Jason Riendeau

Title: Director of Main Campus Enrollment
Phone: 203.823.7354
Text Number: 203.823.7354
Email: [email protected]

About Me: With nearly 20 years of experience in college admissions, I specialize in helping students and families navigate the enrollment process with confidence and ease. Throughout my career at private colleges, I have focused on creating a positive student experience, implementing innovative technologies, and developing strategies that make the college journey more efficient and stress-free.

My expertise includes enrollment marketing, student recruitment, enrollment coaching, event management, and fostering collaboration across campus to ensure every student feels supported.

As a parent of two children in the Amity School District, I understand the importance of finding the right college fit. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with family and friends and am on a mission to visit every Disney park in the world! I also love snowmobiling and skiing with my kids.

I hold an associate’s degree from the State University of New York – Suffolk, a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Haven, and a master’s in public administration from the University of New Haven.

• Advice: Your starting point does not define your success—the real measure is where you finish and the goals you achieve along the way.
• Favorite Place on Campus: Football Tailgates in the Fall
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Vyne Restaurant & Bar, Middlebury, CT.
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: Post University, of course! Have you seen our campus?

Monique Bolt

Title: Associate Director of Main Campus Admissions
Phone: 203.596.4555
Email: [email protected]

I bring nearly 20 years of experience in higher education to my role as Associate Director of Main Campus Admissions at Post University. My background includes serving as an Associate Vice President for Enrollment & Campus Visit Experience, Academic Advisor, and Adjunct Professor, giving me a comprehensive understanding of the student journey. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business management and an Executive MBA, both from the University of New Haven.

I am passionate about supporting students and families, creating meaningful connections, and fostering a welcoming campus environment where every student can envision and achieve their goals.

Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, and relaxing at the beach. As a proud mom, I find balance and inspiration in both my professional life and the moments that matter most at home.

I am thrilled to be part of the Post University community and look forward to helping future Eagles find their place and their path

• Advice for Incoming Students: Take advantage of the support around you. At Post University, you are never expected to navigate college alone. Connect with your advisors and professors early, ask questions, and get involved—your engagement will build confidence and set you up for success.
• Favorite Place on Campus: Leever Hall—home of the Eagles Nest and a great spot to connect with fellow Eagles!
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Maggie McFly’s—just minutes from campus with plenty of great options.
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark: The Mattatuck Museum for its rich collection of local art and history.

Azria Rountree

Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
Territory: AL, AZ, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MS, MT, WI, WV
Phone: 203.596.4689
Email: [email protected]

About Me: I have a passion for leading our recruitment team and supporting students throughout their academic journey. For my undergraduate degree, I studied communications and later earned my Master of Business Administration. I have over 15 years of experience in public speaking and 10 years of experience working with students! My ultimate favorite is watching our students walk across the stage at graduation.

• Advice: There are many different scholarships that you may qualify for. Apply for as many as you can! Please do some research; it is money you do not have to pay back and could reduce the cost of tuition.
• Favorite Place on Campus: Outside of the Torrance building, you can get a lovely view of the campus and the beautiful sunsets.
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Viron Rondo
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: Broadway shows, musical showcases, and Post University commencements. The Palace Theater would have to be my favorite spot in the city. If you are looking for a great time with a historical spin, this is a must!

Sean Sylvester

Title: Associate Director of Athletic Recruitment
Territory: Hartford County/Middlesex County
Phone: 475.235.7015
Email: [email protected]

About Me: I am a graduate of Post University with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business administration and sport management. I was a pitcher on the Post Eagles Baseball team from 2010-2013. As the Associate Director of Athletic Recruitment, my role is to guide prospective student-athletes and their families through the admissions and athletic recruitment process.

• Advice: Get involved – Join clubs, sports teams, or other student organizations to meet people with similar interests. Embrace new experiences – Be open to new perspectives – Find a balance – Make time for both your studies and your social life, and remember to have fun.
• Favorite Place on Campus: Lamoy Field – Drubner Athletic Center 
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Jesse Camille’s Restaurant
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: Waterbury Municipal Stadium

Damon Atkinson

Title: Main Campus Admissions Counselor
Territory: Waterbury, CT
Phone: 203.568.1652
Email: [email protected]

About Me: As a Main Campus Admissions Counselor at Post University, I represent the university at high school visits, college fairs, and community events, hosting Instant Decision Days and leading college readiness workshops. My role focuses on guiding prospective students through every step of the admissions process, making it personal by calling, checking in, and supporting them until enrollment. I also build strong relationships with school counselors, transfer coordinators, and families within my assigned territory to increase awareness of Post University.

