 Michelle Bracken
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management & Dean of Admission
mbracken@curry.edu
Recruiting Territories:
International Students
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands
Education: B.A. Bridgewater State University, M.Ed. Suffolk University
Favorite Thing About Curry: Being in the Student Center Marketplace. It is the hub of this campus and has great energy. Hearing the laughter and conversations among the students and watching them interact with one another always reminds me of the very reasons why I chose to work in higher education.
Advice to Future Curry Students: Be patient with yourself and don't give up! College will challenge you, it will be hard, and mistakes will be made, but use those setbacks as motivation to move you forward.
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 Caisie Montesano
Associate Director of Admission - Transfer Coordinator
caisie.montesano@curry.edu
Recruiting Territories:
Transfer Applicants
CA, RI
MA Counties: Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth
Education: B.A. Merrimack College
Favorite Thing About Curry: When new students arrive and returning students come back each semester! As staff members, we are here year-round, but students always bring new and exciting energy to campus. You see friends walking around, the dining hall is lively, and fans are cheering on athletic teams. The students are what make Curry so great.
Advice to Future Curry Students: As new students, remember that everyone else is experiencing Curry for the first time too. You are not alone. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone, try something different or talk to someone you’ve never met - you never know what you might gain. You will find community members and lifelong friends ready to welcome and support you.
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Lily Gray '22, MSA '23
Admission Counselor
lily.gray@curry.edu
Recruiting Territories:
DC, DE, MD, PA, VA
MA: Essex, Middlesex
Education: B.S./M.S.A. Curry College
Favorite Thing About Curry: What I love most about Curry is the strong sense of community. From the moment you step on campus, there’s a welcoming and supportive atmosphere that truly makes it feel like home. Whether it’s students, faculty, or staff, everyone goes out of their way to make sure you feel included, valued, and part of something special.
Advice to Future Curry Students: College is a unique chapter in your life—one that goes by faster than you think. Make the most of every moment! Step outside your comfort zone, get involved in clubs and organizations, attend campus events, cheer on your fellow classmates at games, and say 'yes' to new opportunities. It’s okay to feel unsure at first—everyone’s in the same boat. Just be yourself, stay open to new experiences, and embrace everything Curry has to offer. These four years can shape some of the best memories and friendships you'll ever make.
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Ardani Mello-Daigneault '23
Admission Counselor
ardani.mellodaignea@curry.edu
Recruiting Territories:
CT
MA: Bristol and Suffolk Counties
Education: B.A. Curry College
Favorite Thing About Curry: Going to sporting events! With all of our athletic facilities on-campus or very close by, it’s easy and fun to support our teams.
Advice to Future Curry Students: Get involved, and get involved early on. There are so many clubs, organizations, and other opportunities available to you, but you have to make the first move. You won’t regret it.
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Will Shanahan
Admission Counselor
william.shanahan@curry.edu
Recruiting Territories:
ME, NH, NJ, NY, VT
MA: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester
Education: B.A. Providence College
Favorite Thing About Curry: The support! Curry has great support systems designed to help students no matter what challenges they may face. That paired with a caring and welcoming community, Curry will quickly become home and a place for every student to thrive!
Advice to Future Curry Students: Don't be afraid to ask for help and advocate for yourself! There are countless resources on campus so use them to their fullest and take advantage of every opportunity you can. Everyone at Curry, staff and faculty alike, is more than happy to help! Also, get involved as much as possible too. There are so many great clubs, sports, and activities to join in and have fun!
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 Laura Maguire
Assistant Director of Admission Operations and Systems
lmaguire0107@curry.edu
Education: A.A. College of Marketing and Design, Dublin, Ireland
Favorite Thing About Curry: Our students, faculty, staff! They are involved, passionate, and a wonderful representation of everything that Curry strives to be.
Advice to Future Curry Students: Be kind – everyone is on their own journey. And smile more than you frown!
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Olivia Passafaro
Assistant Director of Admission Marketing
olivia.passafaro@curry.edu
Education: B.A. & M.S. Lynn University
Favorite Thing About Curry: The Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL), which helps make Curry a one-of-a-kind community. Curry is welcoming of all learning styles and PAL encourages our students to achieve their goals as we help navigate them through their academic journeys.
Advice to Future Curry Students: Have the college experience that YOU want to have by joining a club, working on campus, participating in sports, or anything else that will satisfy your passions. And remember – use your campus resources, advocate for yourself, and don’t procrastinate on your assignments!
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Keith Robichaud
Amy Zackrison
Debra Kuppens