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Jamiere Abney

he/him/his

, Admissions Office

Why I chose WOU

I was impressed with the WOU's ambition to become more well known and viewed as an option for more students. I admire the diversity and push to be a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). I am also excited to take part in the university's strategic planning to help set future goals of success. On a more personal note - My wife is from the town of Monmouth, OR, I'm a graduate of Willamette Univ., and as new parents we were interested in being closer to a community of family and friends.

At WOU since

06/30/2023

Hobbies

Family time, Enjoying watching sports, & Trying new/fun foods

Fun fact

My 7-month old daughter has already visited 20 U.S. states.

Hometown

Albemarle, NC

Favorite book/movie

I am a huge Potter Head and have read each Harry Potter book at least 3x and seen the movies more than I can count!

Areas of responsibility

Undergraduate Admissions

Education

Willamette University, 2012 - B.A. (Psychology)

Harvard University Graduate School of Education, 2017 - Ed.M. (Higher Education)

University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, ABD - Ed.D. (Higher Education Management)

Professional experience

Colgate University, July 2017 – June 2023

Associate Dean of Admission, Coordinator of Outreach for Opportunity and Inclusion (2019 - 2023)
Senior Assistant Dean of Admission, Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment (2017 - 2019)

Willamette University, Assistant Director of Admission, March 2014 – August 2016

Awards and honors

College Guidance Network (CGM) webinar guest, for College Planning Seminar series’ episode on college visits (Feb. 8, 2023)

Keynote for April 2022 “Life after WU” virtual event

May 2021 Kitsap Sun profile highlighting my personal journey from NC to WA fueled by racism and prejudice

Feature Q&A profile in Sept. 2016 The Chronicle for Higher Education

Blogger for Bright Horizons College Coach: The Insider blog is where college experts weigh in on latest college admissions topics

Book Contributor, College Admission Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing College Who you are and What Matters to You. Ethan Sawyer’s aka “The College Essay Guy” 2020 book

2019 & 2020 NACAC Guiding the Way to Inclusion (GWI) Conference Presenter

Guest interview, Black & Highly Dangerous podcast, “bridging the gap between academia and the people” through discussion of social & political issues impacting the Black community

Professional Athlete: Running-back, 2012 NORTH Division Champion, Lübeck Seals American Football Club in Germany

Professional memberships

National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Pacific Northwest Association of College Admission Counseling (PNACAC)

Willamette University Alumni Board of Directors

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