Meet The Admissions Team

The Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs serves and guides students at LECOM from matriculation through graduation. Each step of the way, caring and dedicated staff are committed to assisting students, contributing to their success and enhancing the LECOM experience.

Recruitment and Admissions personnel assist prospective students in the selection of LECOM as their first choice for professional education and guide candidates through the process of identifying requirements for admission, submitting an application, interviewing and completing matriculation requirements for successful applicants.

Financial aid staff advise and assist matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities.

The Registrar’s Office maintains each student’s academic records, verifies enrollment as needed, provides official transcripts and prepares diplomas for graduating students.

Additional services within Student Affairs include career counseling, assistance and information related to securing medical residencies, coordination of student clubs and organizations and their activities, monitoring compliance with various institutional policies such as immunization and insurance requirements, and planning and implementation of special events such as Commencement and White Coat ceremonies.

We welcome you, to LECOM.

LECOM Erie

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David Fried, Ph.D.

Director of Student Affairs Emeritus

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Colleen Pamula

College Receptionist

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Shari Gould

Director of Student Affairs

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Dustin Cassell

Director of Preprofessional Program Admissions

David Fried, Ph.D.

Director of Student Affairs Emeritus

  • Provides leadership and management oversight for Offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar
  • Acts as liaison with current students for student activities, concerns and issues
  • Coordination of special events including White Coat Ceremonies and Commencement
Erie, PA

Colleen Pamula

College Receptionist

  • Answers incoming calls, directing callers to the correct persons or departments
  • Assists students or interviewing applicants

Shari Gould

Director of Student Affairs

  • Provides leadership and management oversight for Offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar.
  • Acts as liaison with current students for student activities, concerns and issues.
  • Coordinator of special events including White Coat Ceremonies and Commencement.

Dustin Cassell

Director of Preprofessional Program Admissions

  • Serves as a main point of contact for the Early Acceptance Program (EAP) and coordinates the admissions for the Post Baccalaureate Program.
  • Serves as the admissions coordinator for the Masters of Biomedical Sciences and the Masters of Medical Education Program.
  • Serves as an admissions recruiter for all programs.

LECOM Bradenton

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Ronald S. Shively

Director of Student Affairs, Emeritus

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Teresa Centeno-Gomez

Admissions Representative, School of Pharmacy

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Molly Hayworth

Admissions Representative, School of Dental Medicine

Elaine Haralampoudis Admissions Representative, Master of Medical Science

Elaine Haralampoudis M.S.

Admissions Representative, Master of Medical Science

Julissa Davila Admissions Representative, College of Medicine

Julissa Davila

Admissions Representative, College of Medicine

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Nicole Papanikos

Registrar

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Paula Ostermeyer

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

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Debra Horne

Director Student Affairs

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Betty Brucee

College Receptionist/Student Affairs Representative

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Kandyse Taylor

Assistant Registrar

Ronald S. Shively

Director of Student Affairs, Emeritus

  • Provides leadership and management oversight for Offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar and Student Affairs
  • Acts as liaison with current students for student activities, student concerns and issues
  • Coordinates special events including White Coat Ceremonies and Commencement
  • Ensures student compliance with institutional policies and regulations
Bradenton, FL

Teresa Centeno-Gomez

Admissions Representative, School of Pharmacy

Molly Hayworth

Admissions Representative, School of Dental Medicine

Elaine Haralampoudis M.S.

Admissions Representative, Master of Medical Science

Julissa Davila

Admissions Representative, College of Medicine

Nicole Papanikos

Registrar

  • Directs the Office of the Registrar for all programs at Bradenton campus
  • Processes transcript requests, diplomas, names changes, and verifications of education
  • Calculates class rank
  • Registers students for courses
  • Enrollment and grade reports to reporting bodies including state licensure

Paula Ostermeyer

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Advises and assists matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities.

Debra Horne

Director Student Affairs

  • Recruits students for all programs, all campuses
  • Organizes and coordinates campus recruitment events
  • Provides communication to prospective applicants
  • Maintains strong relationships with undergraduate pre-health advisors
  • Represents LECOM at events around the country
  • Educates about learning opportunities offered by LECOM

Betty Brucee

College Receptionist/Student Affairs Representative

  • Answers incoming calls, directing callers to the correct persons or departments
  • Coordinates mail and RSVP’s for campus events
  • Assists Admissions and Student Services as needed

Kandyse Taylor

Assistant Registrar


LECOM at Seton Hill


LECOM Elmira

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Erin Barone

Financial Aid Counselor

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Suzanne Harkness

Admissions Representative

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Angela Wood

Student Support Specialist

Erin Barone

Financial Aid Counselor

  • Advises and assists matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities.

Suzanne Harkness

Admissions Representative

  • Processes and reviews LECOM at Elmira candidate applications
  • Schedules and coordinates interviews for LECOM at Elmira
  • Provides daily communication with applicants and prospective applicants

Angela Wood

Student Support Specialist

  • Processes and reviews LECOM at Elmira candidate applications
  • Schedules and coordinates interviews for LECOM at Elmira
  • Provides daily communication with applicants and prospective applicants