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Meet the Admissions Counselors

Our Admissions team would like to encourage you to reach out - We love assisting our students and their families throughout the enrollment process. 

Maynard Schmidt - Director of Admissions      

Maynard SchmidtMaynard Schmidt is the Director of Admissions & Recruitment. Maynard has over 18 years of higher education experience in both the private and public sector of post-secondary education. In his role, he plans on-campus recruitment events, manages the CRM event management system & communication plan, oversees the international student process as PDSO, evaluates selective health profession admission programs and represents the college at high school college fair programs. He also travels and recruits at various high schools throughout Orange, Ulster, Dutchess and Sullivan County.

Maynard graduated with a Master's Degree in Business Administration at Mount Saint Mary College and holds two Bachelor degrees in Media Studies & History from the same institution. He resides in the Hudson Valley with his wife and two children and enjoys coaching his son's baseball team.

Contact Information:
Email: maynardschmidt@sunyorange.edu

Bryanna Paul - Associate Director of Admissions

Bryanna Paoli

Bryanna Paul is the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment. In her role she oversees travel for the department, placement waivers, application evaluations and represents the college at high school fair programs. She also travels and recruits at various high schools throughout Orange, Ulster, Dutchess and Sullivan County.

Bryanna is currently enrolled in a Master of Science degree in School Counseling at Mercy College. She graduated with a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications at Marist college and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Mount Saint Mary College. She enjoys spending time with her family and dog, outdoor activities and most importantly, coffee.

Contact Information:
Email: Bryannapaul@sunyorange.edu

Shaina Poppo - Assistant Director of Admissions      

TITLE: Interim Assistant Director of Admissions
PHONE: 845-341-4040
EMAIL: shaina.poppo@sunyorange.edu
LOCATION: Middletown
BUILDING: Shepard Student Center
ROOM: 301A