Beyond polite invitations.
We know the college application process can feel overwhelming. Above all, it’s about finding the school that’s the right fit for you, and it looks like you’re wondering if Grinnell might just be the place. That’s why our admission staff is devoted to making the whole process as straightforward, transparent, and helpful as possible. If you’re meant to be a Grinnellian, we’re here to provide the resources and guidance to make that happen. Ready? So are we.
Joseph Bagnoli, Jr.
Vice President for Enrollment, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Campus Phone: 641-269-3600
Brad Lindberg
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment
Campus Phone: 641-269-3600
Sarah Fischer
Director of Admission
Campus Phone: 641-269-4397
Territory: Missouri (excluding Kansas City), Texas (Austin and San Antonio)
Patty Amador-Lacson
Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment
Campus Phone: 641-269-3611
Territory: Alabama, Arkansas, California (Southern), Delaware, District Of Columbia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia
Nikki Armstead
Admission Data and Operations Administrator
Campus Phone: 641-269-3610
Rachel D. Arseneault ’10
Senior Assistant Director of Admission and Coordinator of Campus Visits and Events
Campus Phone: 641-269-3003
Jonathan C. Edwards
Senior Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of International Recruitment
Campus Phone: 641-269-3614
Territory: International
Tina Elfenbein
Associate Director of Admission
Campus Phone: 641-269-3612
Territory: California (Northern), Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island
Pieter Hansen ’19
Admission Counselor
Campus Phone: 641-269-3682
Territory: Maryland, New York (excluding New York City), North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Wisconsin
Grace Lloyd ’16
Assistant Director of Admission
Campus Phone: 641-269-3619
Territory: Chicago (North Shore, Evanston, Skokie, and Northwest suburbs), Colorado, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Christian Morris ’18
Admission Counselor
Campus Phone: 641-269-3031
Territory: Chicago (City of Chicago, South, and Southwest suburbs), Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee
Emma O'Polka ’12
Admission Counselor
Campus Phone: 641-269-4301
Territory: Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas (including Kansas City), Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas (excluding San Antonio and Austin), Utah, Wyoming. Temporarily, Emma will also be representing the state of Oregon.
Katherine Tucker ’16
Senior Admission Counselor and Coordinator of Transfer Admission
Campus Phone: 641-269-3605
Territory: Homeschool students, Chicago (Western suburbs), Connecticut, Illinois (outside of Chicagoland), Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont
Sarah M. White
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Campus Phone: 641-269-3616
Territory: Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington
