Our Senior Admission Fellows are talented, current Holy Cross students who have diverse interests and represent the breadth of backgrounds and academic pursuits we have here in our spirited community. They have all been trained as one-on-one admissions interviewers, and they look forward to hearing about you, your interests and proudest moments.
Aly Cabrera
Email: acabre25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Riverside, IL
Major: International Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Ballroom Dance, HC Radio, Career Center, D.R.E.A.M. (Disability Rights, Education, Activism and Mentoring), Latin American Student Organization, Student Government Association
What are your plans after Holy Cross? In the near future, I hope to move to Boston to gain further experience in the public relations and media field.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One of my favorite experiences during my time at Holy Cross was undoubtedly the Passport program at the beginning of my freshman year. Through Passport, I had the chance to forge lifelong friendships and gain a deeper insight into the academic environment at Holy Cross. This opportunity not only provided me with a head start at HC, but also enabled me to establish connections with faculty, earn an extra credit, and build meaningful relationships with other incoming students.
Andrew Larry
Email: ajlarr25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Major: Economics, English
Co-Curricular Involvement: Black Student Union (BSU)
What are your plans after Holy Cross? Following Holy Cross, I plan to continue my career in a business-related field where I can utilize both my English and economics skills to make an impact in my future workplace.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One highlight of my Holy Cross experience would have to be helping out at last year's Black Student Union Fashion Show, where I assisted with the lights during each major performance. It was my first time managing lights for a large-scale event, but it was both a fresh and exciting new experience that I greatly enjoyed. It stuck with me as I was not only granted a nice view of the performances, but I was able to see the passion and effort the performers put into their craft, and I'm happy I was able to contribute to the event overall.
Annie Kilmartin
Email: askilm25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Major: Chemistry, Italian Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Admissions Outreach, American Medical Student Association, Intramurals, Student Programs for Urban Development, Working for Worcester, Lab TA
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After Holy Cross I plan to continue my education and attend medical school, with the hopes of becoming an oncologist.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. Football games and tailgates are always a highlight of every year at Holy Cross for me. It is so special seeing so many students and alumni coming together to cheer on Holy Cross, rain or shine!
Annie Brickley
Email: ambric25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Major: Political Science, Education, Peace and Conflict Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Club Field Hockey, Community-Based Learning, HC for a Cure, Mentoring Program, Working for Worcester, Study Abroad Program
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After Holy Cross, I hope to pursue a career in education law and policy.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One highlight of my Holy Cross experience is my time spent in Kimball Dining Hall. Kimball is always filled with laughter and smiles, and some of my favorite memories were made over Kimball’s famous chicken parm dinner. The entire student body comes together in the dining hall and I’ll miss spending hours enjoying the company of my friends and classmates in Kimball. (The Kimball staff is also amazing!)
Avery Byrne
Email: ambyrn25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Greenwich, CT
Major: Economics, Statistics
Co-Curricular Involvement: Admissions Outreach, Dance Ensemble, Finance Club, Orientation Leader, Purple Key Society, Spring BreaK Immersion, Working for Worcester, Dance Team, Economics & Accounting Student Advisory Committee, Business Certificate Program
What are your plans after Holy Cross? Upon graduating Holy Cross, I am hoping to continue to pursue a career in data science. I hope to eventually obtain master's degree in economics or data science in order to achieve this goal.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. After being a member and volunteer for Purple Key Society during my first two years at Holy Cross, I had the opportunity to lead the organization of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in November of my junior year. The Christmas Tree Lighting is a traditional event that continues to bring the entire Holy Cross community together. I had the opportunity to work with so many faculty, staff, and students while planning the event, and it was amazing to see everyone's work come together!
Ben Lepper
Email: bwlepp25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
Major: English, French and Francophone Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: The Spire, Ultimate Frisbee Club, ESPN+ Broadcaster / Production Assistant in Athletics
What are your plans after Holy Cross? The most likely option will be working as a freelance sportscaster and production assistant until something concrete opens up. Ideally, though, I'll find something stable in sports broadcasting, sports journalism, or public policy with a non-profit.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. There have been too many to count, but I'll never forget my first play-by-play call on ESPN+: Holy Cross Women's Hockey versus Boston College in October of 2023.
