Admission Staff

Ariel has been a valued member of the UMA community since 2007, contributing her expertise in Enrollment Management, Institutional Research, and Admissions, where she has been employed for the last eight years. In her role, she excels in managing the prospective student database, digital communications, and text messaging operations. Ariel also oversees UMA’s Student Ambassador program and TikTok social media presence.

Ariel’s passion for education blossomed later in life. Once unsure of her own college prospects, she is now a proud UMA alum, having completed both an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (magna cum laude) and a Bachelor of Liberal Studies (cum laude) while working full time. A Rising Scholar and Student Commencement Speaker finalist, she exemplifies how persistence and opportunity intersect to transform lives.

Her journey as a nontraditional student gives her a unique perspective and a deep connection to the students she serves. Ariel believes strongly in the power of combining real-world experience with academic education and is dedicated to making higher education opportunities accessible to adult students. She also values creating connections with young people, having conversations that nobody once had with her, and helping them discover the possibilities within their reach.

She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Augusta Back to School Program, helping young people access the resources they need to be fully prepared for school and r​eady to embrace lifelong learning. A graduate of the Kennebec Leadership Institute, Ariel is deeply committed to strengthening education and community partnerships across Maine.

Outside of her professional role, Ariel embraces the simple joys of life. After spending most of her life showing dogs, she can often be found petting any animal within reach, gardening, or cheering on student-athletes at Moose sporting events.

Leo is an Alumnus of the University of Maine at Augusta’s Social Science program. He enjoys assisting students with the application process, discussing academic plans, and providing information regarding the many degree programs offered at UMA.

Leo has lived in Augusta all his life and was a board member of the Augusta Downtown Alliance from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he served on the Downtown Alliance Design Committee from 2012-2015. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and playing tennis.

Please feel welcome to reach out to him with any questions you may have.

Griffin is a graduate of Thomas College in Waterville where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. In the office, Griffin enjoys connecting with potential students and helping to link them with a UMA degree or certificate program best suited for their career aspirations. In addition to being an avid sports fan, Griffin enjoys playing golf, boating and road-tripping.

Gail has worked in Admissions at UMA for over 13 years and has achieved both an associates in Liberal Studies and a bachelor’s in Social Sciences. Within the next year she is looking to pursue her Master’s Degree from USM in either Leadership Studies or Adult and Higher Education.

Within admissions, Gail reviews student applications and meets with applicants and prospective students. She develops and coordinates activities designed to assist individuals and groups with admissions and enrollment steps. In addition, Gail is the primary point of contact for high school, Community College and Adult Education groups interested in visiting the Augusta campus.

In her free time she enjoys camping, hiking, going to the beach and gathering with friends and family.

Lauren joined the admissions team in 2024 as a recent graduate of Radford University, where she earned a degree in Sociology with a minor in Communications. During her undergraduate studies, she worked in the admissions department, giving tours and participating in recruitment events, and held a teaching and research assistant position within her department. Additionally, she served as the secretary of the Sociology Club during her senior year. Lauren is excited to bring her experience to the University of Maine at Augusta.

In her role, Lauren collaborates with the admissions team to schedule tours, organize events, and oversee digital engagement with prospective students. When she’s not at UMA, she enjoys immersing herself in the world of video games. Originally from Virginia, Lauren is also a fan of New England sports teams and is hopeful that her fantasy football team will claim the crown this year.

Quinn is an alumnus of the University of Maine at Augusta where he earned his BA in English with a concentration in writing. Throughout his time at UMA Quinn was employed as a Peer Writing Tutor at the Augusta Writing Center and served as Editor-in-Chief for the university’s literary and art magazine, Specter Moose. He is excited to work with UMA’s student population again in his new position as an Admissions Counselor. In this role, Quinn engages in recruitment by meeting with prospective students, visiting high schools, and attending college fairs while representing UMA. When he is not working Quinn enjoys listening to audiobooks, disc golfing, spending time with family, walking his dog, and playing Magic the Gathering with friends.