Meet Our Admission Representatives
Victoria Hopwood Bobik
Director of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-571-3456
E-MAIL: vbobik@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: Colgate University (BA), University of South Carolina (MA)
HIGH SCHOOL: Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, CT
PROFILE: Victoria joined Monmouth University in June 2005, after spending much time on campus cheering for the Monmouth Hawks football team, for whom her husband, Andy Bobik, has served as defensive coordinator since 1996. Victoria spent her first ten years in England before moving to the US with her parents and brother. She still enjoys visiting her family in the UK as much as possible. She has fourteen years of higher education experience in admission and advancement.
FAVORITE QUOTE: From a master ... Jedi, that is! “Do, or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda
Patrick S. Dorsey
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-263-5873
E-MAIL: pdorsey@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: Fairleigh Dickinson University (BS)
HIGH SCHOOL: Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School, Rumson, NJ
WORKS WITH: Students from Monmouth, Atlantic, and Cape May counties in New Jersey, as well as transfer students
PROFILE: A native of Monmouth County, Patrick joined the Office of Undergraduate Admission in July of 2005 with almost five years of experience in higher education. An avid sports fan, it is difficult to find a sporting event that won’t capture his attention. Patrick also enjoys taking advantage of Monmouth University’s proximity to the beach, where you will find him fishing or enjoying a sunny day.
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Pressure is what you feel when you don’t know what’s going on.” – Chuck Noll
Kamal T. Kornegay
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-263-5871
E-MAIL: kkornega@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: Rowan University (BS)
HIGH SCHOOL: Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank, NJ
WORKS WITH: Students from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties in New York; Florida, California, Illinois and all states outside the Northeast
PROFILE: Born and raised in Neptune, New Jersey, Kamal came aboard the undergraduate admission team in November of 2004. He has been affiliated with Monmouth University since before his birth. His father, Ronald Kornegay, class of 1969, was a prominent athlete, whose jersey still hangs in the campus rec center. Although Kamal did not attend Monmouth for his undergraduate studies, the Hawk has always been in his heart. Kamal loves watching sports (NFL (Go Chiefs!), NBA (Go Jazz!) ), listening to music, going to the gym, and working with computers.
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Live today like it's your last because very soon it will be the past!” – Kamal Kornegay
Lesbia O. Ortiz-Torres
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-263-5869
E-MAIL: ortiz-torres@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico (BA – Secondary Education, English as a Second Language)
HIGH SCHOOL: Margarita Janer Palacios, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
WORKS WITH: Students from Burlington County in New Jersey, as well as transfer, international, and military students
PROFILE: Although Lesbia joined Monmouth in September of 2004, she has been part of the University’s family since Fall 2000, when her daughter became a freshman at Monmouth. Her background includes thirteen years in secondary education. She enjoys visiting her family in Puerto Rico, primarily in the summers. Her favorite sport is bowling.
INSPIRATIONAL ADVICE: "When you imagine the life of your dreams, you create the life of your dreams and the more vividly you IMAGINE and FEEL its reality, the sooner you'll live in that world."
Danielle Colbert
Counselor for Special Initiatives
PHONE: 732-263-5872
E-MAIL: dcolbert@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: Lafayette College (BA)
HIGH SCHOOL: Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Sandy Hook, NJ
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Special event planning and summer initiatives, and works with students from Ocean County, NJ
PROFILE: Danielle joined Monmouth University in December 2007, after doing investor relations work in the precious metals and mining industry. However this is not the first time Danielle has worked for an admissions office, as she was a college tour guide back in the day (go student ambassadors!). While she enjoyed studying both Business and Art, Danielle gravitates to anything involving the artistic and creative left side of her brain. She loves to travel and use her talents to help others, and feels blessed to have participated in mission trips from Hong Kong, to the Czech Republic, and to Hurricane Katrina Relief in New Orleans. In her free time, you can find Danielle reading at Starbucks, spending time with friends and family, making clothing and jewelry, or hanging out with teenagers at her church, where she is the senior high youth group leader.
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle. Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame.” -Romans 12:9-11
Andrew Amendola
Admission Counselor of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-263-5882
E-MAIL: aamendol@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: Monmouth University (BA)
HIGH SCHOOL: Mt. Olive High School, Mt. Olive, NJ
WORKS WITH: Students from Hudson, Union, Somerset, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Morris counties in New Jersey, as well as students for the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program
PROFILE: Andrew is a Monmouth University graduate, and received his bachelor’s degree in Communication in 2002. While attending Monmouth, Andrew was very active on campus participating in Student Government, Greek life, intramural sports, and was even our Homecoming King! After graduation he went on to pursue his career in sales and is now thrilled to be back on campus as an admission counselor. In his free time he likes to watch sports and spend time with friends and family.
