Meet Your Counselor

Abigail O'Clair-Thompson
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
oclairthompsonab@husson.edu

(Office) 207.941.7729
Send a text to 207.385.6438

Territory: Central Maine

Hello! My name is Abby O'Clair-Thompson and I am the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions. I am from a small town in Aroostook County called Easton. I graduated from University of Maine at Orono with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2019 and then from Husson University with my Master of Science degree in Human Relations in 2022. I joined the admissions team in November 2021 and I primarily recruit for the Central Maine area. When I have free time, I enjoy reading, knitting, macrame, camping, and photography.

Caleigh Paul
Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
paulc@husson.edu

(Office) 207.941.7092
Send a text to 207.356.1466

Territory: Eastern and Central Massachusetts

Hi! My name is Caleigh Paul and I joined the Admissions team in September of 2019 as the Assistant Director of Admissions. I am responsible for the recruitment of students in the state of Massachusetts, specifically the North Shore/Boston area. I am a 2016 graduate of the University of Maine with a Bachelor's degree in Communication. When I'm not at Husson or on the road, I enjoy hiking, being outdoors and spending time with my nephew.

Chris Shorette
Assistant Director of Admissions
shorettech@husson.edu

(Office) 207.971.7062
Send a text to 207.949.6449

Territory:  Southern Maine

Hello! My name is Chris and I graduated from the New England School of Communications (NESCom) with a bachelor’s degree in communications and sports journalism. After working in sports broadcasting, I returned to the university to work in the Office of Admissions.  I'm responsible for recruiting students in Southern Maine. I live in Old Town with my wife and two children, the same town where I graduated from high school. In addition to following the Boston Red Sox, I am also a huge fan of New Zealand’s national rugby team.

Don Grover
Assistant Director of Admissions
groverdo@husson.edu

(Office) 207.971.7023
Send a text to 207.944.3281

Territory: Central, Southern Massachusetts and the Cape

Hi! I’m Don Grover and I joined the Admissions team in May of 2024 as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions. I work with students in the following counties of Massachusetts: Barnstable, Bristol, Duke, Hampden, Nantucket, Plymouth and Worcester. A graduate of the University of Maine with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Marketing, I have worked on the road in a variety of industries. I bring a relatable perspective to college admissions being a father of four with two children in college and two in high school. I look forward to connecting with you to share the Husson story and community and to learn about you.

Stephanie Fazzino
Associate Director of Remote Recruitment
fazzinos@husson.edu

(Office) 207.941.7024
Send a text to 207.745.6856

Hi! I am the Associate Director of Remote Recruitment. I joined Husson in September 2017 and bring a vast amount of recruiting experience in higher education to the University. This includes two years as a graduate admissions representative for a University in Tennessee. I graduated from Herkimer County Community College before transferring to Mansfield University of Pennsylvania where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in 2005. I also went on to earn my Master’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania in 2010. I realize how hard it can be to navigate through the transfer admissions process and I am here to help make this process as smooth as possible. Fun fact about me: I was the head track and field coach at a University for eight years.  

Gabriel Affonso-Wagner
Regional Recruitment Manager
affonsowagnerg@husson.edu

Send a text to 207.852.8428

Territory: New York

Greetings, future Eagles! My name is Gabriel Affonso-Wagner and I am the Regional Recruitment Manager of Metro NYC and Long Island, working from my home in Manhattan. I'm a college admission professional with almost a decade's worth of experience in finding the best fit college for future professionals so they can achieve meaningful success upon graduation.

I'm happy to answer any of your questions about what makes Husson so special. I'm here for you and your family every step of the way in this college search. I'll offer you my best advice on admissions to help you make the most important decision of your life: where to go to for a premier destination for your future education. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help guide you in the right direction.

Nicole Acevedo
Regional Recruiter
acevedon@husson.edu

Send a text to 207.944.9332

Territory: New Hampshire and Vermont

Hi! My name is Nicole Acevedo and I am the Regional Recruiter for New Hampshire and Vermont. Originally from the foothills in Northern California, I spent the last four years living in Massachusetts (and the UK!) where I attended Western New England University and graduated in May 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing. Currently, I am pursuing my MFA at Salve Regina University. When I'm not working with students, you can find me traveling the world, attending live music shows, or writing in a local cafe.

Sara Daniel
Regional Recruiter
danielsar@husson.edu

Send a text to 207.852.7460

Territory: Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Western Massachusetts

Hello! My name is Sara Daniel and I am from Northern California. I joined Husson's Admissions team in November of 2023 as a Regional Undergraduate Admissions Counselor. The territory I am responsible for is Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, & Hampden Counties). When I am not working, I enjoy hiking, yoga and trying out new recipes!