I began my career in higher education in 2021 to help students with backgrounds like mine discover opportunities and resources. My motivation comes from my family, future, and legacy. My academic background includes business administration and communication and media studies, and I have coached high school football since 2019. Born in Danbury and raised in Waterbury, I am proud to serve my community. Currently, I am pursuing my master’s degree at Post, and I am expected to graduate in 2027. Feel free to reach out with any admissions questions, I am here to help you succeed.

• Advice: Research your options, commit to the right fit, and remember that excellence is not a choice, it is a habit.
• Favorite Place on Campus: Traurig Library (Quiet Area)
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: El Cardenal Restaurant
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: Waterbury Municipal Stadium

Gabrielle Blo

Title: Main Campus Admissions Counselor
Phone: 475.559.0397
Email: [email protected]

About Me: I am a proud New Jersey native and an even prouder member of the Post Admissions team. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of New Haven and a master’s degree in business administration right here at Post University. As an admissions advisor, I hope to be a safe space for students who may be unsure about their future. My goal is always for students to feel empowered to excel both in the classroom and in the community.

When I am not at work, I enjoy watching documentaries, crafting, and going shopping!

• Advice: Never be afraid to step out of your comfort zone! Join a club or strike up a conversation with your new classmates. Embrace the uncomfortable!
• Favorite Place on Campus: Eagles Nest!
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Natural Kitchen
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: Palace Theater

Kate Frederick

Title: Main Campus Admissions Counselor
Territory: Fairfield County and Litchfield County
Phone: 203.802.4582
Email: [email protected] 

About Me: I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Albertus Magnus College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Sacred Heart University.

With over 18 years of experience in higher education, I have had the privilege of working closely with students of all ages, helping them discover their potential, achieve their goals, and navigate their educational journeys. In addition to my work in education, I have experience as a motivational speaker, on-air talent, and podcaster, which has deepened my passion for inspiring and connecting with others.

As a dedicated mental health advocate, I strive to encourage balance, resilience, and self-belief in every aspect of life. Outside of work, I am deeply into fitness, meditation, and spending time outdoors, with the beach and nature being my happy places. My two incredible children, Kayla and Chase, are my greatest inspiration and the driving force behind everything I do.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me. I would like the opportunity to connect and help guide you on your higher education journey.

• Advice: “Take every opportunity presented, you never know where it can lead”
• Favorite Place on Campus: The Wellness Center and Campus Field
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Moli
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: The Mattatuck Museum

Mike Gormley

Title: Main Campus Transfer/ Military Counselor
Territory: Transfer & Military Recruitment
Phone: 475.389.1516
Email: [email protected]

About Me: I am an alumnus of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. When not helping students find a way into college, I enjoy golf, my Boston sports teams, and spending time with my wife and two daughters (when they will have me). Before working in admissions, I worked in marketing and communications, running major corporate events. I love discovering new music and following independent artists’ journeys.

• Advice: Spend as little time as possible INSIDE your dorm room. Get out there and meet people. Study in a common space. Relax somewhere else on campus. There are so many ways for you to socialize and put yourself out there. Get uncomfortable and discover what you can do.
• Favorite Place on Campus:  LaMoy Field – watching the Eagles in action
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck:  Diorio Restaurant & Bar – best Italian food in town
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location:  Mattatuck State Forest – great place for a hike

Ben Goth

Title: Main Campus Admissions Counselor
Territory: CA, NY, TN, TX, VA
Phone: 475.559.3383
Text Number: 475.559.3383
Email: [email protected]

About Me: I am a Waterbury native and graduate of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY, with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Jewish Studies. Outside the office, I teach myself guitar, write short-verse poetry, and play golf. Before joining the team at Post, I was working in government roles and research assistantships at school. My role as an admissions advisor is to foster relationships with students, their families, and high school counselors at various college fairs and visits, as well as keep all parties involved throughout the search process.

• Advice: Life is not about ‘finding’ yourself, but ‘creating’ yourself. Now is the time to get into that creative groove and allow yourself some flexibility if you try something and it doesn’t feel right. Just keep reinventing!
• Favorite Place on Campus: Eagles Nest, a great recreational area to connect with others!
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Senor Pancho’s in nearby Thomaston and Middlebury, CT.
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: Palace Theater, with year-round shows of all kinds, and where Post holds its commencement ceremony!

