Georgette DeVeres

Associate Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid

Georgette was born in Columbus, Ohio and still fondly refers to herself as a “buckeye”, even though she grew up in Los Angeles. She attended Hamilton High School. While attending California State University, Northridge she worked as a student assistant in the Student Aid Accounting Office. Little did she know that this job would impact her future and lead her to her current profession which she thoroughly enjoys. Georgette came to CMC in 1983 and began her tenure as the Director of Financial Aid.

Georgette also enjoys traveling, reading, shopping and spending time with her family.

Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs

Director of Admission

Jennifer grew up in Upland, CA and stayed in Southern California for college.  She graduated from USC with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and subsequently a Master of Education degree. After college she served as a consultant for her sorority which allowed her to visit over 40 colleges and universities nationwide. During this adventurous year, Jennifer discovered the admission profession. She started her career in admission at her alma mater where she worked in undergraduate and graduate admission for the Annenberg School for Communication. She is happy to be near family and her hometown while she continues her work in admission at CMC. Her favorite things include exercising so she can keep up with her high-energy daughter, going to Disneyland, and watching college football (Go Trojans!).

Gregory Sneed

Associate Dean of Admission

Originally from Northern California, Greg earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from UC Davis.  After college, he traveled to the East Coast for graduate school, earning his master’s degree in higher education from Harvard University.  Before coming to Claremont McKenna, he worked in senior positions in two admission offices in the University of California system, first at UC Davis and then at UC San Diego.  He loves the admission profession for many reasons, but particularly the opportunity it provides to travel and meet with students, parents, counselors, and anyone else who wants to learn more about CMC.  Outside of work, and sometimes during it, Greg is a huge college football fan.  He enjoys cheering on the CMS Stags and Athenas, Cal Bears, and his UC Davis Aggies.

Adam Miller

Associate Dean of Admission

A proud native of beautiful San Clemente, CA, Adam graduated from Claremont McKenna with a degree in government and economics in 2003. After pitching for a baseball team in France and traveling throughout Europe for two years, he began his career in higher education at the University of Redlands, where he oversaw residence life, housing, and student conduct. While at Redlands, he completed his Master's degree in Higher Education. Adam couldn't stay away from CMC, though, and he jumped at the chance to join the admission team at his alma mater. Adam and his wife Cheryl (CMC '04) live in Claremont and enjoy playing outdoors when they're not traveling, eating a tasty meal, or rooting for the Los Angeles Angels!

Matthew Burris

Senior Assistant Dean of Admission

Though Matt spent most of his life growing up in Tucson, Arizona, he still considers himself a Southern Californian. After graduating from University High School in Tucson, Matt fled to Los Angeles to enroll at Claremont McKenna College. After a college expereince that went by too quickly, Matt graduated in May 2007 with a dual bachelors degree in government and psychology. After four years of interning in the CMC admission office during college, Matt decided to turn his passion into his profession. When he is not working he can be found home with his fiance Shayna and their three cats.

Evan Rutter

Senior Assistant Dean of Admission

Although still a proud native of Oregon, Evan made his way to Southern California and Claremont McKenna after four years at Sheldon High School in Eugene. While at CMC, Evan was involved in a number of activities. He managed the student store, served as head sponsor during new student orientation, served as a student representative on both faculty and trustee committees, and during his final year, served as student body (ASCMC) vice-president. In May of 2006, Evan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He returned to his alma mater one year later to give back even more in a new capacity: Admission Counselor. When not working, Evan enjoys traveling, great food, good company and the outdoors.

Brandon Gonzalez

Assistant Dean of Admission

Brandon was born and raised right here in Claremont, CA. In fact, one of his favorite jobs was coaching soccer for his alma mater, Claremont High School. In 2007, Brandon graduated from the University of Southern California where he received a BA in American Studies & Ethnicity.

After USC, Brandon wanted to gain valuable insight into the world of higher education from an administrative perspective. In March of 2009 he joined our office as a Financial Aid Specialist but made the jump to Admission Counselor just a few months later.

Some of Brandon's favorite passions include playing soccer with friends, Pixie Donuts, and goofing with his three nieces Jadyn, Avery, and Londyn.

Abby Parsons

Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

Abby grew up in a suburb of Chicago and came to Claremont to attend Pitzer College when it was still a women's college! While attending Pitzer she met her husband, who was attending Claremont Men's College. They never left Claremont. Abby worked in Financial Aid and Admission at Pitzer College for almost 30 years and then the Financial Aid Office at the California Institute of Technology. She joined the Claremont McKenna College financial aid staff in July 2006, and was thrilled to give up commuting. She loves working close to home again.

Abby and Jack (CMC Class of 1970) live in Claremont with their three dogs Milo, Onyx, and Carlie who are often seen walking the campus in the early morning. In her spare moments, Abby enjoys traveling all over the world. Her goal is to visit all seven continents (she's got six under her belt right now!).

Germaine Graham

Associate Director of Financial Aid for Systems & Operations

Germaine Graham, Associate Director of Financial Aid, has served students at CMC since 1993. Prior to coming to CMC, she worked at Claremont Graduate University for 5 years as an Assistant Director. A native of New Orleans, she has served the financial aid community for over 30 years. Germaine has been active in various associations on the state and regional levels throughout her time in the profession.

Catherine Mayfield

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Catherine knew when she first stepped foot on the grounds of the Claremont Colleges over 20 years ago, that she would one day proudly hang a parking placard from her rear view mirror. Those placards have now been replaced with decals, and the car she drives has changed over the years, but her pride in working at CMC continues.

Joining the CMC Financial Aid Office by way of Chaffey College, Catherine has enjoyed taking students and their families down the financial aid path from start to finish. A socio-cultural anthropology graduate from Pitzer College, Catherine still misses the excitement of college studies, and the opportunity to take classes at all of the undergraduate Claremont Colleges. She traded in graduate studies in Negotiations & Public Policy for her love of film and photography. You can catch her with her camera gear at events and locations all over the country and the world!