Dickinson’s Admissions Fellows are a highly select group of students known for being engaged, responsible members of the campus community. They are trusted with this unique opportunity to help shape the future of the Dickinson community through the admissions process by interviewing prospective students and contributing to their applications.
From varsity athletes to editors-in-chief, Greek life members to stage managers, New Yorkers to Californians to native Pennsylvanians, international business & management and art history majors to creative writing and Arabic minors, these students represent all facets of the very multifaceted Dickinson community.
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Luke Beiles
Class of 2024
Hometown: Fairfield, CT
Major: International Business & Management
Major: International Business & Management
Bio: During his time at Dickinson, Luke has been involved in a variety of activities and groups on campus. Besides his time as an admissions fellow, he is on the Dickinson College Men’s Soccer team where he is a team captain and midfielder. His other extracurriculars include serving as a team representative in the Dickinson Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and as a member of the consulting club. Luke spent the spring semester of his junior year studying abroad with the Dickinson European Studies program in Bologna, Italy. In his free time, you can often find him playing sports or hanging out with friends.
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Rorie Cochrane
Class of 2026
Hometown: Bow, NH
Major: Sociology, History, Music
Major: Sociology, History, Music
Bio: Rorie is a junior majoring in Sociology and History with a Music minor. She has been involved with Admissions as a member of the Liberty Cap Society since her first semester on campus and is very excited to be an Admissions Fellow this year! On campus, she is also a part of the all-female identifying acapella group, the Syrens, and is involved in the Dickinson music department. She can often be found in Weiss taking classes, singing, taking lessons, or just talking to professors and friends. She was also an Orientation Leader her sophomore and junior year which she loved because of the amazing connections she was able to make with the incoming first-years. In her free time, you’ll often see her attending any kind of music, theater, or dance performance, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her friends exploring Carlisle.
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Romario Cruz
Class of 2025
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Major: Political Science, Latin American Studies
Major: Political Science, Latin American Studies
Bio: Romario is a Dickinson Posse Scholar majoring in Political Science and Latin American Studies. During the summers of 2022 and 2023 he interned at O'Melveny & Myers, a well decorated law firm that gave an inside look on what a career in the legal sector may look like. During his last three years he's ran on the Cross Country and Track & Field team at Dickinson and was a captain of the Men's Cross Country team in 2023. During his free time, you can find Romario spending time with friends, drawing or doing work at the Quarry.
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Luke Finkielstein
Class of 2026
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Major: Data Analytics & Mathematics
Major: Data Analytics & Mathematics
Bio: Luke Finkielstein is a Data Analytics and Mathematics double major. In addition to serving as an Admissions Fellow, Luke gives tours of Dickinson as a member of the Liberty Caps, is a member of Pi Mu Epsilon (National Math Society), a member of the Consulting, Outing, and Cinema Clubs, and plays for the Varsity Men's Soccer Team. In the Summer of 2024, Luke completed an internship with Miller Environmental Group as a data analyst, where he became well-versed in data modeling and visualization techniques. In his free time, Luke can be found in a hammock with his friends on Morgan Field or studying in Tome Library.
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Maddie Garber
Class of 2025
Hometown: Chatilly, VA
Major: International Studies, Russian
Major: International Studies, Russian
Bio: Maddie is an International Studies and Russian double major. Outside of the classroom and liberty caps, she is a member of the cross country and track and field teams at Dickinson, involved with Russian club, and a Russian language tutor at the multilingual writing center. This fall will be her first semester back on campus since fall of 2023, as she spent her spring semester abroad in Tbilisi, Georgia. She became a liberty cap her spring semester of freshman year and has loved the opportunity to work with prospective students. She looks forward to returning to work at Admissions and to this new chance to help support the next generation of Dickinsonians. While not out on a run around Carlisle or in class, Maddie likes to study in Denim coffee or play soccer with friends on Biddle field.
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Andrew Garcia
Class of 2026
Hometown: Waldwick, NJ
Major: Political Science
Major: Political Science
Bio: Andrew Garcia is a dedicated Political Science major with minors in Economics and Ethics at Dickinson College. His leadership roles are diverse and impactful; he serves as the Student Body President and is an active member of the Liberty Cap Society and an Admissions Fellow. Andrew recently took on the role of Orientation Director, where he played a crucial part in welcoming and guiding the incoming class of Dickinsonians.
