Meet your Admission Counselor

Claire Hollis
Assistant Director of Admission
913.426.4544
claire.hollis@cdl-lab.net

Areas: Kansas and Missouri (minus St. Louis)

Hello! I graduated from Benedictine in 2020 and married my husband later the same year. Now we’re both excited to return to Atchison to serve present and future Ravens. I chose Benedictine to study theology because of the college’s Catholic identity. As a student I was given so many opportunities to grow deeper in my faith, knowledge, and friendships that I can’t imagine having gone anywhere else. I look forward to sharing my experience of Benedictine College with students from all over and, needless to say, that experience was an incredible gift. I can’t wait to meet you and help welcome you to the Raven Family!

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2020
• Major: Theology and Evangelization & Catechesis (Youth Ministry)
• Campus Activities: Campus Ministry Leader, March for Life, Study Abroad Florence Campus, Raven Orientation Camp Leader, International Mission Trip to Haiti, Intramural Champion, Marketing Department Student Worker

Joe Kuckelman
Assistant Director of Admission
913.360.7004
jkuckelman@cdl-lab.net

Areas: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Hello! I recently graduated from Benedictine College in 2020 with a degree in Finance. After graduating, I accepted a job as an Internal Auditor at a local bank and worked there until, I received an opportunity to come back to my Alma Mater as an Admission Counselor. Having grown up in Atchison, Benedictine College has always been a part of my life. When I decided to attend Benedictine, I never realized the impact it would have on me. During my time as a student I made countless friends, memories and developed skills that will continue to impact me for the rest of my life. I look forward to getting to share my experiences at Benedictine College and everything that my hometown of Atchison, Kansas has to offer.

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2020
• Major: Finance
• Campus Activities: Student Alumni Board, Raven Orientation Camp Leader, Study Aboard Florence Campus and Intramural Champion

Margaret Mulvaney
Assistant Director of Admission
913.360.7538
mmulvaney@cdl-lab.net

Areas: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, plus all International Students and Domestic Abroad Students

Hello! I am originally from Dallas, Texas and I graduated in May 2022 with a degree in Business Management. During my four years of undergraduate at Benedictine College, I worked as a student ambassador welcoming families to this school. I am excited for this new role of working more closely with future students and their families. I absolutely loved my time at Benedictine making lifelong friends, deepening my academic knowledge and most importantly growing in my Catholic faith. I am proud to call Benedictine College my home and will be forever grateful for all the gifts I received while as a student. I look forward to meeting you in person and welcoming you to the Raven Family!

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2022
• Major: Business Management, Minor in Theology
• Campus Activities: Office of Admission Student Ambassador, Study Abroad Florence Campus, International Mission Trip to Mexico, March for Life

Grace Sammoury
Assistant Director of Admission
913.360.7470
gsammoury@cdl-lab.net

Areas: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Hello! I am thrilled to work in Admission and meet prospective students and families! Benedictine has become home to me since my days as a freshman in 2015, and I love welcoming students to this wonderful place. I am originally from Longmont, CO, and I graduated in 2019 with my undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Art. Post-grad, I taught at a Catholic middle school, and in my free time, I’m fortunate enough to continue my love of painting on a variety of small- and large-scale projects.

After two years as an English teacher, working with high school students is refreshing and exciting. I know from my own experience that college is a formative time, and Benedictine is dedicated to forming its students into the best people they can be. I look forward to working with you!

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2019
• Major: Marketing and Art, Minor in English
• Campus Activities: Student Government Association, Resident Assistant, Assistant Gallery Manager for the Art Department, Raven Orientation Camp Leader.

Emily Carstens
Assistant Director of Admission
913.360.7468
ecarstens@cdl-lab.net

Areas: Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and the City of St. Louis

Hello! I visited Benedictine College on my very first college visit in 2017, and I knew that I wanted to call it home for the next four years. During my time at Benedictine, I played alto saxophone and oboe in the Raven Regiment and Benedictine Bands. I graduated from Benedictine College in 2022 with a degree in Art and Minors in Music and Theology. Following graduation, I continued to live in Atchison and work as an oil painter until I decided I wanted to work directly with students as an Admission Counselor.

I am grateful for the foundation that was built during my time at Benedictine while developing relationships and pursuing education. I believe it has prepared me to serve the people around me with an open and patient heart. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Benedictine!

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2022
• Major: Art, Minors in Music and Theology
• Campus Activities: Marching Band, Raven Orientation Camp Leader, President’s Office Student Worker

Jonathan Meinholz
Admission Counselor
913-246-2630
jmeinholz@cdl-lab.net

Areas: Transfer Students

Hello! I received my undergraduate degree in Math and Theology in 2022 from Franciscan University of Steubenville. After living in Ireland for a period of time I came back to work with the Track and Field team at Benedictine College. During my time working with the Track team, I was incredibly impressed with how to college lived out its Catholic identity, as well as the spiritual, personal, and intellectual development of the student-athletes on the team, thanks to their time at Benedictine. Later in 2023, I transitioned to a role as an Admission Counselor, where I look forward to sharing with you the formative experience that Benedictine offers,

• College: Franciscan University of Steubenville, Class of 2022
• Major: Mathematics and Theology, minor in Economics
• Campus Activities: Student Government, Cross Country, Track and Field, Students for Life, FOCUS, Center for Leadership, Student Orientation leader