Meet the Admissions Staff

Jacqueline Patron
Director of Admissions and Strategic Partnerships
Jackie has been with Albertus Magnus College since 2016 and currently serves as the
Director of Admissions & Strategic Partnerships for the Division of Professional and
Graduate Studies. With over 17 years of experience in higher education, Jackie began
her career at Albertus as a Senior Admissions Counselor. She now leads outreach and
admissions efforts for the College’s adult programs, working primarily with students
pursuing accelerated undergraduate and graduate degrees. Jackie holds a Master of
Arts in Leadership from Albertus Magnus College and is passionate about helping adult
learners achieve their academic and professional goals.

Eileen Lopez-Cordone
Assistant Director of Admissions and Employer Liaison
Eileen joined Albertus Magnus College in September 2021 and serves as the Assistant
Director of Admissions & Employer Liaison for the Division of Professional and Graduate
Studies. In her role, she collaborates with employer partners and local Chambers of
Commerce to strengthen workforce development through educational opportunities. Eileen
is committed to expanding community partnerships and creating pathways that support
the recruitment and retention of adult learners in Albertus’ undergraduate and graduate
degree programs.

Dwayne Austin
Senior Admissions Counselor
Dwayne joined Albertus Magnus College in April 2022 and plays a key role in supporting
adult learners through the admissions process. He works closely with students exploring
the College’s New Haven-based accelerated evening undergraduate programs, graduate
degrees, and flexible online offerings. With a strong commitment to helping individuals
achieve their educational and career goals, Dwayne is passionate about guiding students
as they take the next step in their academic journey.

Begona Sevilla
Admission Counselor
Begona joined Albertus Magnus College in August 2025 and plays a vital role in
supporting prospective students through the admissions process. She primarily works
with individuals interested in the College’s new LPN to B.S. in Nursing program—the
first of its kind in the state—designed specifically to honor LPN’s for their hard
work. In addition to her work with nursing applicants, Begona also supports students
exploring Albertus’ accelerated and traditional undergraduate degree programs. She
is dedicated to guiding students every step of the way as they pursue their academic
and professional goals.

Perry Koutroulas
Senior Admissions Counselor
Perry joined Albertus Magnus College in August 2024 and is dedicated to helping prospective
students take the next step in their educational journey. He works with individuals
interested in the College’s accelerated evening undergraduate programs, graduate degrees,
and flexible online options. Perry is passionate about making higher education accessible
and supporting adult learners as they pursue their academic and professional goals.

Julien Jean-Baptiste
Enrollment Coordinator and Slate Operations Manager
JB began his work at Albertus Magnus College in August 2023 and plays a key role in
supporting the Professional and Graduate Studies (PGS) admissions team. He helps manage
and maintain the CRM system to ensure efficient communication and outreach, contributing
to a seamless enrollment experience for prospective students. An Albertus alumnus,
JB earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and is proud to give
back to the College by helping strengthen its admissions processes.