One-Year Master's Admissions Blog

Riley VanPelt

Recruiting Coordinator

“An education is not so much about making a living as making a person.” -Tara Westover

Riley VanPelt is an experienced higher education professional with a passion for making college accessible to all. Starting his career as a Senior Admissions Counselor at Michigan State University (MSU) in 2020, Riley has helped countless students navigate their higher educational journeys. He holds both a Bachelor's in Advertising with a minor in Sales Leadership and a Master's in Higher Education Administration from MSU as well. In his free time, Riley enjoys music and is an avid runner and biker.

Meet the Team

Andrea McHale

Managing Director, One-Year Master's Admissions

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B. King

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Emma Sharpe

Admissions Coordinator

“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” -Confucius

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Jen Erickson

Admissions Coordinator

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” – Dr.Seuss

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Jillian Drzinski

Admissions Advisor

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Julia Hoffert

Director of Admissions and Recruitment, One-Year Master’s Programs

"Find out who you are and do it on purpose." – Dolly Parton

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Riley VanPelt

Recruiting Coordinator

“An education is not so much about making a living as making a person.” -Tara Westover

Meet Riley