Admission Counselors

TeCarla Moore

B.S. in Public Administration from James Madison University

Avid indoor cycler, Caribbean traveler

Place in Norfolk: ODU of course!

Spot at ODU: Whitehurst Beach

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: Changing family trees!

ODU has been my career home, there’s no place like home!

Dream big and stay focused, you can do it!

Central VA, Richmond, Tidewater

B.S. in Public Administration from James Madison University

Avid indoor cycler, Caribbean traveler

Place in Norfolk: ODU of course!

Spot at ODU: Whitehurst Beach

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: Changing family trees!

ODU has been my career home, there’s no place like home!

Dream big and stay focused, you can do it!

Central VA, Richmond, Tidewater

Enrique Rangel-Rodriguez

B.A. in History from Virginia Commonwealth University

Mangos are my favorite fruit

Place in Norfolk: Waterside District

Spot at ODU: Webb Center

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I love being able to work with Spanish speaking or first generation latine students navigate higher education

I believe that ODU is a diverse college that offers premium opportunities to its students.

Ask for help. Use all the campus resources available to you, but also use your support system and professors when you need help.

All Latine Events, Alexandria, Arlington

B.A. in History from Virginia Commonwealth University

Mangos are my favorite fruit

Place in Norfolk: Waterside District

Spot at ODU: Webb Center

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I love being able to work with Spanish speaking or first generation latine students navigate higher education

I believe that ODU is a diverse college that offers premium opportunities to its students.

Ask for help. Use all the campus resources available to you, but also use your support system and professors when you need help.

All Latine Events, Alexandria, Arlington

Alia Banks

B.A. in Psychology from East Carolina University,
M.S.Ed. in Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Student Affairs from ODU

I am a first-generation student.

Place in Norfolk: Ghent! So many great spots for food, art, community, and more.

Spot at ODU: Whitehurst Beach

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: Being able to help first generation students through the application and enrollment process.

The resources, networking, and hands-on opportunities are limitless!
Do your research and ask questions early, organize the information you are gathering, and visit as many campuses as possible. This journey is YOURS!

All Community Colleges

B.A. in Psychology from East Carolina University,
M.S.Ed. in Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Student Affairs from ODU

I am a first-generation student.

Place in Norfolk: Ghent! So many great spots for food, art, community, and more.

Spot at ODU: Whitehurst Beach

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: Being able to help first generation students through the application and enrollment process.

The resources, networking, and hands-on opportunities are limitless!

Do your research and ask questions early, organize the information you are gathering, and visit as many campuses as possible. This journey is YOURS!

All Community Colleges

Ryan Kirk

Kirk

B.S. in Communications from ODU

I am a dual citizen of USA and Ireland

Place in Norfolk: Ocean View Fishing Pier (They claim it's the longest pier on the east coast)

Spot at ODU: My favorite spot-on campus is a tie between Whitehurst beach and the football stadium

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I chose admissions because it gives me the opportunity to share my passion for ODU with others.

The reason I chose to come to ODU as a student was because if offered me the benefits of a large university while having the close community feel of a smaller college

Make sure to prioritize time managment. Using downtime between classes to do your homework will make your life easier.

Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County

B.S. in Communications from ODU

I am a dual citizen of USA and Ireland

Place in Norfolk: Ocean View Fishing Pier (They claim it's the longest pier on the east coast)

Spot at ODU: My favorite spot-on campus is a tie between Whitehurst beach and the football stadium

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I chose admissions because it gives me the opportunity to share my passion for ODU with others.

The reason I chose to come to ODU as a student was because if offered me the benefits of a large university while having the close community feel of a smaller college

Make sure to prioritize time managment. Using downtime between classes to do your homework will make your life easier.

Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County

Jaira Rahman-Bowman

B.S in Human Services from ODU

I have traveled to all 50 states in America

Place in Norfolk: Oceanview beach, I love relaxing and reading there with my dogs

Spot at ODU: I love the Webb center, it has places to eat, relax, and great place to hang out with friends

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: Meeting prospective students and talking to families as well getting to know them

It honestly felt like a home away from home, I was able to create my own little family here with friends and make it very memorable.
Enjoy the time you have here and make those memories, 4 years fly by like in a blink of an eye.

Northern Neck, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson

B.S in Human Services from ODU

I have traveled to all 50 states in America

Place in Norfolk: Oceanview beach, I love relaxing and reading there with my dogs

Spot at ODU: I love the Webb center, it has places to eat, relax, and great place to hang out with friends

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: Meeting prospective students and talking to families as well getting to know them

It honestly felt like a home away from home, I was able to create my own little family here with friends and make it very memorable.

