Meet Your RN Admissions Team

Our RN admissions team is available to help you with your application, program insights, scheduling a visit, and financial aid. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are here to help!

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Marlene Guzman

Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Phone 203-576-3465
  • Email

I started my career in Early Childhood Education working in Head Start programs, in the classroom and eventually overseeing enrollment and Family Services. I continued my education as an adult learner at Gateway Community College, earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University and a master’s in human services from Albertus Magnus College. I’ve always had a passion for supporting others in achieving their goals; I am excited to be a part of that here at UB! I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and shopping!

Favorite color: Pink
Favorite movie: Now and Then
Favorite book: My Sister’s Keeper
Favorite food: Chicken Parmesan
Best part about my job: Seeing students achieve their goals
Something you don’t know about me: I love rollercoasters!
Three words to describe me: funny, caring and resourceful


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Alexander Azure

Financial Aid Counselor - Admissions

  • Phone 475-319-1286
  • Email

I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. While completing my degree, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for a Data Analysis Course while developing my own research thesis exploring police violence and prejudice. These experiences fostered my passion for helping others understand complex concepts and I’m excited to bring my skills to higher education and help support students achieve academic success!

Favorite color: Blue
Favorite movie: Crazy, Stupid, Love
Favorite book: Name of the Wind
Favorite food: How can anyone decide?!?!
Best part about my job: Being able to help students navigate the ins and outs of financial aid so they can focus on their academic careers!
Something you don’t know about me: I love exploring different cultures through food and where they overlap.
Three words to describe me: Patient, empathetic, honest


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Hester Lee

Financial Aid Counselor - Admissions

  • Phone 203-576-4292
  • Email

I received my bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Binghamton University (SUNY-Binghamton) and worked at a finance company for over 13 years. While at the finance company, I worked as an ambassador to improve internal systems and enhance platform customer services. I am thrilled to be at the University of Bridgeport where I can support students and their families to navigate and understand the financial aid process for their next educational journey with the University of Bridgeport.

Favorite color: Pink
Favorite movie: The Matrix
Favorite book: Scarlet Letter
Favorite food: Authentic Asian food
Best part about my job: Helping people around me
Something you don’t know about me: Foodies
Three words to describe me: Passion, Empathy, Care


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Katherine Spinnato

Admissions Officer

  • Phone 203-576-3469
  • Email

I graduated from the University of Connecticut (UConn) with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Science in History/Social Studies Education. During my time at UConn, I minored in Native American and Indigenous Studies and Anthropology. Being a first-generation college graduate, helping students navigate the college admissions process is meaningful to me.

In my free time, I enjoy hiking, spending time with family and friends, and listening to music.

Favorite color: Blue
Favorite movie: US (Jordan Peele)
Favorite book: 1984 by George Orwell
Favorite food: Penne alla Vodka
Best part about my job: Helping students find a path that aligns with their goals
Something you don’t know about me: I was born in Bucharest, Romania
Three words to describe me: Responsible, motivated, kind


Anthony Monterosso

Anthony Monterosso

Applicant Advisor

  • Phone 203-576-4368
  • Email

I am a former high school teacher in Bridgeport. I entered higher education to help students meet their goals so they can have a better quality of life after their time in college.

Favorite color: Green
Favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan
Favorite book: The Things They Carried
Favorite food: Sushi
Best part about my job: Helping people achieve their goals
Something you don’t know about me: I used to teach high school
Three words to describe me: Loyal, Hardworking, Disciplined


Nicoletta Catania

Nicoletta Catania

Applicant Advisor

  • Phone 203-576-4176
  • Email

I have a bachelor’s in Psychological Science from Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). While at CCSU, I studied Spanish as a minor and worked in special education at the elementary level for 3 years. I am ecstatic to switch from a special education role to a higher education role and see how I can help students achieve their goals!

Favorite color: Pink
Favorite movie: Lady and the Tramp
Favorite book: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Favorite food: Pasta
Best part about my job: Working with students and watching them become successful.
Something you don’t know about me: I used to teach high school
Three words to describe me: Loyal, kind, and listener


Brandon Carasquillo

Brandon Carasquillo

Admissions Officer

  • Phone 203-576-4696
  • Email

I was a transfer student from Middlesex Community College and graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. I enjoy helping others and am excited to help transfer students pursue their dream careers. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

Favorite color: Maroon
Favorite movie: Shrek 2 or The Prestige
Favorite book: Flowers For Algernon
Favorite food: Steak
Something you don’t know about me: My favorite show is Breaking Bad and I actually met Bryan Cranston.
Three words to describe me: curious, funny, easygoing

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