Contact the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid

 Office of AdmissionOffice of Financial Aid
Office locationShanahan Center, Room #1405
Office hours8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Emailadmission@hmc.edufinancial_aid@hmc.edu
Phone909.621.8011909.621.8055
Fax909.607.7046909.607.4494
Mailing AddressOffice of Admission and Financial Aid
Harvey Mudd College
301 Platt Blvd.
Claremont, CA 91711
Contact Information

Meet the Admission Staff

Thyra Briggs

Thyra Briggs

Vice President of Admission and Financial Aidshe/hertbriggs@hmc.edu

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: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
  • California: San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sacramento Counties, and all points north
  • International: Canada, India, Western Europe
Raissa Diamante

Raissa Diamante

Executive Director of Admissionshe/her/siya, nagsasalita ng Filipinordiamante@hmc.edu

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
High school: North Hollywood High School
Favorite local eatery: Trader Joe’s

Territories:

  • States: Nevada and New York
  • California: City of Los Angeles (excluding the San Fernando Valley and South LA), Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena, West San Gabriel Valley
  • International: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and South Asia (excluding India)
Emily Sheldon

Emily Sheldon

Senior Associate Director of Admissionshe/her emsheldon@hmc.edu

Hometown: Glendale, AZ
High school: Cactus High School
Favorite local eatery: Daddyji

Territories:

  • States: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
  • California: Central Valley, San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
  • International: China and Hong Kong
Jason Santiago

Jason Santiago

Associate Director of AdmissionSystems and Operations he/him jsantiago@hmc.edu

Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
High school: Rancho Cucamonga High School
Favorite local eatery: 21 Choices Frozen Yogurt

Zach Valdez

Zach Valdez

Associate Director of Admissionhe/him zvaldez@hmc.edu

Hometown: Upland, CA
High School: Damien High School
Favorite local eatery: Some Crust Bakery

Territories:

  • States: Arizona, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
  • California: Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
  • International: Africa
Natalia Duran

Natalia Duran

Associate Director of Admissionshe/her, habla español, first-gennduran@hmc.edu

Hometown: Montclair, CA
High School: Montclair High School
Favorite local eatery: Bowl House

Territories:

  • States: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah
  • Territories: Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
  • California: Central Coast and Santa Clara County
  • International: Caribbean and Latin America
Kevin Arifin

Kevin Arifin

Assistant Director of Admissionhe/himkarifin@hmc.edu

Hometown: Walnut, CA
High School: Walnut High School
Favorite local eatery: Poke Dot

Territories:

  • States: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas
  • California: East San Gabriel Valley, North Orange County, San Diego County, Imperial Valley
  • International: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands (Oceania), Southeast Asia
Ililta Pina

Ililta Pina

Admission Counselorshe/heripina@hmc.edu

Hometown: Westport, CT
High School: Greens Farms Academy

Territories:

  • States: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
  • California: South LA, South Bay (LA Area) and Long Beach, South Orange County
  • International: Eastern Europe and Middle East
Cynthia Perez

Cynthia Perez

Operations Assistantshe/her, habla español, first-gencyperez@hmc.edu

Hometown: Fontana, CA
High School: Henry J. Kaiser High School
Favorite local eatery: Elvira’s Mexican Grill

Natalie Bedney

Natalie Bedney

Operations Assistantshe/hernbedney@hmc.edu

Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
High School: Loma Linda Academy
Favorite local eatery: King’s Fish House

Meet the Financial Aid Staff

Thyra Briggs

Thyra Briggs

Vice President of Admission and Financial Aidtbriggs@hmc.edu

Hometown: Concord, MA
High school: Concord-Carlisle High School
Favorite local eatery: Nuno’s Bistro

Gilma Lopez

Gilma Lopez

Director of Financial Aidshe/her/ella, habla español, first-genglopez@hmc.edu

Hometown: Lynwood, CA
High School: Abraham Lincoln High School
Favorite local eatery: Dr. Grubb’s

Robin Thompson

Robin Thompson

Associate Director of Financial Aidrobthompson@hmc.edu

Hometown: Kula, Maui, Hawaii
High School: Seabury Hall
Favorite local eatery: Créme Bakery

Monica Heng

Monica Heng

Assistant Director of Financial Aidmheng@hmc.edu

Hometown: Eastvale, CA
High School: Artesia High School
Favorite local eatery: Dr. Grubb’s

Christine Mikusky

Christine Mikusky

Financial Aid Counselorcmikusky@hmc.edu

Hometown: Alta Loma, CA
High School: St. Lucy’s Priory High School
Favorite local eatery: Cheesecake Factory

Maricela Gonzalez

Maricela Gonzalez

Financial Aid Coordinatorshe/her/ella, habla español, first-genmargonzalez@hmc.edu

Hometown: Chino, CA
High School: Bell High School
Favorite local eatery: Don Sushi Cafe