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Hannah Estabrook

Hannah joined the admissions team in the summer of 2023 to serve as the Graduate Admission Coordinator for Ripon College’s first master’s program in Exercise Science. In addition to graduate students, Hannah also works with incoming undergraduate students who are interested in the Masters of Exercise Science 4+1 direct-entry program.
She is a graduate of Coe College where she majored in English and Secondary Education. Prior to working in admissions, she was a high school English Language Arts teacher where she taught American Literature, Creative Writing, and Journalism. After a few years in teaching, Hannah became an admissions counselor at a private 4-year liberal arts institution in Iowa where she worked with undergraduate students.
Outside of the office, Hannah enjoys spending time with her husband, Cody and their son Flynn. She also enjoys reading, writing short stories, traveling, and fishing.

Abi Urbina

Abi Urbina’23 is the Admission and Student Life Post Graduate Assistant. She began working in the Office of Admission as well as the Student Life office right after her graduation in May. While at Ripon College She majored in Political Science and minored in Economics. Within the Office of Admission, Abi meets with prospective students and supervises a student team. Outside of the office Abi enjoys spending time with her friends, making random tiktok recipes, and watching movies.

Dalila Manjusak

Dalila joined Ripon recently as an Admission Counselor/Campus Event Coordinator. She is excited to be able to work with students and guide them on their college journeys. She also looks forward to seeing them and their families at the campus events she helps plan. She works with students from western Wisconsin from cities like Madison, La Crosse, and Eau Claire. She graduated from UW Oshkosh with a Psychology degree and Communications minor. Before coming to Ripon, Dalila was an Account Manager at a paint company in West Bend, WI where she learned many skills but knew she wanted to work more directly with youth. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and cats. She enjoys shopping, concerts, and trying all sorts of new foods.

Noelle Korzeniewski

Noelle earned degrees from Ripon in theater and religion, and went on to receive a master’s in Christian bible studies. Before coming back to Ripon College as an admission counselor, she worked at a plasma donation center as a Training Lead Technician in phlebotomy. It’s always important to try new things outside of your comfort zone to continue to learn and grow!

She enjoys board games, multiple craft projects, going on outdoor adventures with her partner Marcus and dog Grace, visiting Door County a lot, and trading Disney Pins all over the country. Her inspiration in life is Mr. Rogers – leading by his example. Noelle looks forward to helping students find next steps in their college career journey.

“You see, everybody is different, and everybody is valuable. The world can be a better place because you are in it.” – Fred Rogers

Cameron Collier

Cameron Collier ’12 returned home to Ripon College in late June of 2022. Cameron graduated from Ripon College in 2012 with degrees in environmental studies and history. During his time away from the college he held various management positions for the nation’s fourth largest independent garden center.

In Cameron’s free time he enjoys spending time with his family, numerous pets (dog, cat, rabbit and horse), playing/watching sports, gardening and painting. Not to mention telling his numerous “dad” jokes!

Here at Ripon, Cameron helps students find their home away from home in Wisconsin’s Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties. Cameron also assists students looking to attend Ripon College from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.

Carrie Crist

After a career in Special Education serving students in Arizona, Kuwait, and Luxembourg, Carrie joined the Admission team as the Visit Experience Coordinator and an Admission Counselor. She hails from Toledo, Ohio, and received her undergraduate degree from Ball State University and her master’s from King’s College, University of London. Her recruitment territory includes the Wisconsin counties of Adams, Marquette, Waushara, and Green Lake, as well as Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana.

Carrie has enjoyed getting to know the city of Ripon and the faculty, staff, and students of the College. You are sure to find her cheering on the Red Hawks at sporting events and theatre productions.

When Carrie’s not engaged in getting prospective students excited about Ripon, she is most likely kayaking or spending time with her nieces in Oshkosh. She also loves reading, playing tennis, going to see the Brewers, and taking classes at the YMCA.

Hannah Grassnickle

Hannah began working in the Office of Admission in 2017. Hannah serves as the Assistant Director of Admission as well as the Transfer and International Coordinator for the office. She primarily works with transfer and international students along with students in Northeast Wisconsin and Michigan. Hannah also works closely with the student interns in the Office of Admission.

She is a graduate of Ripon College where she majored in Politics and Government and Cardinal Stritch University where she received her Masters in Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership. Outside of the office, she spends her time volunteering with youth in Wisconsin, reading, baking and spending time with her family.

Sarah Quella

Sarah began working in the Admission Office in 2015. Sarah works with prospective students and their families at all points throughout the admission process. She primarily works with families from the Eastern and Southeastern regions of the US.

Sarah also oversees the CRM system for the Admission Office. She is a graduate of St. Norbert College where she majored in Elementary Education and Marian University where she received her Masters in Educational Technology. Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

John Ingemann

John Ingemann ’12 is the Associate Director of Admission and Digital Recruitment Coordinator. However, before working at Ripon in a professional capacity, John first joined the Ripon community as a student in 2008. While at Ripon, he double majored in English and Theatre, wrote for the College Days newspaper, acted on stage with the Theatre department, served as a living group leader, played ultimate frisbee, and worked an on-campus and off-campus job. He joined the Ripon College Office of Admission in 2012 after graduation and began his professional career.

In his role in the Office of Admission, John recruits students from Fond du Lac, Calumet, Sheboygan, and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin and the entire states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. As the Digital Recruitment Coordinator, John is happy to connect with students via the Applicant Portal, ZeeMee, and other digital services the Office of Admission offers to help students learn about Ripon College. If you have any questions about these resources, contact him today!

Jennifer Machacek

Jenn Machacek serves as the Vice President for Enrollment. In her role, Jenn oversees all aspects of the Office of Admission and the Office of Financial Aid. She also resides on the Administrative Council at the College.

Jenn has spent the last 28 years in higher education, specifically in enrollment management. She joined the Ripon team in the fall of 2013. Jenn also enjoys managing territories in the Fox Valley, SE Wisconsin and HI for the college. Jenn graduated from Marquette University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science from the College of Business Administration specializing in marketing. She earned her MBA from Marquette University in 2001 with an emphasis in marketing. She has served in numerous enrollment leadership roles throughout the state of Wisconsin and at national levels.

In her down time she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Bob and their three children Alexandrea, Matt and Jake. She also loves hiking, traveling and reading.