Meet the Admissions Counselors
We're here to help you from the beginning.
When you have questions, we have answers. From the basics of your application to helping you navigate the ins and outs of your financial aid, your counselor is one of your best resources.
We know the admissions process can be intimidating. That's why we have a team of admissions counselors on staff to help you on your journey to become a Vandal.
Each counselor is responsible for a different region. Please select the counselor that covers your area and start connecting!
Peter Lien
Director of Recruitment
University of Idaho, Boise
208-364-4075
Territory 3: Meridian, Eastern Oregon and Treasure Valley Community CollegeIdaho Region 3
Becky Byers
Assistant Director, Admissions
University of Idaho, Coeur d'Alene
208-292-2510
U of I Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho College, Spokane Community CollegesNorth Idaho & Eastern Washington
Daisy Aguilera
Assistant Director, Multicultural Admissions
University of Idaho, Boise
208-364-4082
Select schools: Boise Metro Area & Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, Boise, Idaho and Elmore Counties, College of Western IdahoIdaho Region 3, Multicultural Recruitment
Effie Hernandez
Assistant Director, Admissions
University of Idaho, Idaho Falls
208-757-5456
Southeast IdahoIdaho Regions 5 & 6
Eva Hester
Assistant Director, Admissions
Jayantanuj Das
International Recruiter
University of Idaho, Regional Office
India, Nepal, Bangladesh
Connect with Jayantanuj
Jermaine Rucker
Assistant Director, Admissions
University of Idaho, Regional Office
858-461-8103
Northern California, Nevada, Utah
Connect with Jermaine
Jessica Eby
Assistant Director, Admissions
University of Idaho, Boise
208-364-4565
Select schools: Boise Metro Area & Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, Boise, Idaho and Elmore CountiesIdaho Region 3
Megan Davis
Assistant Director, Admissions
Melissa Garrett
Director of Regional Recruitment
University of Idaho, Coeur d'Alene
208-292-2524
North Idaho & Eastern Washington
Connect with Melissa
MiChele Stefanic
Assistant Director, Admissions
University of Idaho, Boise
208-364-4008
Select schools: Boise Metro Area & Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, Boise, Idaho and Elmore CountiesIdaho Region 3, Select
Monzerrath Stark
Associate Director, Multicultural Admissions
University of Idaho, Moscow
208-885-8925
Tri-Cities, Central Washington, Northeast Oregon, HI, AZ, NMMulticultural Recruitment
Nereida Macias
Assistant Director, Admissions
University of Idaho, Regional Office
971-373-5332
Western Oregon and Southwest Washington
Connect with Nereida
Vicky Fajardo
Assistant Director, Admissions
University of Idaho, Twin Falls
208-933-2308
Blaine County, Camas County, Cassia County, Gooding County, Minidoka County, Jerome County, Twin Falls County, College of Southern IdahoIdaho Region 4
Wes Vaina
Associate Director, Admissions
University of Idaho, Moscow
208-885-1574
Latah, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Lewis and Idaho CountiesIdaho Region 2
AK, MT, SD, ND, WY, NE, CO, KS, OK