University of New England

Admissions Staff

Alan Liebrecht
Vice President of Enrollment Management

Bob Pecchia
Associate Dean of Admissions
E-mail: RPecchia@une.edu

States I Represent: Cumberland and York Counties of Maine. Travel Schedule.

Pete Heeley
Associate Director of Admission
E-mail: PHeeley@une.edu

Hometown and State:  Cooperstown, NY

Educational background:  Bachelors degree in Sociology, USM 1997

Comments: How can you not enjoy living and going to class right on the ocean?  UNE is a great place to live and an even better place to learn! Go Sox!

Joanne Toone
Associate Director of Admissions
E-mail: JToone@une.edu

Hometown:  England, UK

Educational background: BSc Internet Technology, Lesley University

Comments:  Visiting Maine from the UK I dreamed of living in ‘vacationland’.  That dream came true when I relocated here.  This is a wonderful location for outdoor activities including hiking, canoeing and wilderness camping.

Kate Beever
Admissions Counselor
E-mail: KBeever@une.edu

Hometown and State: Cornish, ME

Educational background:  BA in Music, University of Southern Maine 2007 

States/Programs I represent:  I represent Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont. Travel schedule.

Comments: I love the location of UNE because it really does have the best of both worlds.  It is possible to take a walk on the ocean after a visit to the marine science center, and the next day shop in the Old Port, a few miles from our Westbrook College Campus.  I look forward to meeting with you and helping you with your college decisions.  When I am not in the office or out on travel I teach music lessons and play percussion and piano. 

Richard Neilsen
Admissions Counselor
E-mail: RNeilsen@une.edu

Hometown and State: Claremont, NH

Educational background: Bachelors of Science in Psychobiology, UNE 2006

States/Programs I represent: I represent Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  Travel Schedule.

Comments: I am a recent alumni to UNE having graduated in 2006 with a degree in Psychobiology. I worked in the admissions office as a tour guide during my four years on the University campus. I look forward to the challenge of increasing enrollment within the demographic I am responsible for, and am honored to be able to represent this fine University. The university offers a wide array of possibilities that can appeal to anyone; from rehabilitating seals in the state-of-the-art MARC to designing workout plans with the new PEP program, UNE has the tools to make your dream a reality. Did I mention we're on the beach?

Ruth Ness
Admissions Counselor
E-mail: RNess@une.edu

Hometown and State: Wolfeboro, NH

Educational background: BA in Art Educational Studies, UNE 2005

States/Programs I represent: All states outside of New England.  Travel Schedule.

Comments: UNE offers students the opportunity to shape their university, to be pro-active inside and outside of the classroom, to make connections with undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff alike.  The school is a close community yet gives you the chance to meet someone new everyday.

Eliza Matheson
Admissions Counselor
E-mail: EMatheson@une.edu

Hometown and State: Cape Elizabeth, ME

Educational background: BA in Child and Family Studies, UNH 2007

States/Programs I represent: Maine excluding Cumberland and York Counties.  Travel Schedule.

Comments: UNE has so much to offer to anyone, whether you are interested in Biology, History, Athletic Training or Business.  It's a wonderfully small, connected community with professors who are available and willing to help at any time.  You're close to Portland, close to Boston, yet perfectly set apart in a quaint New England town.  And of course - the biggest perk - you have 4000 feet of water front property at your fingertips!  How can you go wrong?  If you're from Maine, feel free to contact me or check out my travel schedule and meet me in person.