Since the beginning of his sophomore year, Andrew has been a part of MOB, the campus programming board, contributing to enriching campus life. Additionally, he is a committed member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, where he continues to demonstrate his leadership and teamwork skills. Outside of his academic and leadership responsibilities, you can often find Andrew enjoying the outdoors, paddleboarding at Opossum Lake. If not there, he's likely hard at work in the Student Senate office, dedicated to enhancing the student experience at Dickinson College.
Since the beginning of his sophomore year, Andrew has been a part of MOB, the campus programming board, contributing to enriching campus life. Additionally, he is a committed member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, where he continues to demonstrate his leadership and teamwork skills. Outside of his academic and leadership responsibilities, you can often find Andrew enjoying the outdoors, paddleboarding at Opossum Lake. If not there, he's likely hard at work in the Student Senate office, dedicated to enhancing the student experience at Dickinson College.
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Bella Gerkin
Class of 2026
Hometown: Brentwood, NH
Major: Neuroscience, Educational Studies
Major: Neuroscience, Educational Studies
Bio: Bella Gerkin is a Neuroscience major and Educational Studies minor. In addition to being an Admissions Fellow, Bella has been a part of the Liberty Caps Society as a tour guide since her sophomore year. Outside of work in Admission’s, she is also captain of the Varsity Women’s Swim Team and a member of the Neuroscience club. Bella worked as a research intern at Boston Children's Hospital working to find language development patterns last summer and continues to work towards the goal of being a Speech Language Pathologist. In her free time, she likes finding new parks in the area and hanging out with friends.
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Jack Glaspey
Class of 2025
Hometown: Farmington, CT
Major: English, American Studies
Major: English, American Studies
Bio: Jack is a Senior majoring in English with a minor in American Studies. He began working with admissions during his sophomore year as a tour guide and has gone on to become a member of the Liberty Cap Executive Board as well. He is a member of the College Democrats Club and participates in Nazun: Hallah for Hunger. Outside of these activities you will most likely find Jack working out in the Kline, reading a book, or hanging out with his friends.
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Izzy Hall
Class of 2025
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Political Science, History
Major: Political Science, History
Bio: Izzy is pursuing a Political Science major with a minor in History. She spent the fall semester of her junior year studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic, where she deepened her understanding of Czech culture and history and traveled to many amazing cities. On campus, Izzy has been a tour guide with the Liberty Cap Society since her freshman year and is also a member of the women’s lacrosse team and the Pi Beta Phi sorority. This past summer, Izzy worked as a Public Affairs Intern for the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, a nonprofit organization focused on improving transparency in government spending. This upcoming year, Izzy is excited to continue working with Admissions in a new role as a Recruitment Initiative Intern and as a captain of the women’s lacrosse team. Her favorite places on campus are Denim Coffee and Biddle Field.
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Matt Harrington
Class of 2025
Hometown: Avon, OH
Major: Economics
Major: Economics
Bio: Besides serving as an Admissions Fellow, Matthew is the Vice President of the Men’s Club Volleyball team, works for the LGBTQ+ Center within the Office of Equity and Inclusivity, is a part of the Economics Majors Committee, and is a campus tour guide. Previously, Matthew was both the Treasurer of the Men's Club Volleyball team and Research Assistant within the Anthropology department. In his free time, you can find him playing volleyball or working out in the Kline Athletic Center, studying in the Waidner-Spahr Library, socializing with his friends in the HUB, or practicing guitar. As he is a transfer student, if you have any questions for Matthew about the transfer student experience, please feel free to contact him via email.
