Admission Staff

Dylan joined the admissions team at UMA in 2020. In his role, he oversees the admissions office and its operations and recruitment. He also works directly with all graduate and international students and orchestrates UMA’s competitive program reviews. Dylan has worked in various areas of higher education since 2012, including Athletics, Financial Aid, Admissions and has also taught at the college level. He currently holds a BS in Science and Humanities from Husson University, a Graduate Certificate in Athletic Administration and MS in Sport Management from Southern New Hampshire University. He is currently enrolled in the MS in Adult and Higher Education program at USM.

While not at work, Dylan enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons. He is also an avid sports fan; his favorite sports teams include the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots.

Ariel has been a valued member of the University of Maine at Augusta community since 2007, contributing her expertise across Enrollment Management, Institutional Research, and Admissions. She currently serves as Associate Director of Enrollment Systems and Engagement Strategy, where she oversees enrollment technologies, prospective student communications, digital engagement initiatives, and student outreach strategies. Through her work, Ariel helps create meaningful connections between prospective students and the institution while supporting enrollment efforts across the student lifecycle.

Ariel’s passion for education blossomed later in life. Once unsure of her own college prospects, she is now a proud UMA alumna, 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, opportunity, and lifelong learning can 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 expanding access to higher education for learners of all backgrounds. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education at the University of Southern Maine, where she continues to explore how institutions can better support student success, belonging, and engagement.

Ariel values creating genuine connections with students, having conversations that nobody once had with her, and helping learners discover possibilities they may not yet see for themselves.

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 prepared for school and ready to embrace lifelong learning. A graduate of the Kennebec Leadership Institute, Ariel is deeply committed to strengthening educational opportunities and community partnerships throughout 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 Moose athletic teams with her husband, who is also a proud member of the UMA family.

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.

Nate has served in various Admission and Financial Aid based roles at UMA since 2018. While currently located on the Augusta campus, he was previously based at a UMA Center and has experience supporting distance and place-based learners in several areas. In his current role of Director of Enrollment Partnerships, Nate’s work includes generating and maintaining transfer agreements with area, and out of state community colleges, as well the administrative processes to support students in UMA’s workforce partnerships aimed at upskilling the Maine workforce. He is an Alumnus of the University of Maine in Orono where he earned his Master of Arts in Communication, Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, and Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, earning an A.A.S in Communications and New Media. Outside of work, Nate enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with his family, and exploring both in Maine and beyond.

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.

Nick joined the admissions team in 2026. Born and raised in Augusta, Nick graduated from UMO in 2023 and 2025 with a BSBA in Marketing, BA in New Media, and a Master’s in Business Administration.

In this role, Nick engages in recruitment by meeting with prospective students, visiting high schools, and attending college fairs while representing UMA. Prior to working at UMA, Nick spent his time working for the University of Maine and various startup companies throughout Maine. Nick’s passion for higher education has made him incredibly excited to return to working in academia.

Outside of work, Nick spends his free time traveling, cooking/baking, lifting, playing video games, and helping start a scallop farm in southern Maine.

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.