Christian Doscas
Email: cwdosc25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: New York, NY
Major: Economics, Statistics
Co-Curricular Involvement: Finance Club, Certificate in Finance and Banking, HC Launch Club
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in the financial services industry in New York City or Boston. Down the line, I could also see myself going back to school for an MBA.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One of the highlights of my Holy Cross Experience was studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland. I greatly appreciate the memories I made and the people I met. I can't wait to go back!
Edwin Ryan
Email: ekryan25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Walpole, MA
Major: History, Education
Co-Curricular Involvement: Admissions Outreach, Liturgical Ministry, Orientation Leader, Pax Christi, Student Government Association, Writer's Workshop
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I plan on teaching high school history for a few years before getting a master's degree in education or working in education policy.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One of the many highlights during my time at Holy Cross was participating in the Washington Semester Program where I worked at the Department of Education in the Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs. I loved getting to know the other Holy Cross students in the program while we all participated in a unique experience in DC.
Elise Ryan
Email: elryan25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Hull, MA
Major: Economics, Business Ethics and Society, Rhetoric and Composition
Co-Curricular Involvement: Club Basketball, Club Soccer, Finance Club, Purple Key Society
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After Holy Cross, I hope to pursue a career in asset management in Boston.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One highlight of my Holy Cross experience would definitely be studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland. It was so fun traveling to different countries with my friends and experiencing different cultures. It helped me grow a lot as a person and gave me memories that will last a lifetime.
Ellen O’Leary
Email: ebolea25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Rocky River, OH
Major: English, Rhetoric and Composition
Co-Curricular Involvement: Admissions Outreach, The Agency, Women in Business, Women's Golf Team
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After graduation, I hope to pursue a career in Marketing and Communications.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. While so many moments at Holy Cross stand out as highlights, one of my favorites was the opportunity to study abroad in Galway, Ireland during the 2024 spring semester. I loved being able to experience a new city and make new friends within the Holy Cross cohort.
Elliot Barron
Email: epbarr25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Greenwood, SC
Major: Music, Business, Ethics, and Society
Co-Curricular Involvement: HC Sales Group, Student Programs for Urban Development, HC Bands, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After graduating from Holy Cross, I intend to pursue a career in enterprise software sales, while continuing to do freelance music as a hobby.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. Being apart of HC Bands as a drummer has been an unforgettable highlight of my Holy Cross experience. It provided me with my first opportunity to play music on campus, introduced me to a community of people who have become some of my closest friends, and has taken me to interesting places for travel games, whether that be Polar Park just a few miles away from campus or halfway across the country to Iowa! Looking forward, I am very excited to serve as the President of HC Bands for the 2024-2025 school year!
Erin O’Donovan
Email: egodon25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Somerset, MA
Major: Environmental Studies, Political Science, Geosciences
Co-Curricular Involvement: Eco-Action, Mock Trial, Holy Cross Green Fund, Office of Admissions Tour Guide, Office of Study Abroad, Pre-Business Certificate Program, Dining Services
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I plan to attend law school after Holy Cross to pursue a career in environmental law.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. Studying abroad in Cork, Ireland, and Chilean Patagonia was a major highlight of my time at Holy Cross!
Ginger Berry
Email: gmberr25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Rumford, RI
Major: International Studies, Spanish
Co-Curricular Involvement: Community-Based Learning, Orientation Leader, Varsity Athletics: Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Rowing
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I am planning to apply to law school with the intention of pursuing a career as a public defender!
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. My favorite night of every year so far has been the Christmas dinner in Kimball. The atmosphere is so cheery because the food is delicious, the staff decorates so well, and the whole school comes together to enjoy a good meal and holiday spirit!
