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Alvernia's Golden Guide Student Ambassadors are a part of the Admissions Team. These student representatives offer tours of campus to prospective students and their families, alumni and faculty/staff candidates. These dedicated ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥ ambassadors can also be found working in the Undergraduate Admissions office, scheduling events and reaching out to families and alumni.
 

Founded in 1998, the Golden Guides program has evolved and grown with the university. The organization continues to thrive with 30 members, selected for their embodiment of ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥â€™s core values and Golden Wolf pride. We invite you to learn more about each Golden Guide ambassador and how to interact with them by scrolling down to read their profiles.


We proclaim ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥â€™s visions and atmosphere,
Enhance University outreach,
And spread “knowledge joined with loveâ€
In current and future students, families, alumni, and donors.
 

  Contact: golden.guides@alvernia.edu

In This Section

Undergraduate Visits

Supervisors

Catelyn Ballard 2024 Horizontal
Catelyn Ballard
Assistant Director of Admissions,
Undergraduate Admissions
P: 610-796-8221
Meghan Hafer 2024
Meghan Hafer
Campus Visit Coordinator,
Undergraduate Admissions
610-796-8269
Katie Ayala-Hernandez
Katie Ayala Hernandez
Admissions Counselor
Taylor Wolf
Taylor Wolf
Graduate Assistant,
Undergraduate Admissions

 

Head Ambassadors

Kailee Grande: Head of Events

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Perkasie, PA
Major: Healthcare Science
Minor: Data Science
Grad Year: 2027
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Dance Team, Lambda Sigma Honors Society, Honors Program, Circle K
Movie I would star in: Mamma Mia
Favorite Place on Campus: The Turf and Field 

Taylor Mancini: Head of Scheduling

Taylor

Hometown: Souderton, PA
Major: Occupational Therapy
Minor: Psychology
Grad Year: 2025
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Honors Program, SOTA, COTAD
Movie I would star in: The Notebook  
Favorite Place on Campus: Tables overlooking the field

Karissa Morgan: Head of Social Media

Karissa Morgan

Hometown: Pine Grove, PA   
Major: Nursing
Minor: Biology
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥ Student Nursing Association, Outdoor Adventure Club   
Movie I would star in: Dirty Dancing   
Favorite Place on Campus: PEC

Owen Weiss: Head of Training and Recruitment

Owen Weiss

Hometown: Pottstown, PA   
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Grad Year: 2028
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Circle K, Science Association, Chorus, FTK, CAB, Sustainability Club
Movie I would star in: Mission: Impossible 
Favorite Place on Campus: The Library 

Student Center in the evening
Undergraduate Visits
We are excited for you and your family to come experience ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥'s campus. We are happy to help you and arrange your preferred way to get to know ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥.

 

Ambassadors

 

Ellie Bercume

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Mohnton, PA   
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish and Art
Grad Year: 2028
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Pura Vida, Hooked on Helping
Movie I would star in: Mean Girls
Favorite Place on Campus: Commuters' Lounge

Carolyn Burton

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Buford, GA   
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Data Science
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Women's ice hockey
Movie I would star in: Hannah Montana the movie
Favorite Place on Campus: The Quad

Mylina Castillo

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Reading   
Major: Athletic Training
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: VP of BSU, member of Pura Vida, Friends of Animals / peer mentor / International Office workstudy / Track and Field
Movie I would star in: The Matrix
Favorite Place on Campus: Hammocks

Quincy Esannason

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Neptune, New Jersey
Major: Healthcare Science/DPT 3+3 track
Grad Year: 2027/2029
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Pickleball Club, Black Student Union, Pre-PT, Baseball
Movie I would star in: Full Metal Jacket
Favorite Place on Campus: The PLEX

Wilson Espinoza

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Pickleball Club, Pura Vida, International Club, Dance Club
Movie I would star in: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Favorite Place on Campus: The QUAD

Emily Fies

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Leesport, PA
Major: Biology + Physician Associate
Grad Year: 2028
Clubs/Activities/Sports: CAB secretary, science association, Peer Mentor, OWL
Movie I would star in: The Office
Favorite Place on Campus: The Quad

Christopher Grilli

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Wyomissing
Major: Political Science
Minor: Women's & Gender Studies
Grad Year: 2028
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Holleran Corps, Pura Vida, Commuter Student Association, Circle K, & the office of Justice, Equity and Inclusion.
Movie I would star in: Mean Girls
Favorite Place on Campus: Francis Honors Lounge

Thomas Harrington

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Philadelphia
Major: Psychology
Grad Year: 2027
Clubs/Activities/Sports: RHA, Psychology Club
Movie I would star in: Any Batman movie
Favorite Place on Campus: Campus Commons gym 

Cailyn Hawley

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: North East, MD
Major: Biology + Physician Associate
Grad Year: 2026/2027
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Women’s Lacrosse, Peer Mentor, Pre-Health Club board
Movie I would star in: High School Musical
Favorite Place on Campus: Stadium

Kellyanne Hayes

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Toms River, NJ   
Major: Occupational Therapy
Minor: Psychology
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Golden Guides, SOTA, Psi Chi Honor Society Vice President  
Movie I would star in: Elf   
Favorite Place on Campus: Patio overlooking the Turf 