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.” ~ Will Rogers
Revé A. Anderko
Admission Counselor of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-263-5875
E-MAIL: randerko@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: Moravian College (BA)
HIGH SCHOOL: Liberty High School, Bethlehem, PA
WORKS WITH: Students from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
PROFILE: After graduating Moravian College in 2009, Revé became a proud member of the Monmouth University undergraduate admission team. During college, she was an active participant in numerous clubs and organizations, both on and off campus. Her interest in higher education grew as she was a student ambassador and also an intern at her college admission office. During her free time, Revé absolutely enjoys spending time with her family and friends and traveling to new locations around the country and the world. She also enjoys reading, photography, and taking advantage of Monmouth’s close location to the beach.
FAVORITE QUOTE: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
Brittany A. Barton
Admission Counselor of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-263-5878
E-MAIL: bbarton@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: Muhlenberg College (BA)
HIGH SCHOOL: Marlboro High School, Marlboro, NJ
WORKS WITH:Students from Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Essex, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties in NJ
PROFILE: Recently graduating from Muhlenberg College, Brittany was thrilled to join the Monmouth University undergraduate admission team in June 2009. For the past four years she has been an active member of her college as she welcomed prospective students onto campus as a campus delegate and cheered the football and basketball teams to victory as cheerleading captain. She strives to bring the same enthusiasm and passion for higher education to Monmouth University. In her spare time, you can find Brittany reading, dancing, but always somewhere by the beach!
FAVORITE QUOTE: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
Tara Shirk
Admission Counselor of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-263-5851
E-MAIL: tshirk@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: Monmouth University (BS)
HIGH SCHOOL: Cedar Crest High School, Lebanon, PA
WORKS WITH: Students from New York State (outside Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties)
PROFILE: Tara graduated from Monmouth University in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Tara left the world of auditing to return to her alma mater. She is very excited to share all that Monmouth has to offer with prospective students. Tara grew up in central Pennsylvania with her sister and two brothers, and enjoys going back to spend time with them. She also enjoys reading and spending as much time outdoors as possible.
FAVORITE QUOTE: "Keep calm and carry on."
Login Wolfenden
Admission Counselor of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-263-5870
E-MAIL: lwolfend@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: DeSales University (BS) (BA)
HIGH SCHOOL: Southern Lehigh High School, Center Valley, PA
WORKS WITH: Students from New England
PROFILE: Login graduated from DeSales University in January 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, and a Bachelor of Art in Communication. Login did not start her admissions career here at Monmouth, but happily joined the team in August 2011. Login enjoys watching sports (Go Flyers), going to concerts, and spending time with her family and friends.
FAVORITE QUOTE: "Be who you are and be that well." -St. Francis DeSales
Debbie Seals
Assistant to the Office of Undergraduate Admission
PHONE: 732-263-5380
E-MAIL: dseals@monmouth.edu
COLLEGE: Monmouth College ’75 (BS)
HIGH SCHOOL: Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank, NJ
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Organizing and managing the travel schedules and expense records of Undergraduate admissions. Processing housing and parking forms and deposits. Assists the visitation coordinator with tours and group visits.
PROFILE: After graduating in 1975 from Monmouth College with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Debbie worked at Jersey Shore Medical Center, and along with her husband (Monmouth Class of ’83!), raised two daughters. Following her love of Disney, she also worked for the Walt Disney Company as a store manager at The Disney Store. She brought her skills of customer service to her present job as visitation coordinator. Debbie feels being on staff here has been a rewarding way of promoting the school from which she learned, using her own knowledge and life experiences to help others achieve their goals.
FAVORITE QUOTE: "If you can dream it, you can do it." ~ Walt Disney
Casey Cantaffa
Admission Visitation Coordinator
PHONE: 732-263-5625
E-MAIL: kcantaff@monmouth.edu
HIGH SCHOOL: Long Branch High School, Long Branch, NJ
WORKS WITH: All prospective students and families who visit the University to coordinate tours, meetings with admission representatives, and helping them discover the many wonderful things about Monmouth.
PROFILE: After graduating high school, Casey attended dental assisting school in New Brunswick. She graduated with an X-ray license and then went back to school to be a certified (CDA) and registered (RDA) dental assistant. She and her husband have two beautiful children who have taught them that life is a blessing and that we need to be thankful and give back. Casey has spent many years raising money for charities for children with disabilities. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, going on vacation every year to Lake George, and relaxing on the beach.
FAVORITE QUOTE: "We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world." ~ Helen Keller
