Meet the Admission Team
At George Williams College, you will work closely with your admission counselor throughout the admission process. We are here to answer questions, share with you the benefits of a GWC education and be your resource until the time you step foot on campus to begin classes.
Your admission counselor will coordinate completion of your application to the college, inform you of important deadlines and explain various ways to finance your education. Take a few minutes to learn more about our staff.
Kelly Brand
Director of Enrollment
kbrand@aurora.edu
What is your educational background? Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Northern Michigan University, 2001; M.B.A., Aurora University, 2004.
How long have you been at GWC? I started at GWC in November of 2001, and have enjoyed working for such a wonderful campus community.
What activities are you involved in outside of GWC? I am passionate about the outdoors. I enjoy mountain biking, snowboarding, boating and walking my two St. Bernards.
Favorite book: Strong Roots: A Group Memoir of George Williams College. This book shares wonderful stories and outlines the history of GWC. I am truly inspired by the passion of all those who have come before me at GWC.
Sherry Bucaro
Admission Counselor
sbucaro@aurora.edu
What is your educational background? B.A. in Geography/Environmental Planning and Urban Studies, Elmhurst College, M.A. Education, National - Louis University
How long have you worked at Aurora University? Fall 2009 to present
How long have you worked at George Williams College? January 2011 to present
How would you describe George Williams College? George Williams College is a collaborative and inspirational community rooted in a notably rich history, located on a magnificent lakefront campus and comprised of faculty and staff committed to student success.
Favorite book: I have more than one... "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom; "There Are No Children Here" by Alex Kotlowitz; "The Plan of Chicago" by Carl Smith; "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte; "Beloved" by Toni Morrison
Favorite musical: Wicked; Les Miserables
What kind of activities are you involved with outside of work? I enjoy family/friend gatherings, photography, decorating my home, baking, and playing the tenor saxophone in a band.
Kailley Howell
Admission Counselor
khowell@aurora.edu
What is your educational background? B.A. in Psychology from Aurora University, 2008; M.B.A. from George Williams College, 2010
How long have you been at George Williams College? I started at George Williams College in February 2009.
How would you describe George Williams College? GWC has strong roots and background in service and leadership. It is a close-knit and attentive community— inside and outside of the classroom.
What is your favorite book? Anything by Jodi Picoult or Stieg Larsson
What kind of activities are you involved with outside of work? I enjoy being outside in warm weather, traveling with my family and spending time with my friends.
