Admission Counselors

TeCarla Moore
Assistant Director of Undergraduate

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!

Richmond, City of Virginia Beach, Chesterfield, Charles City, Hopewell

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!

Richmond, City of Virginia Beach, Chesterfield, Charles City, Hopewell

Enrique Rangel-Rodriguez
Assistant Director of Hispanic/Latine Recruitment

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.

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.

Kory Ferris
Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment

B.A. in Intelligence Studies from American Military University.

I was a drill sergeant in the Army.

Place in Norfolk: East Beach

Spot at ODU: Military Connection Center

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I get to help people start their journey towrds their career and/or academic dreams.

Why not ODU?
Don't be afraid to say yes. 

All Community Colleges.

B.A. in Intelligence Studies from American Military University.

I was a drill sergeant in the Army.

Place in Norfolk: East Beach

Spot at ODU: Military Connection Center

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I get to help people start their journey towrds their career and/or academic dreams.

Why not ODU?

Don't be afraid to say yes. 

All Community Colleges.

Ryan Kirk
Admissions Counselor

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, and Fairfax County

MD, DE

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, and Fairfax County

MD, DE

Jaira Rahman-Bowman
Admissions Counselor

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, Tidewater, Cities/Counties of 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, Tidewater, Cities/Counties of Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson

Myles Childs
Admissions Counselor

B.S in Psychology from ODU.

I enjoy exercising and playing sports.

Place in Norfolk: Colly Avenue, there are a ton of really good restaurants.

Spot at ODU: My favorite spot on campus is Kauffman Mall. I enjoyed being outside and going to the different events they hosted at Kauffman Mall.

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: My favorite part is connecting with prospective students and families and guiding them through the admissions process.

I felt supported by the faculty and staff we have here. I feel like the professors and staff really do want to see the students succeed and care for us.

Build and network with your professors. Building connections with them will give you more opportunites.

Central VA, Richmond

B.S in Psychology from ODU.

I enjoy exercising and playing sports.

Place in Norfolk: Colly Avenue, there are a ton of really good restaurants.

Spot at ODU: My favorite spot on campus is Kauffman Mall. I enjoyed being outside and going to the different events they hosted at Kauffman Mall.

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: My favorite part is connecting with prospective students and families and guiding them through the admissions process.

I felt supported by the faculty and staff we have here. I feel like the professors and staff really do want to see the students succeed and care for us.

Build and network with your professors. Building connections with them will give you more opportunites.

Central VA, Richmond

Addila Athumani
Admissions Counselor

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 VA

DC

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 VA

DC

Tim McLaughlin
Admissions Counselor
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!

Southside, Shenandoah, Southwest Virginia

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!

Southside, Shenandoah, Southwest Virginia

Yaileen Pazos
Admissions Counselor

B.S. in Business Administration from The College of Westchester.

I'm a multilingual person.

Place in Norfolk: Downtown Norfolk

Spot at ODU: Whitehurst Beach

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I get to be a part of a students journey in life. Being able to witness a students path to becoming a better educated version of themselves is rewarding beyond measures.

ODU aligned with my three needs. Great quality of life, camaraderie and a welcoming team!

There are two great days in a person`s life - the day we are born and the day we discover why. Find your why!

Eastern Shore, VA, Tidewater, Cities/Counties of Dendron, Surry, Sussex, Wakefield, Waverly, Smithfield, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Chesapeake

NC

B.S. in Business Administration from The College of Westchester.

I'm a multilingual person.

Place in Norfolk: Downtown Norfolk

Spot at ODU: Whitehurst Beach

Favorite Part About Working in Admissions: I get to be a part of a students journey in life. Being able to witness a students path to becoming a better educated version of themselves is rewarding beyond measures.

ODU aligned with my three needs. Great quality of life, camaraderie and a welcoming team!

There are two great days in a person`s life - the day we are born and the day we discover why. Find your why!

Eastern Shore, VA, Tidewater, Cities/Counties of Dendron, Surry, Sussex, Wakefield, Waverly, Smithfield, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Chesapeake

NC