Admissions

Erica Smith

Hometown: Metairie, LA

I work with: students who want to transfer to Loyola. 

I went to college at: Southeastern Louisiana University 

My college activities: Art 

My advice for college: Stay focused and organized. Leave yourself time to get to know and meet people. Get involved.

My favorite New Orleans festival: French Quarter Fest. It highlights our local musicians and food, giving the best experience for New Orleans life. 

Grace Kalka

Hometown: Fort Stockton, Texas 

Where did you go to college? Texas Tech University

What were you involved in while you were in college? Orientation Crew, Campus Ambassadors, Choir, Advertising Club

Best piece of college advice: This is a time for adventure, growth, and learning in ALL areas of your life. Make the most of it!! 

Holly Cassard Schultz

Hometown: La Place, LA

Where did you go to college? Loyola University New Orleans '06 (B.A., Drama and Communications)

What were you involved in while you were in college? Residential Life, Greek Life, Working in the Theatre department costume shop, box office, business office and of course, acting in plays!

Tharren Poplion

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Territory: Online Students

Where did you go to college? Loyola University New Orleans

What were you involved in while in college? Psy Chi, Admissions Ambassadors

Best college advice: Never miss a class. Even if you are not crazy about the professor or the subject matter, there is always an opportunity to learn and be a part of a shared experience that may make you a new friend.

Ricardo "Ricky" Alarcon

Hometown:  Oklahoma City, OK

Territory: Texas, California, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.  

Where did you go to college?  University of Central Oklahoma (Undergraduate) Texas Woman's University (Graduate)

What were you involved in while you were in college?  Toastmasters (Speech), Hispanic American Student Association, Volunteer Center, Catholic Student Center

Kimberly Jones

Kimberly Jones joined Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in March 2016 and currently serves as the Associate Dean of Law Admissions. As the College of Law’s chief admissions officer, her responsibilities include leading all aspects of the recruitment, admissions, and yield processes for the College’s JD, MA, and LLM programs. Prior to joining Loyola University New Orleans, Kimberly was the Director of Admissions and Multicultural Affairs at her alma mater, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.