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Heather Johnson
Class of 2025
Hometown: Bedford, NH
Major: Political Science and Environmental Studies
Major: Political Science and Environmental Studies
Bio: Heather is a Senior double-majoring in Political Science and Environmental Studies. She is hoping to pursue a career in international relations. Heather has been a tour guide since her first year, and is now a recruitment initiatives intern for the upcoming year. On campus, she is primarily involved with Dance Theatre Group and now serves as the president. She also is part of Hypnotic Dance Troupe and the Political Science Majors Committee. Heather spent a semester abroad in New Zealand, and also attended the 2023 UN Climate Conference in Dubai. In her free time, she enjoys grabbing an iced latte at Denim Coffee and hanging out with friends outside.
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Margaret Jones
Class of 2025
Hometown: Clinton, NY
Major: Sociology
Major: Sociology
Bio: Margaret Jones is a senior Sociology major with a minor in Ethics. She studied abroad the fall of her junior year in Norwich, England which has been one of her favorite experiences at Dickinson so far! In the summer after her first year, Margaret became involved with Dickinson Admissions as a summer tour guide and has continued to be involved as a tour guide and a member of the Liberty Cap Society ever since. This year, she is excited for the opportunity to be an Admissions Fellow as well as a student worker. Outside of Admissions, Margaret has been the treasurer of the club PALS and has held the positions of risk officer and alumni relations liaison in her sorority Delta Nu. She is also serving on the Sociology majors committee for her third year and has been a volunteer teacher at the PEEC community center in Carlisle. In her free time, Margaret enjoys hanging out with her friends at Denim or testing out the restaurants in Carlisle!
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Christian Kim
Class of 2025
Hometown: Montvale, NJ
Major: International Business & Management, Spanish
Major: International Business & Management, Spanish
Bio: Christian Kim is an International Business and Management Major with a minor in Spanish. He plays on the baseball team and is a first baseman. Coupled with his work in the admissions office, Christian is the vice-president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, where he helps to generate a student-athlete voice and representation on campus. He has been part of the Liberty Cap Society since the beginning of his sophomore year as a tour guide, but will be filling out his role as an Admissions Fellow. In his free time, you can see Christian hanging out with his friends, studying in Rector, or using the brand-new indoor baseball facility.
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Aiden Lefebvre
Class of 2025
Hometown: Huntington, NY
Major: International Business & Management, Spanish
Major: International Business & Management, Spanish
Bio: Aiden is a senior studying International Business & Management and Spanish. On campus, he has worked at the Trout Gallery as a Spanish Assistant and spent his junior year abroad studying in Málaga, Spain. He has enjoyed playing guitar in various capacities on campus but most notably in the Dickinson College Jazz Ensemble. Aiden has enjoyed his experience working in Admissions and the ability it has given him to connect with prospective students and to help contribute to his community in a meaningful way. His favorite place on campus is Denim Coffee in the Quarry to study and catch up with friends. He also enjoys exploring the town of Carlisle as well as the natural landscape that surrounds it.
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Joey Majkut
Class of 2025
Hometown: Holliston, MA
Major: Psychology, History
Major: Psychology, History
Bio: Joey has enjoyed a variety of roles during his Dickinson experience so far. Within his major, Joey has worked as a psychology teaching assistant, and he looks forward to serving as the secretary of Psi Chi this fall. Joey began his admissions experience during his sophomore year as a tour guide, and he appreciates the opportunity to continue to connect with prospective students as an Admissions Fellow this year. Since his first year on campus, Joey has played on the club volleyball team and has been an active volunteer in the Carlisle community with the fire department. He enjoys spending time at the Quarry, the Kline Center, and going to MOB events.
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Adam Mast
Class of 2025
Hometown: Harleysville, PA
Major: Political Science, Economics
Major: Political Science, Economics
Bio: Adam is involved in multiple activities around campus. He has enjoyed playing in the Dickinson College Jazz Ensemble and has played both Bari Sax and Piano in the band. During the Fall of 2023, he was the news editor for the Dickinsonian and helped create each issue in addition to writing and editing articles. Adam has enjoyed his involvement in the admissions office, serving as a tour guide and working behind the scenes helping out the call center. To strengthen his education, Adam has participated in numerous internship opportunities. During the Summer of 2024, he helped Professor of Political Science Sarah Niebler conduct research that analyzed election operations across Pennsylvania. During the summer of 2024, he is interning at the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in Harrisburg, a position which he got through winning a scholarship at the Finnegan Foundation. During the Fall of 2024, he is interning at the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office under the Bureau of Consumer Protection. In his free time, Adam enjoys going on runs, playing video games, hiking, and traveling.