Enjoy the time you have here and make those memories, 4 years fly by like in a blink of an eye.

Northern Neck, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson

Heather Fraser

B.S in Psychology from ODU

I went to the first ODU football game in 2009 when I was in elementary school.

Place in Norfolk: Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Spot at ODU: Kaufman Mall

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I enjoy connecting with students and learning more about who they are and who they aspire to be. Knowing that I was able to serve as a resource to someone as they made such a big decision is very rewarding. I love seeing how happy students and their families are when they choose to come to ODU!

My years as an undergraduate student at ODU were very transformative. I was given so many opportunities to better myself because of the support I received from faculty, professors, and my peers. ODU is an encouraging community that values everyone’s success!

Seek guidance from your family members, mentors, teachers, and counselors. Applying to college can be overwhelming but it is important to remember that there are people here to support you so don’t be afraid to ask for help. We want you to make the best choice for yourself!

Eastern Shore, South Tidewater, Chesapeake, Southside

B.S in Psychology from ODU

I went to the first ODU football game in 2009 when I was in elementary school.

Place in Norfolk: Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Spot at ODU: Kaufman Mall

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I enjoy connecting with students and learning more about who they are and who they aspire to be. Knowing that I was able to serve as a resource to someone as they made such a big decision is very rewarding. I love seeing how happy students and their families are when they choose to come to ODU!

My years as an undergraduate student at ODU were very transformative. I was given so many opportunities to better myself because of the support I received from faculty, professors, and my peers. ODU is an encouraging community that values everyone’s success!

Seek guidance from your family members, mentors, teachers, and counselors. Applying to college can be overwhelming but it is important to remember that there are people here to support you so don’t be afraid to ask for help. We want you to make the best choice for yourself!

Eastern Shore, South Tidewater, Chesapeake, Southside

Addila Athumani

B.A. in International Studies from ODU

I was on the ODU Women’s Rowing team.

Place in Norfolk: Elizabeth River

Spot at ODU: The library and Student Support Center

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: Assisting students in finding their home away from home 😊

I chose ODU because it is where I felt a sense of belonging. I love the diversity and community that we have on campus. My professors and advisor made it so easy to fall in love with my studies.
Get involved in everything and have fun because time goes by so quickly when you are having fun.

North Central

B.A. in International Studies from ODU

I was on the ODU Women’s Rowing team.

Place in Norfolk: Elizabeth River

Spot at ODU: The library and Student Support Center

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: Assisting students in finding their home away from home 😊

I chose ODU because it is where I felt a sense of belonging. I love the diversity and community that we have on campus. My professors and advisor made it so easy to fall in love with my studies.

Get involved in everything and have fun because time goes by so quickly when you are having fun.

North Central

Tim McLaughlin

B.S. in Sports Management from ODU

I enjoy running and am a part of a running club in Virginia Beach. I have run the Shamrock 8K, Turkey Trots, and various other races but my favorite is the ODU Big Blue 5K that occurs each year. Come join me in this run and celebrate the fun of our university community!

Place in Norfolk: The Waterside District

Spot at ODU: Our football stadium, the S.B. Ballard Stadium with Kornblau Field. Gameday is full of activities and school spirit.

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: My favorite part is taking prospective students through the admissions process and seeing them become Monarchs.

ODU offers an excellent education and overall experience. ODU is a diverse community with many resources to help you succeed. There are numerous ways to get involved on campus including clubs, other organizations, and the many Division 1 sports programs. ODU has won national titles and there is exceptional school spirit among the students.
Your college years are a special time. Take full advantage of the academics, resources, and activities available. Get to know your professors, join a club, go to a football game!

Central VA, Shenandoah, Southwest VA

B.S. in Sports Management from ODU

I enjoy running and am a part of a running club in Virginia Beach. I have run the Shamrock 8K, Turkey Trots, and various other races but my favorite is the ODU Big Blue 5K that occurs each year. Come join me in this run and celebrate the fun of our university community!

Place in Norfolk: The Waterside District

Spot at ODU: Our football stadium, the S.B. Ballard Stadium with Kornblau Field. Gameday is full of activities and school spirit.

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: My favorite part is taking prospective students through the admissions process and seeing them become Monarchs.

ODU offers an excellent education and overall experience. ODU is a diverse community with many resources to help you succeed. There are numerous ways to get involved on campus including clubs, other organizations, and the many Division 1 sports programs. ODU has won national titles and there is exceptional school spirit among the students.

Your college years are a special time. Take full advantage of the academics, resources, and activities available. Get to know your professors, join a club, go to a football game!

Central VA, Shenandoah, Southwest VA

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