Grace Conroy
Email: gcconr25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Major: Chemistry
Co-Curricular Involvement: Admissions Outreach, American Medical Student Association, College Choir, Liturgical Ministry, Orientation Leader, Pax Christi, Spring Break Immersion, Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD)
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After Holy Cross, I hope to spend one to two gap years volunteering and gaining clinical exposure before applying to medical school.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. There are far too many highlights at Holy Cross to choose a favorite, but one in particular has been participating in our Spring Break Immersion Program. Traveling to sites in Alabama, Connecticut, and Illinois not only allowed me to immerse in communities away from Holy Cross, but it also strengthened connections with my peers both during the trip and back on the Hill.
Henry Oswald
Email: HDOSWA25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Wayzata, MN
Major: International Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Religious Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Disability Services, Finance Club. Mentoring Program, Resident Assistant, Peer Career Assistant, Arabic Club
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After graduation, I plan to work in finance in New York City.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. With the help of the amazing alumni network at Holy Cross, I was able to help start and eventually lead an investment fund that educates students while donating excess returns to local non-profits. Giving back to the Worcester community and pouring into other students exemplifies the Holy Cross mission and I have grown tremendously, especially through collaborating with my co-chiefs.
Isabella Davis
Email: idavis25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Canton, OH
Major: Political Science, Spanish
Co-Curricular Involvement: Tour Guide, Spanish Tutor, Delta Phi Alpha German Honor Society, Spanish Student Advisory Committee, Study Abroad
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After completing my studies at Holy Cross, I aspire to work a career focused on European politics and foreign policy. Alternatively, I am considering furthering my education, either by pursuing a master's degree or attending law school.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. Studying abroad in Granada, Spain during my 2024 spring semester was a transformational experience. During my time I was able to improve my language skills, form lifelong connections, and take courses specific to Spanish politics.
Jasmine Rahman
Email: jarahm25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: St. John’s, NL
Major: Psychology, Neuroscience
Co-Curricular Involvement: Womens varsity tennis team, Students of Color in Stem, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Pre-med track, Study Abroad (University of Melbourne)
What are your plans after Holy Cross? Upon graduation, I plan on applying to graduate programs in healthcare, with the ultimate goal of pursuing a career in medicine.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience.: One of the highlights of my Holy Cross experience was having the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Melbourne in Australia. This immersive experience allowed me to challenge myself by learning in a new environment and exploring a new city while making life long friendships.
Jed Neal
Email: jfneal25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Major: Economics, Business, Ethics, and Society
Co-Curricular Involvement: Orientation Leader, Div. 1 Men's Rowing, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Co-Chair of Senior Class Gift Fundraising Team
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I have been working with the one-of-a-kind Center for Career Development in the BCF (Business, Consulting, and Finance) cohort. I'm currently interning with StreetCred PR this summer and plan to use my connections, alongside the career center's help, to pursue post-graduate employment in the BCF sector.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One experience I will forever miss is racing at home on Lake Quinsigamond. Having friends and family from the Holy Cross community stop by to watch us race on the weekend is always exciting, especially since most of our races take place at away or neutral sights. It's always a special opportunity for us to have friends see a reflection of all the hard work we put in throughout the year.
Jenna Kosior
Email: jlkosi25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Canton, CT
Major: International Studies, International Political Economy and Developmental Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Business Program, Study Abroad, Holy Cross Her Campus, Office of Admissions
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I look forward to moving to New York or Boston to begin my journey in the corporate world!
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One of my favorite experiences at Holy Cross was my semester abroad in Athens, Greece! I had an amazing time engaging in hands-on learning experiences and traveling throughout Europe.
John Fogarty
Email: jjfoga25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Exeter, RI
Major: Political Science, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies, Rhetoric and Composition
Co-Curricular Involvement: Latin American Student Organization, Resident Assistant, Student Government Association, Student Senate, Holy Cross Pre-Law Society
What are your plans after Holy Cross? Directly after Holy Cross, I hope to get some career experience in the legal field as a paralegal or legal assistant. Eventually, I hope to go to law school in one or two years.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One of my favorite experiences at Holy Cross was Family Weekend/ Inauguration Weekend for President Rougeau in the fall of 2021. There were so many activities on campus!
