Contact the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid
Office of Admission | Office of Financial Aid | |
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Office location | Shanahan Center, Room #1405 | |
Office hours | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | |
admission@hmc.edu | financial_aid@hmc.edu | |
Phone | 909.621.8011 | 909.621.8055 |
Fax | 909.607.7046 | 909.607.4494 |
Mailing Address | Office of Admission and Financial Aid Harvey Mudd College 301 Platt Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711 |
Meet the Admission Staff

Thyra Briggs
Vice President of Admission and Financial Aidshe/her
Hometown: Concord, MA
High school: Concord-Carlisle High School
Favorite local eatery: Nuno’s Bistro
Territories:
- States: Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
- US Territories: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands,
- California: Far Northern California, North Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County, Sacramento
- International: India, Western Europe

Peter Osgood
Director of Admissionhe/him
Hometown: Seattle, WA
High school: Lakeside School
Favorite local eatery: Creme Bakery
Territories:
- States: Alaska, DC (District of Columbia), Maryland, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia
- California: San Francisco County, San Mateo County
- International: APO/DPO, East Asia

Raissa Diamante
Director of Enrollment Strategies and Operationsshe/her/siya, nagsasalita ng Filipino
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
High school: North Hollywood High School
Favorite local eatery: Trader Joe’s
Territories:
- States: Nevada, New York
- California: West San Gabriel Valley, West Los Angeles and Beach Cities, East Los Angeles

Zach Valdez
Associate Director of Admissionhe/him
Hometown: Upland, CA
High School: Damien High School
Favorite local eatery: Some Crust Bakery
Territories:
- States: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Wyoming
- California: East Bay, Inland Empire, Imperial Valley
- International: Caribbean, Latin America

Kimberly Ortiz
Assistant Director of Admissionshe/her/ella, habla español, first-gen
Hometown: South Central LA, CA
High School: Crossroads School
Favorite local eatery: El Metate
Territories:
- States: Illinois
- California: Santa Clara County, South and South Central Los Angeles, Central Valley
- International: Africa

Natalia Duran
Assistant Director of Admissionshe/her, habla español, first-gen
Hometown: Montclair, CA
High School: Montclair High School
Favorite local eatery: Bowl House
Territories:
- States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
- California: South Bay, Long Beach, Orange County
- International: Eastern Europe, Middle East

Ruby Ferehawk
Admission Counselorshe/her
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
High School: Hamilton High School
Favorite local eatery: Pepo Melo
Territories:
- States: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Oklahoma, Texas
- California: Mid City Los Angeles, San Diego County
- International: Canada, South Asia

Kevin Arifin
Admission Counselorhe/him
Hometown: Walnut, CA
High School: Walnut High School
Favorite local eatery: Poke Dot
Territories:
- States: Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
- California: Ventura, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, San Fernando Valley, East San Gabriel Valley
- International: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands (Oceania), Southeast Asia

Lauren Brown
Operations Assistantshe/her
Hometown: Rosemead, CA
High School: Nogales High School
Favorite local eatery: Riceberry Thai Kitchen

Cynthia Perez
Operations Assistantshe/her, habla español, first-gen
Hometown: Fontana, CA
High School: Henry J. Kaiser High School
Favorite local eatery: Tatsu Ramen
Meet the Financial Aid Staff

Thyra Briggs
Vice President of Admission and Financial Aidshe/her
Hometown: Concord, MA
High school: Concord-Carlisle High School
Favorite local eatery: Nuno’s Bistro

Gilma Lopez
Director of Financial Aidshe/her/ella, habla español, first-gen
Hometown: Lynwood, CA
High School: Abraham Lincoln High School
Favorite local eatery: Dr. Grubb’s

Monica Heng
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Hometown: Eastvale, CA
High School: Artesia High School
Favorite local eatery: Dr. Grubb’s

Christine Mikusky
Financial Aid Counselorshe/her
Hometown: Alta Loma, CA
High School: St. Lucy’s Priory High School
Favorite local eatery: Cheesecake Factory

Maricela Gonzalez
Financial Aid Coordinatorshe/her/ella, habla español, first-gen
Hometown: Chino, CA
High School: Bell High School
Favorite local eatery: Don Sushi Cafe