Your Admission Counselor is part advisor, part encyclopedia, and part friend. They’re ready and waiting to help you navigate one of the biggest decisions of your life. Reach out to your counselor and ask a lot of questions. That’s why they’re here!
Undergraduate admissions counselors
Anne Shinn
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
734.995.7475 | Anne.Shinn@jo-maps.com
Which students do you work with?
I work with undergraduate students (incoming freshmen) from southeast Michigan (specifically Livingston, Washtenaw, Lenawee, Monroe, Oakland, Macomb, and St. Clair counties) and students from Lutheran high schools.
Where did you attend college and what did you study?
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a bachelor’s in history in 2006. I later went on to earn my secondary social studies teaching degree from Edgewood College in 2008, and then a master’s degree in secondary education from Eastern Michigan University in 2010.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Definitely Chapel Point. It’s so beautiful.
What’s your favorite meal?
Tacos!
When you’re not on campus, how do you like to spend your free time?
I like to spend my free time with my husband, Aaron, and our three boys (ages 10, 8 and 7).
Anna Barger
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
734.995.7344 | Anna.Barger@jo-maps.com
What's your favorite place on campus?
The Chapel of the Holy Trinity.
What's one thing you think every applicant should know about CUAA?
This is a community that cares about you and wants you to feel at home.
What college did you attend, graduation year, and major?
I graduated from Truman State University in 2018 with a B.S. in Linguistics and Folklore and graduated with my M.A. in Deaconess Studies from Concordia Theological Seminary in 2021.
When you're not on campus, how do you like to spend your free time?
I love to read and go on hikes with my husband, Caleb and our dog, Ooty. I also love to cook.
What instruments do you play, if any?
I play the violin and I love to sing.
Pascal Casimier
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
734.995.7219 | Pascal.Casimier@jo-maps.com
Which students do you work with?
I work with undergraduate students (incoming freshmen) from Monroe, Livingston, and Wayne counties in Michigan.
What's your favorite place on campus?
Chapel Point! I love the view of the Huron River.
What's one thing you think every applicant should know about CUAA?
Concordia is a place where everyone is committed to serving each other.
What college did you attend, graduation year, and major?
I attended University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and graduated with a BA in Spanish!
When you're not on campus, how do you like to spend your free time?
I work as a freelance voice actor and enjoy competing in esports!
What is your favorite food?
Shrimp Alfredo always brightens my day.
Office of Enrollment Staff
Samantha Dorn
Guest Experience Coordinator
734.995.7487 | Samantha.Dorn@jo-maps.com
Which students do you work with?
- I work with students and their families to personalize each visit experience to their interests and make the most of their time with us on campus!
What’s something everyone should know about Concordia?
- Concordia’s faculty and staff truly focus on investing in you as a human and getting to know you personally. When you step on campus, you are welcomed into a space where everyone wants you to succeed.
What’s your favorite spot on campus?
Chapel point or the docks. You can’t beat those views!
When you’re not on campus, how do you like to spend your free time?
I love to read, spend time with friends and family, and coach basketball!