Meet Your Counselors
HU Admissions Counselors
We know that applying to college can be a little daunting and a lot of work, and we’re here to help! If you have questions about Harrisburg University, your application, university life, or anything in between, reach out to someone on our HU Admissions team.
Our team of admissions counselors is available to support you, and reaching out to us is straightforward and convenient. Feel free to email or call the phone numbers below for direct contact with a representative.
Hosman “Oz” Uraga Director of Recruitment
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration | Master of Student Affairs in Higher Education
Favorite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Favorite music genre: Early 2000’s R&B
Favorite free time activity: During my free time, I enjoy traveling the world
Kelly Griffith Director of Admissions Operations
kgriffith@harrisburgu.edu
717-901-5192
Hometown: Paradise, PA
Favorite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Favorite music genre: Rock and Hip Hop
Favorite free time activity: Spending time with my 2 children
Zac Goren Assistant Director of Admissions
zgoren@harrisburgu.edu
717-901-5153
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Favorite book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Favorite music genre: Pop and Rap
Favorite free time activity: Golf and Video Games
Madison Ellis ADMISSIONS RECRUITER
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (minor in Health Communication)
Favorite book: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Favorite music genre: Indie Folk, Pop
Favorite free time activity: Spending time with my cats, painting, trying new coffee shops
Peter Silva Admissions Recruiter
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Science Esports Management, Production and Performance
Favorite book: The Stormlight Archive: Oathbringer
Favorite music genre: Hip Hop, Rap, R&B
Favorite free time activity: Gaming and Pokemon Card collecting
Raymond “DJ” Hamilton Assistant Director of Admission/Freshmen and Transfers
Hometown: York, PA
Degree: Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice | Master of Business (MBA) with a certification in Project Management
Favorite book: 48 Laws of Power
Favorite music genre: Alternative/Hip-hip
Favorite free time activity: Golf and Snowboarding
Brian Morris Director of Admission Operations and CRM System
bmorris@harrisburgu.edu
717-901-5158
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, in Psychology
Favorite book: Basketball (and Other Things) – Shea Serrano
Favorite music genre: Country, Classic Rock, Rap, and Hip-Hop
Favorite free time activity: Recreational sports, video games, and going to the movies.
Shawna Billheimer Assistant Director of Admissions and CRM Manager
Hometown: Bangor, PA
Degree: Bachelors of Arts in Communication/Public Relations and Minor in Politics/Government | Master of Arts in Communication
Favorite book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Favorite music genre: Alternative Rock, Pop, and Country
Favorite free time activity: Travel, attending concerts and Broadway shows, fitness, hanging out with my cats.