Sarve Keshavarz

Title: Main Campus Admissions Counselor
Territory: AK, AR, CO, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA
Phone: 475.559.2668
Email: [email protected]

About Me: I have a passion for diversity and academia. I use my lived and vicarious experiences to support students from all walks of life to figure out their direction in higher education. When I am not supporting prospective students through the admissions process, I empower the immigrant and refugee community as an instructor and education advocate here in Connecticut.

I currently hold my master’s degree in criminal justice from Central Connecticut State University and have worked with amazing people and faculty throughout the course of my academic career. It is this rewarding period of my life that inspires me every day to encourage students to expand their perspectives of the world, make the most of their opportunities, and support my personal goal of making education accessible to all.

• Advice: Adapt your mindset, be open to change, and you will find yourself right where you need to be.
• Favorite Place on Campus: The space in front of the Traurig Library (a beautiful place to study or practice mindfulness in view of the Circle)
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: MOTW in New Haven
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location:  The Palace Theater (their “Immigrant Stories” speaker series is a must-see!)

Yesenia Llanos-King

Title: Main Campus Admissions Counselor
Territory: All Graduate Recruitment
Phone: 203.568.1652
Text Number: 203.884.6736
Email: [email protected]

About Me: I am a Main Campus Admissions Counselor dedicated to helping students find a clear, confident path to college. Whether you are just starting your search or comparing acceptances, I am here to demystify deadlines, scholarships, and life at our main campus. I work closely with students, families, and counselors to make sure every question gets answered, no matter how big or small.

I hold two master’s degrees: one in social work from Hunter College, and another in business administration (human resources) from our very own Post. I’m a proud alumna.

My favorite part of this job, aside from sharing my experiences as a student—is watching students discover their fit: an academic program that sparks curiosity, a club that feels like home, and a community ready to cheer them on.

When I am not reading applications, you will find me spending time with my two children, reading, or searching for the next great documentary.

I cannot wait to connect and help you take your next step!

• Advice: “If you do not stand for something, you will fall for anything.”
• Favorite Place on Campus: The Circle- the middle of campus. Where everything connects.
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Los Garcia Food Truck. You cannot come to Waterbury and not taste the best Mexican Food Truck!
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: The Palace Theater

Tayler Page

Title: Main Campus Admissions Counselor
Territory: New Haven County, US Territories, Domestic students living abroad
Phone: 203.527.2130
Email: [email protected]

About Me: I am a Waterbury native and alumna of Southern Connecticut State University (cultural anthropology) and American University (public anthropology). I am a returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Botswana 2016-2018 & Zambia 2018-2019). I love spending time with friends and family and exploring the world.

• Advice: You can do ANYTHING! Do not ever count yourself out.
• Favorite Place on Campus: The esports gaming lounge
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Mecha Noodle Bar
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: The Mattatuck Museum 

Ethan Rush

Title: Main Campus Admissions Counselor
Territory: NJ, NC, SC, OH, PA
Phone/Text: 475.389.1761
Email: [email protected]

About Me: I am a long-time resident of Goshen, CT and a graduate of Central Connecticut State University in New Britain and Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted, CT. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English and Cinema Studies and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. In my role as an admissions advisor, I engage with the students and their families through college fairs, personal visits, and the sharing of Post’s unique mission with high school advisors, leaders, and faculty. My mission is for you to be successful in your collegiate and career journey!

In my free time, I tutor students and assist them as they seek their dream jobs and create inspiring resumes and cover letters through my business, First Solutions Tutoring; helping students is something that comes natural to me. I am also a dedicated filmmaker, voice-over artist, and an incredible writer of short stories.

• Advice: It does not matter what you come from; it only matters where you are going – this piece of advice has gotten me through several trials and difficult challenges in my life, and I have seen the power of this statement reflected in the lives of others. Believe in yourself, work hard, and you will never be disappointed.
• Favorite Place on Campus: Being a bookworm, it is only natural that my favorite place on campus is the Traurig Library! The wonderful selection of research material and quiet areas are ideal for study groups, brainstorming sessions, and essay writing.
• Favorite Restaurant/Food Truck: Salsa Fresca in Avon, CT.
• Favorite Waterbury Landmark/Location: Brass Mill Center in Waterbury, CT. The unique architecture and open areas make it the perfect location for film shoots and photography.