Julia Clarke
Email: jrclar25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Concord, MA
Major: Urban Studies, Environmental Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Club Field Hockey, Orientation Leader, Spring Break Immersion, Student Programs for Urban Development, Working for Worcester, Outdoors Club, Spin Instructor
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I plan to work in the field of sustainability, ideally helping cities focus on and implement new sustainability initiatives that increase climate change resilience and overall city health. Regardless of my specific role, I plan to focus on people-based solutions and equity.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. The highlight(s) of my Holy Cross experience has been participating in and leading spring break immersion programs to Virginia and North Carolina. These trips have been the focal point of my community-building experience both within my Holy Cross family as well as with the groups who hosted us, and offered a great opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth. Plus, they are a ton of fun!
Kay McNamara
Email: kwmcna25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Dennis, MA
Major: Political Science
Co-Curricular Involvement: Club Field Hockey, Working for Worcester
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I hope to travel, gain professional experience, and complete volunteer work before I apply to law school.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One of the highlights of the past three years was participating in Working for Worcester's Build Day during my freshman year. It was incredible to see thousands of college students and community members come together to help others. The experience was immensely rewarding and inspired me to become more involved in Working for Worcester.
Kelly Burke
Email: kmburk25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Duxbury, MA
Major: Biology
Co-Curricular Involvement: Alternate College Theatre, Orientation Leader, Spring Break Immersion, Peer Assisted Learning Tutor
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After graduating from Holy Cross, I hope to do a year of service and gain clinical hours before applying to PA school.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One highlight of my Holy Cross experience has been performing in the Theatre Department musical every year. Pursuing my love of theater at Holy Cross has given me countless amazing memories and a close-knit community on campus.
Kylie Mulhearn
Email: kjmulh25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Warwick, RI
Major: History, Rhetoric and Composition
Co-Curricular Involvement: Equestrian, Purple Key Society, Spring Break Immersion, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD), Working for Worcester, Writer's Workshop
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After Holy Cross, I plan to gain professional work experience in state and local government, or attend graduate school before applying to law school.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One of my favorite Holy Cross experiences has been sitting out on the Hoval with friends on a nice spring day. It is so fun to see the whole community gather on the Hoval to listen to music, play games, eat lunch, study, and enjoy the warm weather!
Maeve Griffin
Email: msgrif25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Hopedale, MA
Major: English, Business, Ethics, and Society
Co-Curricular Involvement: Campus Activity Board, Club Basketball.Student Programs for Urban Development
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After Holy Cross, I hope to work in the business world, specifically at a Financial Services company and continue to seek new opportunities to further my career.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One highlight of my Holy Cross experience would have to be studying abroad. I spent the spring semester of my junior year in the UK with other Holy Cross students where I was able to travel to many different countries and have so many amazing experiences.
Maggie Baum
Email: mrbaum25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Major: Anthropology, French and Francophone Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Alternate College Theatre, Orientation Leader, Relationship Peer Educations, Research Fellowship, Student Programs for Urban Development
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After Holy Cross, I hope to continue my education and see where that takes me!
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. My first time going to the Festival of Lessons and Carols was so magical! It was a beautiful service and made me feel like a part of the Holy Cross community.
Maile Sit
Email: mjsit25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Great Neck, NY
Major: Psychology, Chinese Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Admissions Outreach, Advocating Student Interests in Asia, HC Radio, Orientation Leader, Pinoys of Worcester, Student Government Association
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After Holy Cross, I hope to pursue further studies and work experience in the mental health and education space. Combined with a commitment to advancing racial justice, I hope to enhance opportunities and services available for individuals of all backgrounds.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. Spending a year away from campus in Melbourne, Australia and in Washington, D.C. during my junior year was truly a transformative experience! The opportunity to grow as a person in new environments surrounded by newfound friends and incredible opportunities taught me so many lessons I continue to carry with me.
