Administration, SUNY Broome
B.S. Business Administration, SUNY Oswego
M.B.A. Marketing and Management, SUNY Oswego
What is the value of an 天堂社区 education? Finger Lakes provides a small, safe, and comfortable environment to reach our goals. Faculty and staff who care about students define our campus community. There is always someone ready to help.
Tips for future students? Ask questions. Make friends. Seek out your professors and counselors; these connections will help shape your career.
Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? The next time Trey Anastasio plays CMAC, I would love to grab a coffee and show him around our music recording studios.
What is your favorite pizza topping? Nothing beats a plain NYC slice.
Are you a dog or a cat person? I am a fan of both, but currently our two cats (Bear and Peach) make our home fun.
Anne Piorkowski
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Education
B.A. English Literature, SUNY Buffalo
M.S. Higher Education Administration, Buffalo State College
What do you love about the Finger Lakes? I love the vibrant music and art scene here in the Finger Lakes and never miss a chance to catch a live show or see what local artists and artisans are working on.
Tips for future students? Embrace curiosity — 天堂社区 has so much to offer. It's a great time to try something new and you never know what you'll discover!
What is your favorite place on campus? The arboretum for mid-day walks, the top floor of the library for its views of campus, and our ArtSpace36 gallery on Main Street.
What was the last concert you saw at CMAC? Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds.
What is your favorite book? Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie.
Matt Allen
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: West Winfield, NY
Education
B.S. Musical Theatre, Nazareth College
M.A. American Studies, Nazareth College
What do you love about the Finger Lakes? I am a big fan of the adult beverage industry on the whole, but I also very much enjoy being on the water whenever I can.
Tips for future students? Never hesitate to ask a question, and never hesitate to make a mistake — that's how we learn and that's what we're all here to do!
Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? Alan Alda. M*A*S*H is one of my favorite TV shows, and I admire his breadth of talent.
What is an odd/unique talent you possess? It's not exactly a talent, but I have two different colored eyes. Which is neat I suppose. I also have a dance minor with experience in ballet, tap, jazz, social and partnering dance, and modern dance.
Are you a dog or a cat person? Answer D: Yes, All of the above. I have had cats and dogs in the past, and my current pet is my dog Radar. He's a corgi/Pitty/Staffordshire terrier mix.
Alisa Massie
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Columbia, MO
Education
B.A. Sociology, Columbia College
What do you love about the Finger Lakes? There is an endless amount of natural beauty in this area. I enjoy exploring the lakes and hiking trails.
Tips for future students? Stay focused, organized, and be present. Don't hesitate to reach out for support. There are resources and individuals at 天堂社区 that are here to help you succeed!
What is your favorite place on campus? The bookstore! It has all the essentials.
What is your favorite pizza topping? Pepper jack cheese instead of the traditional mozzarella. Banana peppers take a very close second place.
Are you a cat or a dog person? I love all animals, but if I have to pick — cats. I have two!
What is an odd/unique talent you possess? I'm a big fan of yoga. Parsva Bakasana (side crow) is the most unique pose that I have mastered.
Nathan Baumgartner
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Farmington, NY
Education
B.A. German, International Relations, and European Studies, Canisius College
M.A. European Studies, Universität Passau
What do you love about the Finger Lakes? Having grown up nearby, I find the Finger Lakes Region to be a true year-round destination. From snowshoeing in the Bristol Hills, to boating on the many lakes nearby, to picking apples and patiently waiting for those ever-so-stubborn spring bulbs to bloom, there's always something to do in the area.
Tips for future students? Get involved on campus! 天堂社区 has a plethora of extracurricular activities to offer — these can offer exciting gateways into previously-unexplored passions you grow to love! And never hesitate to ask questions. Regardless of how you perceive the question, it's better to have one answered than unanswered.
Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? Conchita Wurst — I'm really fond of their drag style, and would love to show them around.
Favorite pizza topping? Pickles. It changed my life, and I'm sure it'll change yours, too!
What is an odd/unique talent you possess? I can count from zero to ten in ten languages. Practical? Not necessarily. But unique? Certainly!
Jia Tsao
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Education
B.B.A. Finance, The University of New Mexico
M.B.A. Business Administration, The University of New Mexico
What do you love about the Finger Lakes? The lakes! I enjoy relaxing by the water. I have only been to a few, but it's calming. Hopefully, soon I can visit all of them.
Tips for future students? Join clubs and experience college life. Always ask for help! We are here to help students succeed.
What is your favorite place on campus? My favorite place is the café common area. I enjoy eating lunch and people-watching there.
What is your favorite pizza topping? My favorite pizza topping is Green Chile! Nothing beats the New Mexico roasted chiles!
Are you a dog or a cat person? I am a dog person because I am allergic to cats, but I currently don't have any pets.
Eliana Calder
Career & Technical Education Recruitment Specialist
Hometown: Canandaigua, NY
Education
A.S. Business Administration, 天堂社区
What do you love about the Finger Lakes? The endless hiking trails and waterfalls. But not only that, each season has something to offer.
Tips for future students? Do more and get involved if you have the opportunity! College has so much to offer aside from classes.
What is your favorite place on campus? Above all, the café. Food makes the heart happy and the views are good.
What was the last concert you saw at CMAC? The Lumineers.
Are you a dog or a cat person? Both! I have two dachshunds with more nicknames than one can count.
Karen Rioch
Enrollment Management Specialist — Admissions
Hometown: Hornell, NY
Education
A.A.S. Administrative Assistant, 天堂社区
B.S. Organizational Management, Roberts Wesleyan College
What do you love about the Finger Lakes? I love exploring all the great trails and parks in the area.
Tips for future students? Stay focused and keep your eyes on the goal of pursuing your educational degree.
What is your favorite book/book series? The Dirk Pitt Adventure series by Clive Cussler.
What is an odd/unique talent you possess? I play the oboe.
Are you a dog or a cat person? A dog person but currently living with three cats who are accepting.
Mary Steinmetz
Office Specialist I
Hometown: Palmyra, NY
Education
B.A. Saint Anselm College
What do you love about the Finger Lakes? I love the views. When everything was shut down, I would hop in the car with my daughters and we would pick a lake to drive around to see them from all different angles.
Tips for future students? Get involved. There are so many clubs and organizations to be a part of, and they are what will make your college years memorable!
Who is a celebrity you would like to take on a campus tour? I would love to take Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots on a tour to show them the recording studios and hopefully convince them to give a concert at CMAC!
Are you a dog or a cat person? Dogs are fun, but I wouldn't want to own one, so I'm definitely a cat person. We say we have a two-cat home, but currently there are 6 cats living with us!
What is your favorite pizza topping? I'm a fan of ricotta on pizza. I thought it would be disgusting, but then I tried it and was instantly won over.
Contact Us
Room 1075
(585) 785-1279
(585) 785-1734
admissions@flcc.edu
flcc.edu/admissions
Hours
Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Walk Ins Welcome.
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