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Shane Mundorf
Class of 2025
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Major: International Business & Management
Major: International Business & Management
Bio: Throughout his time at Dickinson, he has been involved in many organizations and activities on campus. Outside of being an Admissions Fellow, he also volunteers in Admissions as a member of the Liberty Caps, serving as a tour guide for the college. Additionally, he is a player on the Dickinson Men’s soccer team. This upcoming year, he will be a quantitative reasoning assistant for Professor Erfle’s Managerial Decision Making class. Outside of these extracurricular activities, he recently spent last semester studying abroad in Málaga, Spain through Dickinson’s study abroad program. Lastly, in the summer of 2023 he lived and worked with Dickinson alumni Mark and Harriet Lehman in California through a Dickinson-exclusive internship opportunity.
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Sam Orzolek
Class of 2026
Hometown: Reading, PA
Major: Law & Policy, Russian
Major: Law & Policy, Russian
Bio: Sam is a Law & Policy and Russian double major with a minor in Military Science. Sam is a defensive lineman on the football team and is heavily involved in ROTC. Additionally, he is a representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and a member of the Liberty Cap Society. This past summer, Sam attended the US Army Airborne School where he learned the basics of military parachuting and completed 5 jumps from an aircraft.
Sam enjoys hanging out with friends, working out, and playing video games in his free time. Sam’s favorite spots on campus are the East Asian Study Room in the library and the Durden Center.
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Sofia Perrone
Class of 2025
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Major: German, Anthropology, Health Studies
Major: German, Anthropology, Health Studies
Bio: Sofia is a junior majoring in anthropology and German. She is also pursuing a health studies certificate. Sofia started working with admissions during her first semester and has absolutely loved her time with the office. She has been a tour guide, served on the executive board, worked as a summer admissions intern, and is now excited to join the fellows team. She is the President of the American Association of University Women, the Vice President of German club, and a beekeeper with our campus Hive. She works as a student project manager at the Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues and is in the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society. Outside of these activities you are likely to find Sofia working out in the Kline, enjoying a chai from Denim, or people-watching on Britton plaza.
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San Rijal
Class of 2025
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Major: Quantitative Economics, Data Analytics
Major: Quantitative Economics, Data Analytics
Bio: Sans is serving as an Admissions Fellow and the Admissions Recruitment Initiative Intern for the upcoming year at Dickinson. In these roles, she will contribute to various recruitment efforts and engage with prospective students. For the past two years, Sans has served as an International Orientation Leader with the Center for Global Study and Engagement (CGSE), helping to plan and conduct orientation programs for new international students. Additionally, she is a Social Media Ambassador, creating engaging content to showcase campus life and activities on the college’s social media channels. This past summer, Sans interned at a think tank, where she further explored her passion for data analytics and economic policymaking. She is excited to continue this focus through her studies at Dickinson. In her free time, Sans enjoys taking walks around Carlisle, painting, and hanging out with her friends. She also loves trying out new cuisines and discovering new restaurants. Sans enjoys being involved in campus life, frequently attending events hosted by the South Asian Club and and MOB events.
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Sam Strieb
Class of 2025
Hometown: Reading, PA
Major: Chemistry
Major: Chemistry
Bio: Sam Strieb is a Chemistry major on the pre-medical track. He has been volunteering in Admissions as a tour guide since his first semester and is excited to continue his Admissions involvement as a Fellow. His other roles on campus include being a member of the varsity swim team, the Order of the Scroll & Key, a campus tutor, a first-year orientation leader, and a member of the American Chemical Society Student Chapter. Outside of these activities you are likely to see Sam hard at work in the library or spending time with friends in the cafeteria.
