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Admissions Team
![Allan Mathew](/sites/g/files/lrezom691/files/styles/large/public/2022-11/allan-mathew.png?itok=p_T23XxQ)
Allan C. Mathew, PhD (he/him)
Director of Graduate Admissions
Allan serves as the Director of Graduate Admissions and has been in this role for the past few years and has been in graduate admissions for over a decade. 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. Allan spends most of his time outside of work chasing his toddler around, golfing, and eating at the best local restaurants in the area.
![Gabriella Dibattista](/sites/g/files/lrezom691/files/styles/large/public/2022-05/people-gabrielle-dibattista.png?itok=hm2OQuXH)
Gabrielle DiBattista (she/her)
Admissions and Enrollment Coordinator
Gabrielle has been at Tufts since 2019. In her role as Coordinator, she manages the decision-release process as well as the transcript requirement for enrolling students. In her free time she enjoys exploring new restaurants and visiting art museums.
Edilia Foster (she/her)
Graduate Admissions Assistant
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.
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Maddie Key, MA (she/her)
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
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 Maguire](/sites/g/files/lrezom691/files/styles/large/public/2022-05/people-kristina-maguire.png?itok=b3OBK7w9)
Kristina Maguire
Senior Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
![Cassidy Murphy](/sites/g/files/lrezom691/files/styles/large/public/2022-11/cassidy-murphy.png?itok=SvID0Pka)
Cassidy Murphy (she/her)
Graduate Admissions Assistant
Cassidy joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in September 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.
![Ryan Tracy](/sites/g/files/lrezom691/files/styles/large/public/2022-11/ryan-tracy.png?itok=4caAUjCP)
Ryan Tracy (he/him)
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Ryan joined the Office of Graduate Admissions in 2019. He works primarily with the School of Engineering and supports the office's recruitment efforts. Outside of Tufts, Ryan coaches high school soccer and enjoys reading and hiking.