Mandy Kaminsky

Mandy Kaminsky

Hometown: Harleysville, Pa.   
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Psychology
Grad Year: 2025
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Women's Ice hockey, Education Club, Honors Program, Transfer Liaison (Admissions), Social Media Student Influencer (Admissions) 
Movie I would star in: Ferris Bueller's Day Off  
Favorite Place on Campus: Francis Hall

Julia Lawson

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Chalfont, PA
Major: Occupational Therapy
Minor: Psychology
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Resident Assistant, SOTA, COTAD, Golden Guide 
Movie I would star in: Spider-Man: Far From Home  
Favorite Place on Campus: Patio outside Holleran Hall

Ana Lopes

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Union, New Jersey
Major: Healthcare Science/DPT 3+3
Grad Year: 2027/2029
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Pickleball Club, Pre-PT, Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track
Movie I would star in: 10 Things I Hate ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥ You   
Favorite Place on Campus: The PLEX

Savannah MaGee

Savannah MaGee

Hometown: Reading, PA
Major: Occupational Therapy
Minor: Psychology
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Student Occupational Therapy Association   
Movie I would star in: The Princess Diaries   
Favorite Place on Campus: The Commuter Lounge/Starbucks    

Hailey Marslett

Savannah MaGee

Hometown: Stewartstown, PA
Major: Healthcare Science and DPT
Grad Year: 2027/2029
Clubs/Activities/Sports: CAB, Pre-PT, Circle K, Sustainability Club, Mini-THON
Movie I would star in: Hannah Montana or Twister  
Favorite Place on Campus: The hammocks by Judge Hall

Kathryn Martinez

Savannah MaGee

Hometown: Southampton, PA
Major: Criminal Justice
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Criminal Justice Association and Pickleball Club
Movie I would star in: Queenpins
Favorite Place on Campus: Freshens 

Emily Mautone

Savannah MaGee

Hometown: West Caldwell, NJ
Major: Nursing
Grad Year: 2027
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Golden Guides
Movie I would star in: Pitch Perfect (1 & 2)
Favorite Place on Campus: Library

Hailey Miller

Hailey Miller

Hometown: Wilmington, DE   
Major: Nursing
Minor: Biology
Grad Year: 2025
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Woman's Field Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Lambda Sigma   
Movie I would star in: The Little Mermaid   
Favorite Place on Campus: Holleran Patio            

Brianna Pascal

Colin Payne

Hometown: Sinking Spring, PA   
Major: Biology/Pre-Dental
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Women in STEAM, ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥ Disciple Makers, Honors Program
Movie I would star in: The Wedding Planner
Favorite Place on Campus: O'Pake Science Center Balcony

Kylie Paulson

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Honey Brook, PA 
Major: Nursing
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: ASNA
Movie I would star in: The Lady Driver
Favorite Place on Campus: Top of the Student Center

Catherine Pyrrhus

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Bernville, PA 
Major: Psychology
Minor: Art
Grad Year: 2027
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Social Work Association and Psychology Club
Movie I would star in: The Princess Bride
Favorite Place on Campus: Library

Hailey Rohrer

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Cochranville, PA   
Major: Marketing
Minor: Digital Media Marketing
Grad Year: 2025
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Alvernia Marketing Intern
Movie I would star in: The Hannah Montana Movie   
Favorite Place on Campus: The QUAD

Sophia Ruocco

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Forest Hill, MD   
Major: Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Grad Year: 2025
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Women's Lacrosse, Education Association VP, SAAC Secretary   
Movie I would star in: The Hannah Montana Movie   
Favorite Place on Campus: The Stadium

Ayanna Shah

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Lincoln University, PA 
Major: 3+2 Biology-Physician Associate
Grad Year: 2026/2027
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Field Hockey, President of Pre-Health Club, Peer Mentor, University Curriculum Committee, Team FTK, Science Association
Movie I would star in: Ocean’s 8
Favorite Place on Campus: The Patio overlooking the turf

Evan Solley

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Oley Valley, PA 
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Grad Year: 2025
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Men’s Soccer
Movie I would star in: Step Brothers
Favorite Place on Campus: The turf field

Mackenzie St. Pierre

MacKenzie St. Pierre

Hometown: Feasterville, PA   
Major: Occupational Therapy
Grad Year: 2026
Clubs/Activities/Sports: OWL, SOTA, Track, Cross Country   
Movie I would star in: Grease   
Favorite Place on Campus: My front yard 

Alyanah Stephan

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Spring Grove, PA 
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Grad Year: 2027
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Honors, Cheerleading
Movie I would star in: Barbie
Favorite Place on Campus: Library

Lizmarie Vega

Kellyanne Rickert

Hometown: Reading   
Major: Economics
Grad Year: 2028
Clubs/Activities/Sports: Mock Trial, O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, SGA, Commuter Student Association
Movie I would star in: Clueless 
Favorite Place on Campus: The Library

Marissa Zocco

Owen Weiss

Hometown: Leesport, PA   
Major: Athletic Training
Grad Year: 2026/2027
Clubs/Activities/Sports: AT club, Pre-health club, ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥ mini-thon club, women's lacrosse, Golden Guides
Movie I would star in: 10 Things I Hate ÃÄÄïÖ±²¥ You
Favorite Place on Campus: The patron next to Holleran Hall