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Sarah Tessler
Class of 2025
Hometown: Livingston, NJ
Major: Archaeology, Classical Studies, Anthropology
Major: Archaeology, Classical Studies, Anthropology
Bio: Sarah is pursuing a double major in Archaeology and Classical Studies with a minor in Anthropology. During the fall of her junior year, she studied abroad in Rome, exploring the history and culture of Italy. On campus, Sarah has been involved with the Liberty Cap Society since her sophomore year and is the current president of the Archaeology Club. In her junior year, she served as the lab assistant of the Keck Archaeology Lab, assisting students in a dig simulation. She’s also an active member of Eta Sigma Phi, the national honor society of Classics and the incoming treasurer for the Dickinson College Women’s Soccer Club. In her free time, you can find Sarah hanging out with her Pi Beta Phi sorority sisters, having a drink at Denim, or studying in East College.
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Matt Torres
Class of 2025
Hometown: Greenlawn, NY
Major: Economics with a Minor in Political Science
Major: Economics with a Minor in Political Science
Bio: Matt Torres is an Economics Major with a Minor in Political Science. He plays on the baseball team as a middle infielder. Alongside his work in the Admissions house, Matt is a member of the Strategic Education Investment Club, as well as a member of the Trend Setters, an organization of first-generation college students. Matt has been a part of the Liberty Cap Society as a tour guide since the fall of his sophomore year. His favorite part of working as a tour guide is building relationships with prospective students and their parents; he is excited to take this a step further as an Admissions Fellow. This past summer, he interned for Take2, a Consulting firm located just outside D.C. Matt’s hobbies include hanging out with friends, going to the beach, and playing pickle ball. His favorite places on campus are the Dining Hall, the backyard of the new Paz Alumni Center and the new, state of the art baseball facility.
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Chase Weller
Class of 2025
Hometown: Middletown, MD
Major: International Business and Management ,Economics and Spanish
Major: International Business and Management ,Economics and Spanish
Bio: Chase is an International Business and Management Major with minors in Economics and Spanish. He is a member of the Dickinson College Baseball team where he is a catcher/designated hitter. Chase has been involved in various groups on campus such as the Student Investment Group, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor’s Society, and INBM Major’s Committee. He also started a club called the Strategic Investment Education Club to help educate more students about finance and helps with Dickinson’s peer tutoring program. He has been a member of the Liberty Cap Society since his freshman year. The past two summers Chase has interned with Capital One as a Business Analyst at their headquarters in McClean, Virginia helping the company monitor their risk and consumer’s credit. Chase loves spending time with his friends in the Dining Hall, the baseball facility at Dickinson Park or Denim Coffee.
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Josie Wertz
Class of 2025
Hometown: Camp Hill, PA
Major: Psychology
Major: Psychology
Bio: Josie is a Psychology Major and a member of the campus Psych club. Her junior, she was inducted into Psi Chi, the international Psychology Honor Society. She recently spent a semester in Copenhagen, Denmark, exploring the culture and studying positive Psychology. On campus, Josie volunteers as a Liberty Cap Society Tour Guide, is a Writing Associate for several First-Year Seminars, and tutors at the Norman M. Eberly Multilingual Writing Center. She is a member of Delta Nu sorority, serving on both the executive board and as the academics and professional development chair. After a day of classes, she enjoys her part-time job at the Dickinson Children’s Center. She has spent the last two summers interning at Camp Hill Parks and Recreation. A Central Pennsylvania native, she is passionate about exploring the local hidden gems. In her free time, she loves reading, having coffee with friends at Denim, and soaking up the sun on Morgan Field. She is looking forward to her time as an Admissions Fellow.
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Justin Wong
Class of 2025
Hometown: Scarsdale, NY
Major: Quantitative Economics, Data Analytics
Major: Quantitative Economics, Data Analytics
Bio: Justin Wong is a double major in Quantitative Economics and Data Analytics. During the Fall of his Junior year, Justin went abroad to New Zealand, expanding his global outlook. Upon returning, he continues his work as a tour guide on campus and started as a new tutor in the QR Center. In addition, he is a member of the Men's Varsity Swim Team, Student Investment Group, and Club Golf. This summer, Justin will intern at Factset, a financial data and software company, as a Client Solutions Associate. You can find him at the Kline Athletic Center or at the HUB hanging out with his friends.