Graduate Admissions Team

Chris joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in 2025 with a decade of experience in graduate admissions. As the Senior Director of Graduate Admissions, he helps support the admissions process by partnering with Deans, academic departments, key partner offices, and the graduate admissions team to help support students through the application and admissions process. Outside of Tufts, Chris enjoys traveling, long hikes with his dog Rupert, and paddle boarding on the North Shore.

Erin joined Tufts in 2022, with more than fifteen years of experience in higher education. In her role at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, she focuses on targeted recruitment and communications strategies, overseeing all aspects of applicant engagement and support. Erin also partners regularly across departments on community initiatives and program development. Erin is a practicing artist and museum preparator. Beyond Tufts, she spends her time making and exhibiting work. She serves on the board of directors at the Griffin Museum of Photography. 

David joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in 2026. He supports all admissions and enrollment processes by leading the operations team and managing the use of admissions systems. He likes to ride his bike through the city and be outdoors.

Edilia joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in 2023 as a Graduate Admissions Assistant. She helps applicants submit their materials and answers questions about the admissions process and requirements. When she's not at Tufts, she loves to travel domestically and internationally and has visited 6 out of 7 continents. 

Millie joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in 2025. In her role, she works primarily with the School of Engineering faculty and administrators to understand their needs and support prospective & admitted students throughout the recruitment and admissions journey. Outside of Tufts, Millie enjoys watching movies and discovering new recipes and restaurants to try.

Alyssa joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in 2025. In her role, she supports the School of Engineering in their recruitment efforts and engages with prospective and admitted students to get them excited about Tufts. In her free time, you can find Alyssa reading with her two cats, hiking in the White Mountains, or going on long runs around the city.

Maddie has been working at Tufts since November 2019 and has been with the Office of Graduate Admissions since October 2023. In her role, Maddie partners with departments, the Dean's Office, and current students to engage inquiring and admitted students with the graduate programs at Tufts University. Throughout the year, Maddie hosts information sessions, campus tours, and 1:1 sessions to prospective graduate students. After work and on the weekends, Maddie loves to read (both physical books and audio!), spend time with her loved ones, and go for long walks along the various walking trails in and around Boston.

Kristina has worked with Tufts since 1995 and has been with the Office of Graduate Admissions since October 2012. In her role, Kristina works with the Dean’s office, and academic departments, and helps support the graduate admissions team and assistants with the admissions process and defer requests. Whenever Kristina is not at Tufts, she is driving her two teenage kids to sports activities, and to friends' houses, and she loves to spend time with family and friends.

Ann joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in 2025 and has been working in admissions and enrollment for almost 20 years. In her role, Ann oversees all aspects of attracting, recruiting, and enrolling graduate students at Tufts in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering. In her free time, Ann enjoys dancing, singing karaoke, and everything Cape Cod!

Cassidy joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in 2022 and works primarily with programs in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. She processes applications, making sure they are complete and ready for departmental review and helps answer applicants' questions about the admissions process. Outside of Tufts, Cassidy enjoys concerts, hiking, and exploring Boston.

Morgan has worked at Tufts since 2022 and joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in February 2026. In their role, they work primarily with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to support recruitment efforts, as well as prospective and admitted students. They are pursuing their master's in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice here at Tufts through the Leadership program. Outside of work, they can be found reading, doing puzzles, and trying to find the best London Fog in the Greater Boston Area.

Gaizka is a first-year Math MS student at Tufts. He is always looking forward to connecting with others and answering all their questions about the Math Department, the graduate experience at Tufts, or life as a new student in Boston. He loves to get irrationally excited about math with someone willing to go off on a tangent with him. In his free time, he likes playing badminton, board games with his friends, and of course, chasing sunsets.

Ilari is a first-year master's student in Child Study and Human Development at Tufts. She aspires to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on research involving neurodiversity in pediatric populations. She hopes to combine research and clinical practice to support children and families and improve access to quality resources. Outside of academics, Ilari enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, listening to music, and watching plays and musicals. She is excited to connect with prospective graduate students and share her experiences and helpful resources as they navigate this new chapter.

Jensi is a first-year graduate student studying Data Science. When not studying or in class, Jensi enjoys exploring Boston, chasing sunsets, running in  local 5ks, drinking coffee, knitting, or having a sweet treat. Jensi is always willing to chat with prospective students about the application process, campus life, or the data science program at Tufts. 

Caley is a first-year master's student in the Cell and Bioprocessing Bioengineering MS program. He's interested in topics that apply bioengineering to environmental sustainability such as cellular agriculture and bioplastics production. Originally from Colorado, he enjoys being outside and all things nature. He is passionate about helping prospective students find their footing here at Tufts and navigate moving to Boston from outside of the New England area.

Chrysa is a first-year student in Tufts' MSc in Cybersecurity and Public Policy program, offered jointly by the School of Engineering and The Fletcher School. She holds an LLB from the University of Athens and previously worked as a trainee lawyer. She became a Graduate Student Representative to help incoming students navigate the same cross-continental transition she is going through herself and get a sense of what it's like to be a Tufts student. Outside of school, Chrysa enjoys reading, hiking, exploring Boston, and spending time with her cat, Elio, who moved with her from Greece.

Margaret is a second-year graduate student studying Biomedical Engineering. She supports the Office of Graduate Admissions by connecting with prospective engineering students and sharing her academic and personal experiences navigating Tufts. In the SOE, Margaret is pursuing research on a master’s thesis track and has also worked as a teaching assistant. Outside of academics, she enjoys running, playing the piano, and exploring Boston!