Matty Albano
Email: maalba25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Oakham, MA
Major: Biology, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Admissions Outreach, Head resident assistant, RA advisory council
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After Holy Cross, I plan on pursuing a master’s degree and continuing to study for the MCAT in preparation for applying to medical school!
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. During the spring of my junior year I got to take part in the D.C. semester away program. While I was there I made a lot of lasting connections in the fields I am interested in as well as meeting one of my best friends! I also had the opportunity to intern with the Department of State which was so interesting!
McKenna Kelleher
Email: mkkell25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Niskayuna, NY
Major: Classics, Mathematics
Co-Curricular Involvement: Best Buddies, Club Volleyball, Community-Based Learning, HC Goes Unified, Intramurals, Student Programs for Urban Development, Working for Worcester
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I plan to move to NYC or Boston and pursue a career using my mathematics background.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. I always love Spring Weekend! The weekend before finals, Holy Cross hosts a concert, food trucks, carnival games and other events. So far, I’ve seen The Kid Laroi, Two Friends, The Plain White T’s and Natasha Bedingfield!
Olivia Battles
Email: ombatt25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Southborough, MA
Major: Biology
Co-Curricular Involvement: HC Radio, Intramurals, Orientation Leader. Student Programs for Urban Development, Working for Worcester, Xchrome
What are your plans after Holy Cross? As a Biology major who is also pursuing a Business Fundamentals Certificate through the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society, I am exploring career paths that include the intersection of both the biotechnology and business fields.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One highlight of my experience is the dance class I took during my sophomore year. I danced growing up, so I was excited to get back into it after a year away and I also made new friends I probably would not have met otherwise.
Patrick Daley
Email: pjdale25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: East Greenwich, RI
Major: Political Science
Co-Curricular Involvement: College Democrats, Intramurals, Orientation Leader, Spring Break Immersion, Working for Worcester
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After I graduate, I plan to take a gap year and backpack either South America or Southeast Asia for a few months. I also plan to become an english-speaking ski instructor for the winter on a mountain in Japan. Following my gap year, I hope to go to law school, fall of 2026.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. My favorite experience at Holy Cross was my semester spent in Dublin. I was able to travel to different countries around Europe, which showed me a whole new culture I hadn’t been exposed to yet.
Peyton Ellinghaus
Email: ppelli25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Major: Mathematics, Studio Art, Computer Science
Co-Curricular Involvement: Admissions Outreach, Orientation Leader, Student Art Society, Math/CS Peer Mentor, Visual Arts Student Advisory Committee
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I'll be applying to both jobs and graduate programs in applied mathematics.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. Every Wednesday the Math/CS Department professors host a game night in the student lounge. It's been such a great way to build community in the department and get to know the professors in a relaxed setting. It's easily the best part of the school week!
Reese Wall
Email: hwall25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Pelham, NY
Major: Neuroscience, Italian Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Community-Based Learning, Intramurals, Orientation Leader, Physician's Assistant Club, Pride, Research Fellowship, Running Club, Spring Break Immersion
What are your plans after Holy Cross? I plan to continue my educational journey and eventually pursue a career as a Physician's Assistant.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. Becoming an Orientation Leader gave me countless new opportunities to meet and form connections with new people, not only those in the first year class but the other leaders and staff as well. I am especially appreciative of the fact that these connections did not end when the program ended, but have instead continued throughout my time at Holy Cross.
Ryan Murray
Email: remurr25@g.holycross.edu
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
Major: Economics, Religious Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Club Field Hockey, Club Tennis, Orientation Leader. Purple Key Society, Spring Break Immersion
What are your plans after Holy Cross? After my time at Holy Cross I hope to work in consulting at a financial services company! With this career I hope to assist fellow Holy Cross students with their post-graduate careers while being apart of Holy Cross' alumni network.
Name one highlight of your Holy Cross experience. One the most fulfilling aspects of my Holy Cross experience was working both as a tour guide and as a member of our Gateways orientation program. I've always had a passion for working with both prospective and incoming Holy Cross students to help them with their transition into our community on the Hill! My experiences with admissions and orientation led me to join to Senior Admissions fellow team!