Admissions Officers
Theresa Abbott
Assistant Director
kellyt4@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: Alaska, California (Northern), Colorado, Hawaii, Maine
Favorite thing about Troy
I love going out to Grafton State Park to kayak and go for hikes around the lakes. In downtown Troy, I love the wood-fired pizza at Bacchus.
Hanif Cropper
Admissions Counselor
cropph@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New York City (Brooklyn), Ohio, Oklahoma
Favorite thing about Troy
I spend most of my lunch breaks at I Love New York Pizza. I also enjoy Rockin‘ on the River during the summer time.
Ulysses deArmas
Associate Director
dearmu@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: New York City (Staten Island, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens), Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Guam, Puerto Rico
Favorite thing about Troy
My favorite places in Troy are The Ruck for their wonderful wings and wing burgers, and Manory’s. I love Manory’s because it looks like a hole in the wall, but the food is fantastic and the friendly wait staff do a great job.
Jim Driggs
Admissions Counselor
driggj@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington
Favorite thing about Troy
Troy is a great small city! I love Manory’s for breakfast and Dinosaur BBQ for lunch and dinner. Tri-City Valley Cats baseball games are a great way to watch minor league baseball. I also love supporting our RPI sports teams!
Meghan Griggs
Assistant Director
griggm2@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas
Favorite thing about Troy
I love to go to the Troy Farmer‘s Market on Saturday mornings, and discover the cute new boutiques. Downtown Troy also has some of the best food options in the Capital District. Two of my favorite places are Troy Kitchen and Thunder Mountain Curry, an Indian/Pakistani and Thai restaurant located right here on campus.
Heather Hansen
Associate Director
hoffah@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: Massachusetts (Western/Central), New York (Capital District)
Favorite thing about Troy
Ali Baba Mediterranean restaurant – it's a short walk from campus, and the fresh-baked lavash with yogurt sauce is amazing! Slidin' Dirty is my downtown favorite. They have the best, most unique sliders and tacos, and it's a very cool atmosphere.
Melissa Johnson
Admissions Counselor
johnsm20@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: Delaware, New York (Rockland & Westchester Counties), Pennsylvania
Favorite thing about Troy
I love Psychedelicatessen – it’s a great place for a bagel and coffee.
Arianna Livshits
Assistant Director
paluma3@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: California (Southern), Connecticut
Favorite thing about Troy
Troy Kitchen is my absolute favorite place to eat in Troy! This fancy food court has a variety of food options for everybody. Poke bowls, gyros, and taco salads are some of my favorites, but there is so much more. I could go every day for lunch or dinner (which I often find myself doing) and always have a different and delicious meal!
Karen S. Long
Director, Undergraduate Admission
longks@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: Massachusetts (Greater Boston & Cape Cod)
Favorite thing about Troy
I love the variety of cultural activities and festivals offered throughout the year. From concerts in EMPAC and the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, to summer concerts along the Hudson River, the music scene in Troy is vibrant. Troy Night Out, Chowderfest, the Pig Out, and the Victorian Christmas Stroll are great annual events that bring the local community together.
Greg Marcoux
Assistant Director
marcog@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont
Favorite thing about Troy
I love Troy because there is always something to do. There are many great restaurants to visit in downtown – Brown’s, Dinosaur BBQ, or Slidin’ Dirty, just to name a few. There is also the Troy Farmer’s Market, which is always great to get some local food and produce. Troy is in a great location as well, being 10 minutes from Albany and 3 hours from Boston, NYC, and Montreal. Whether it is one of the great restaurants, events downtown, or a quick trip to a larger city, there is always something to do!
Alexandria Pizzola
Admissions Counselor
pizzoa@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York (Long Island), North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Favorite thing about Troy
From the top floors of the Troy Public Library to the fabulous cafes to the vibrant street art, Troy offers so much to explore and experience. One of my personal favorites is the Front Parlor Series, a monthly event where amateur and veteran storytellers share true stories based on a common theme.
Nicholas Rosato
Associate Director; Director of Transfer Admission
rosatn@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: New York (Central Hudson Valley & Catskills), International (excluding China & India), Transfer
Favorite thing about Troy
Troy Night Out – a monthly arts and cultural event held the last Friday of every month in downtown Troy. It’s a great opportunity to check out the local, unique shops, art galleries, musicians, and restaurants.
Hannah Simms
Admissions Counselor
simmsh2@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: New Jersey
Favorite thing about Troy
I absolutely love Troy Night Out, a monthly art night held in gallery spaces all across downtown Troy. It is a fabulous excuse to try a new restaurant and then check out the amazing work of Troy‘s most creative minds. When it comes to a daytime experience, Illium Cafe is delicious and a total gem.
Megan Whalen
Assistant Director; Director of International Recruitment
doppm@rpi.eduArea of Responsibility: New York (Central, Northern, Western), International (China & India)
Favorite thing about Troy
Sweet Sue’s is one of my favorite lunch/sweet treat spots in Downtown Troy – the menu is farm-to-plate, simple, and changes with the seasons or the weather!