Admission Staff

Ariel has been a valued member of the UMA community since 2007, contributing her expertise in Enrollment Management, Institutional Research, and currently Admissions, where she has been for the last 8 years. In her role, she excels in managing the prospective student database, digital communications, and text messaging operations. Ariel is dedicated to using data and technology to streamline the admissions process and make it as clear and accessible as possible for prospective students. She also oversee’s UMA’s student Ambassador program and TikTok social media presence.

Ariel’s passion for education blossomed later in life. Despite early doubts about her college prospects, she is now completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies. Balancing full-time work with her studies while maintaining an impressive GPA as a part-time student showcases her dedication. She believes strongly in the power of combining real-world experience with academic education and is committed to making educational opportunities accessible to everyone.

Outside of work and studies, Ariel enjoys spending time with her Cardigan Welsh Corgi, her boyfriend, and his children, who are also pursuing their education within the University of Maine system. She’s often found cheering on student-athletes at various Moose sporting events.

Leo is an Alumnus of the University of Maine at Augusta’s Social Science program. He enjoys assisting students with the application process, discussing academic plans, and providing information regarding the many degree programs offered at UMA.

Leo has lived in Augusta all his life and was a board member of the Augusta Downtown Alliance from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he served on the Downtown Alliance Design Committee from 2012-2015. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and playing tennis.

Please feel welcome to reach out to him with any questions you may have.

Griffin is a graduate of Thomas College in Waterville where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. In the office, Griffin enjoys connecting with potential students and helping to link them with a UMA degree or certificate program best suited for their career aspirations. In addition to being an avid sports fan, Griffin enjoys playing golf, boating and road-tripping.

Gail has worked in Admissions at UMA for over 13 years and has achieved both an associates in Liberal Studies and a bachelor’s in Social Sciences. Within the next year she is looking to pursue her Master’s Degree from USM in either Leadership Studies or Adult and Higher Education.

Within admissions, Gail reviews student applications and meets with applicants and prospective students. She develops and coordinates activities designed to assist individuals and groups with admissions and enrollment steps. In addition, Gail is the primary point of contact for high school, Community College and Adult Education groups interested in visiting the Augusta campus.

In her free time she enjoys camping, hiking, going to the beach and gathering with friends and family.

Lauren joined the admissions team in 2024 as a recent graduate of Radford University, where she earned a degree in Sociology with a minor in Communications. During her undergraduate studies, she worked in the admissions department, giving tours and participating in recruitment events, and held a teaching and research assistant position within her department. Additionally, she served as the secretary of the Sociology Club during her senior year. Lauren is excited to bring her experience to the University of Maine at Augusta.

In her role, Lauren collaborates with the admissions team to schedule tours, organize events, and oversee digital engagement with prospective students. When she’s not at UMA, she enjoys immersing herself in the world of video games. Originally from Virginia, Lauren is also a fan of New England sports teams and is hopeful that her fantasy football team will claim the crown this year.

Mikayla True hails from DownEast Maine. She attended George Stevens Academy and then Eastern Maine Community College where she studied Early Childhood Education. After transferring to UMaine Orono, she changed to Child and Family Studies. While at Orono, she became a student leader in the Center of Student Involvement office and was elected to President of the Campus Activity Board where she planned college wide student activities during and after the pandemic. She was awarded the Catch A Rising Star award for student leadership from the NASPA Maine chapter in 2021. After working in Headstart programs for several years, she decided to further pursue a career in higher education administration and began an internship in the Enrollment Management Center at Eastern Maine Community College before moving to UMaine Augusta. She is excited to help future Moose find their place at UMaine Augusta. Mikayla spends her free time following crime procedural dramas and podcasts, hiking with her dog Coco, and watching Celtics, Patriots and Bruins games.

Quinn is an alumnus of the University of Maine at Augusta where he earned his BA in English with a concentration in writing. Throughout his time at UMA Quinn was employed as a Peer Writing Tutor at the Augusta Writing Center and served as Editor-in-Chief for the university’s literary and art magazine, Specter Moose. He is excited to work with UMA’s student population again in his new position as an Admissions Counselor. In this role, Quinn engages in recruitment by meeting with prospective students, visiting high schools, and attending college fairs while representing UMA. When he is not working Quinn enjoys listening to audiobooks, disc golfing, spending time with family, walking his dog, and playing Magic the Gathering with friends.