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Admissions Counselors

We can't wait to meet you!

We want to make coming to UW-Eau Claire an easy and convenient experience for you. No matter what kind of future Blugold you are, we can help you with your questions and needs. Find out more about our counselors and feel free to contact them through the information below.

  • Professional portrait of Niko Barrientos
    Niko Barrientos
    Admissions

    Regional Admissions Counselor in the Milwaukee Area

    Works primarily with first-year students from the Milwaukee area and states other than Wisconsin and Minnesota

  • Katy Braunsky
    Katy Braunsky, M.S. (she/her/hers)
    Admissions

    Admissions Counselor | Campus Visit Coordinator

    Works primarily with first-year students from Northcentral Wisconsin

    "Encouraging students to create and fulfill their personal and academic goals at UW-Eau Claire brings me so much joy. I'm thrilled to work in a role where I can support students throughout their college journey, allowing them to discover who they will ultimately become through the opportunities provided at UWEC."

  • Noah Druckrey
    Noah Druckrey Alum
    Admissions

    Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with first-year students from the Chippewa Valley

    “It is a privilege for me to show students the opportunities available to them at UW-Eau Claire. I am always excited to bring them somewhere where lifelong friendships, a supportive academic community, and a blueprint for their personal and professional success are waiting for them.”

  • Professional portrait of Jenna Kaiser
    Jenna Stromberger Kaiser (she/her/hers) Alum
    Admissions | UW-Eau Claire – Barron County

    Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with students interested in UWEC – Barron County and first-year students from Northwest Wisconsin or Northern Minnesota

    “It is a joy to see students take steps towards their personal and professional goals as they discover the possibilities that await them at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire – Barron County!”

  • Julie Katzer
    Julie Katzer, B.B.A (she/her/hers) Alum
    Admissions

    Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with first-year students from Southwestern Wisconsin, Southern Minnesota, and states other than Wisconsin and Minnesota

    "UW-Eau Claire became my 'home away from home' during my time as a student. It brings me great joy to share my continued passion for the university with future generations and encourage them to discover all this campus has to offer. I am excited to help students find their place here at UWEC!"

  • Zhia Lee
    Zhia Lee, B.B.A (she/her/hers) Alum
    Admissions

    Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with multicultural students and first-year students from Western Wisconsin

    “Being able to support and impact students gives me great joy. I love being able to see students do what they want and to be able to experience all the opportunities that UWEC has to offer. I’m excited to be able to help students on their journey. “

  • Anna Loughridge
    Anna Loughridge Alum
    Admissions

    Regional Admissions Counselor in the Twin Cities Area

    Works primarily with first-year students from the Twin Cities area

    "Making a positive impact and empowering students to pursue their personal and academic dreams at UW-Eau Claire is a privilege. I love sharing my passion for the university and the Eau Claire community. Go Blugolds!"

  • Morgan Rahm
    Morgan Rahm, B.A. (she/her/hers) Alum
    Admissions

    Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with first-year students from Central and Southwestern Wisconsin

    “I take great pride in helping incoming Blugolds transition smoothly into college life by offering them support as they embark on their academic journeys. I believe that by sharing my fondness for UW-Eau Claire and offering my assistance to new students, they will be able to fully appreciate all the amazing opportunities this campus has to offer.”

  • Noah Cipar
    Noah Cipar Alum
    Admissions

    Transfer Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with transfer students

  • Kerryn Johnson
    Kerryn Johnson, M.S.
    Admissions

    International Admissions Counselor

    Works primarily with international students

    "Eau Claire has been my home for over 25 years, so it’s great to share it with people from around the world. I enjoy seeing international students not only learn about and experience the American culture, but to also see our U.S. students learn about their cultures right from their backyard."

  • Angie Rankin
    Angela Rankin, B.S., M.S. (she/her/hers)
    Admissions

    Assistant Director

    Works primarily with home schooled students, nontraditional students, and military veterans

    "I love helping students find their place at UW-Eau Claire and discover the amazing opportunities available to them as a Blugold.”

  • Isabel Walters
    Isabel Walters
    Admissions

    Director

    "The best part of my job is helping prospective students of all educational backgrounds achieve their goals and discover their place in the wonderful UW-Eau Claire community."

  • Joey Bohl
    Joey Bohl, B.A., M.Ed (she/her/hers) Alum
    Admissions

    Associate Director

    Works primarily with residency and residency reviews; technology and application processing management

    "The best part of my job is helping students and parents navigate the new and sometimes complicated world of admission applications. It is rewarding to help students from the start of an application to actually see them register for classes."

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