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Adnane Adossama

Biography

Do what you love and what you need will follow!

Territory:

Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut (Hartford, New London, Tolland, Union and Windham Counties), Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts (Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, Worcester, Dukes and Nantucket counties), Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Manhattan Pizza and Pub
Hiking and Snowboarding

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Kaitlin Chuck

Biography

Kaitlin Chuck graduated from Clemson University in 2017 with a BS in Marketing and a BA in Writing & Publication Studies. Having moved states 13 times during her life, Kaitlin looks forward to calling Burlington, VT her longtime home. Kaitlin enjoys Snowboarding in the winter, stand-up paddle boarding with her dog in the summer, and yoga at Sangha Studio year-round. New to the Burlington area, Kaitlin and her husband are enjoying the outdoor access and great restaurants BTV has to offer. Kaitlin’s favorite restaurants include Café Hot, May Day, and Restaurant Poco and her favorite mountains are Bolton Valley and Sugarbush.

What are your hobbies?

Snowboarding, SUP, Yoga, Skateboarding, hiking, cooking & Baking

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Café Hot, May Day, Poco

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Jessa Karki

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Jessa has a B.A. English Language and Literature and an MA in Teaching English As a Second Language (TESL) from Saint Michael’s College. Jessa Karki has been in the field of international education in the State of Vermont since 1992. She started as a Student Assistant at the School for International Studies in the second year of her undergraduate studies at Saint Michael’s College and fell in love with the field. She is the Director of the Office of International Student Services (OISS) at Champlain College.

In her current position, she is a one-person office for ISSS and an area expert in international admissions, recruitment, student services, and international alumni relations. She is responsible for the welfare, safety, and immigration advising of all international students, exchange students, and scholars at Champlain. She is the Principal Designated School Official and the Responsible Officer for the College. She also teaches a one-credit, 5-week course of her creation, specifically designed for new international and exchange students which delves into the complexities of U.S. academic writing and cultural norms/expectations.

She has presented at various NAFSA Regional and National conferences. She is a former NAFSA National and Region XI Co-Chair for the One Person Office Member Interest Group and NAFSA VT State Representative for NAFSA Region XI. She currently serves on the NAFSA Region XI GRAC (Government Regulations Advisory Committee) and is the National Co-Chair of the OPO Mentoring Committee.

Jessa lives with her 3 teenage children and her husband in Essex Junction, Vermont. In her free time, Jessa loves to walk, hike, and run. She especially loves hiking the U.S. National Parks and has visited 28 so far!

What are your hobbies?

Long-distance walking, hiking Vermont and the National Parks, and running

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Chef’s Corner Table, Williston – hiking all seasons and spending time near, on, or in Lake Champlain.

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Samantha Kassel

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Sami joined Champlain College in the fall of 2022. She earned a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Boston University and spent many years traveling the world. A Vermont native, Sami has lived in Boston, Alaska, Hawaii, and San Diego, but is happy to be calling the Burlington area home once again. She enjoys spending her time skiing, hiking, reading, pet-sitting, and watching reality TV.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Skinny Pancake, Cucina Antica in Shelburne, Barrio Bakery

Favorite Champlain tradition:

Apple Picking

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Stephanie McConnell

Biography

Stephanie began her career with Champlain College in September 2022 as an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor. Through her work with prospective students, she saw firsthand just how beneficial campus visits can be to a student’s college search. With this passion reignited, Stephanie transitioned her role to the Assistant Director of Visit Experience in May 2024.

When she’s not coordinating Admissions events or working with our Student Ambassadors, Stephanie can be found kayaking, watching the sunset over Lake Champlain, or camping in one of Vermont’s 52 state parks.

Territory:

DC, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts (Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Suffolk, and Norfolk counties), Texas, Virginia, West Virginia 

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Favorite eateries: The Cafe Hot, The Daily Planet, A Single Pebble

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Leah Miller

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Leah Miller joined the Champlain family after serving as the Assistant Director of Admissions and Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach at Lesley University. She currently serves as the Assistant Director of Stowe Running Camp during the summer, and in the winter you can find her at Smuggler’s Notch Resort.

Territory:

Transfer Students, US Territories

What are your hobbies?

Running, Crossfit, Hiking, Biking, Walking my Dog, Art

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Jericho Tavern

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Kimberly Rojas Cepeda

Biography

Kimberly graduated from Columbia College in Columbia, SC with a B.A. in Public Relations. She has been in her current role since September 2022.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, Whittling

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Cafe Dim Sum

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Melissa Rosenberg

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Emily Rudolph

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Emily Rudolph has been a member of the Champlain College community for eight years. In 2010, she arrived on campus as a first year student and completed her Bachelor’s Degree in 2014. After several years working in the hospitality industry, Emily returned to Champlain College in 2019 as a member of the admissions team. Emily has also been an active member for Staff Council and is the current Co-Chair of the Communications and Engagement Committee. When not on campus, Emily can be found at a local bookstore, hiking the Vermont trails, and skiing at as many mountains as she can.

Territory:

New Jersey, New York (Central, Manhattan, Boroughs, Long Island, Upstate, Western and Westchester County), Oregon, Washington

What are your hobbies?

Reading, hiking, skiing, and walking dogs.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

My favorite place to eat is either Bluebird BBQ or Folino’s Pizza

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Brendan Smith

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Brendan began his career in Admissions at Champlain College in July 2023 after graduating from Champlain with a B.S. in Game Production Management only a few months prior. He still finds himself very active in the Game Studio community today, and loves to offer advice to any incoming or current students! He is excited to speak to prospective students and encourage them to follow their passions while in college and beyond.

Brendan can be found at any of the local bookstores, on the bike trail, or at Muddy Waters Cafe when not working in the Admissions office. If you see him out and about, be sure to say hello!

Favorite things to do in Vermont

Martone’s Market, Papa Frank’s, Pingala Cafe

Biking, skiing, and checking out local eateries

Hobbies

Biking, cooking, hiking, swimming, gaming

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