I earned my bachelor’s in Psychology from CCSU, masters in Human Development and Family Studies from URI, and I am working towards an EdD from CCSU. I love helping students because they are resilient, and it is rewarding to give them the encouragement they need to take the next step. In my free time...

I earned my bachelor’s in Psychology from CCSU, masters in Human Development and Family Studies from URI, and I am working towards an EdD from CCSU. I love helping students because they are resilient, and it is rewarding to give them the encouragement they need to take the next step. In my free time, I love to read, spend time with my family, and make up excuses to go to Starbucks.

Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Movie: The Big Lebowski
Favorite Book: The Red Tent
Favorite Food: Starbucks Early Grey Tea & Peppermint Patties
Best Part About My Job: Thinking up new ways to meet students where they are and working with an awesome staff dedicated to our students
Something You Don’t Know About Me: I could not live without music; specifically, Italian operas/classical music, Neapolitan love songs, and Rage Against the Machine
Three Words to Describe Me: Loud, sarcastic, silly

Rebecca Ciullo

Enrollment Communications Officer

(203) 576-4409

rciullo@bridgeport.edu

I graduated from University of Bridgeport with my Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing (2015) and MBA in Analytics Intelligence & Marketing (2017). I’m currently pursuing my doctorate in Educational Leadership at UB as well. I’m passionate about my job because I love helping students achieve their goa...

I graduated from University of Bridgeport with my Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing (2015) and MBA in Analytics Intelligence & Marketing (2017). I’m currently pursuing my doctorate in Educational Leadership at UB as well. I’m passionate about my job because I love helping students achieve their goals and dreams. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, my dog, and traveling.

Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Book: 1984 by George Orwell
Favorite Food: Chicken/Eggplant Parm
Best Part About My Job: Helping students achieve their goals and dreams
Something You Don’t Know About Me: I’m a huge dog lover!
Three Words to Describe Me: Funny, helpful, caring

Kiara Lopez

Secretary IV International Student Services

(203) 576-4464

kilopez@bridgeport.edu

My career with the University of Bridgeport began in March 2019 where I started in the Admissions office processing International applications as a secretary. However, within a short time frame my responsibilities shifted and my role became focused on advising our International students before and a...

My career with the University of Bridgeport began in March 2019 where I started in the Admissions office processing International applications as a secretary. However, within a short time frame my responsibilities shifted and my role became focused on advising our International students before and after their arrival on campus. The work that I do for our international students is extremely rewarding and is the reason why I am determined on continuing my own education so that I can expand my career within this field. I just love what I do. I enjoy spending my free time with my husband and children watching movies, playing board games, and being goofy.

Favorite Color: White
Favorite Movie: There are so many good ones, how can I choose a favorite?
Favorite Book: Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan
Favorite Food: Chicken Shawarma wrap with hummus
Best Part About My Job: Being the bridge that connects our international students to achieving their educational goals in the U.S.
Something You Don’t Know About Me: I stood 4ft away from Rihanna at a Beyonce concert and I met Corbin Bleu
Three words to Describe Me: Loud, honest & goofy

Dorothy Classen

International Admissions Officer

(203) 576-4554

dclassen@bridgeport.edu

I graduated from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford in 2012 with a BFA in Photography. In 2013, my art connections brought me to St. Thomas More School, a small boarding school in eastern CT where I started as a yearbook advisor and tutor among several other responsibilities. I fo...

I graduated from the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford in 2012 with a BFA in Photography. In 2013, my art connections brought me to St. Thomas More School, a small boarding school in eastern CT where I started as a yearbook advisor and tutor among several other responsibilities. I found a new passion working with the international students at STM and was promoted to Director of International Students in 2017. I love to travel and learn about other cultures, customs and languages and I am SO excited to link all of my passions together here with the rest of my awesome New UB Admissions crew!
In my free time, I teach (virtual) dance fitness classes: MixxedFit® and Zumba®! I like to read, but tend to watch a lot of movies. And I am close with my friends and family; we hike, love the beach or any body of water really, and just being together ❤

Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Movie: Bridesmaids
Favorite Book: “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi and also George RR Martin’s series “A Song of Ice and Fire”
Favorite Food: Almost any unhealthy carb… I will never say no especially to chips or fries!
Something You Don’t Know About Me: I am simultaneously a travel addict and “homebody.” I have been very fortunate with many travel opportunities across almost every continent, but find it extremely important to balance my travels with time at home in the company of my friends, family and cat!
Three Words to Describe Me: Friendly, caring, open