Admissions Counselors
Andrea
Cyterski-Acosta, Dean of Enrollment
A native of Pennsylvania who now calls Texas home, Andrea has over 20 years of admissions experience and is going on her ninth year as director of the Office of Admissions at the University of the Incarnate Word. She has a BS and MS from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania.
If you would like to reach Andrea, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 749-9673 or (210) 829-6005, or you may e-mail her at cyterski@uiwtx.edu.
Heather Rodriguez,
Assistant Director of Admissions
Heather is a San Antonio native and a graduate of Judson High School where she participated in the Starlite dance team. She graduated from The University of the Incarnate Word in 2006 with a B.A. in Communication Arts. While at Incarnate Word she was an active member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, held various positions in other organizations including Student Ambassador, Events Coordinator. Heather is currently working towards her Master’s Degree in Education.
Heather is responsible for coordinating admissions Open Houses, Cardinal Overnighters, Saturday Campus Visit Days, and is the Student Ambassador Advisor. Heather also serves as the counselor for the following San Antonio high schools: Judson, Wagner, Antonian, St. Mary's Hall, and St. Gerard.
If you would like to reach Heather, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 749-9673 or (210) 829-6005, or e-mail her directly at hrodrig1@uiwtx.edu
Javier Lara ,
Assistant Director of Admissions
Javier Lara is from El Paso, TX where he graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School. He graduated from Concordia University of Texas in Austin, TX earning a Bachelor of Arts double majoring in Communication and Behavioral Sciences. He is currently working on his Master’s degree in Human Sciences.
Javier assists transfer students with their college choice. Please come and see Javier to discuss your college options.
If you would like to reach Javier, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 749-9673 or (210) 829-6005, or e-mail him directly at jdlara@uiwtx.edu
Janet Kaufman , Graduate Admissions Counselor
A New York native, Janet has received her Master of Arts degree in Criminology from the State University of New York at Albany. She also has received an undergraduate degree in both Sociology and Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany, where she was active in Student Government and chair of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. She initially started her UIW career in Residence Life, where she has realized the University's full support given from a personalized education that goes all the way through the faculty, administrators, staff, and student body. She is excited to assist prospective graduate and doctoral students with their continued studies here at UIW.
If you would like to reach Janet, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 749-9673 or (210) 829-6005, or e-mail her directly at jkaufman@uiwtx.edu
Elizabeth Levy,
International and Freshman Admissions Counselor
Beth, a San Antonio native, graduated from Ronald Reagan High School, where she wrote for the school newspaper. She graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington where she actively engaged in student politics and diversity education. Beth is delighted to return to San Antonio and is currently working towards her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology.
Beth assists international students with the admissions process and works with the following San Antonio area schools: Jefferson, O'Connor, Warren, Clark, Health Careers, Marshall, Dilley, Devine, and Tivy. She also is responsible for the El Paso territory.
If you would like to reach Beth, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 749-9673 or (210) 829-6005, or e-mail her directly at levy@uiwtx.edu
Lisa Diaz, Admissions Counselor
Lisa Diaz is from Houston, TX where she attended Langham Creek High School. She graduated from the University of Texas in Austin where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Studies. Lisa is happy to be in San Antonio and is ready to assist students in their college choice.
Lisa’s territory includes the areas of Houston and Beaumont as well as the coastal regions of Texas. She also works with the following San Antonio area schools and school districts: East Central, Alamo Heights, Floresville, La Vernia, Poth, Somerset, Bracken Christian, Lutheran High School of San Antonio, San Antonio Christian, Texas Military Institute, the Winston School, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, and Northeast ISD.
If you would like to reach Lisa, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 749-9673 or (210) 829-6005, or e-mail her directly at lmdiaz@uiwtx.edu
Fabian Villalobos, Admissions Counselor
Fabian is from Poteet, TX where he attended Poteet High School. He graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Fabian assists transfer students as well as freshman students with their college choice.
Fabian's territory includes the Laredo and Rio Grande Valley areas. He also works with the following San Antonio area schools and school districts: Holy Cross, Central Catholic, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Lanier, Harlandale ISD, Southside ISD, Southwest ISD, South San Antonio ISD, Edgewood ISD, and Poteet ISD.
If you would like to reach Fabian, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 749-9673 or (210) 829-6005, or e-mail him directly at fvillalo@uiwtx.edu
Amanda Ormsby , Admissions Counselor
Amanda Ormsby is from Fort Worth, TX where she attended Nolan Catholic High School. She graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre. Amanda is delighted to assist students in their college choice.
Amanda’s territory includes Central Texas and the I-35 corridor including Austin, Waco, Dallas, and Fort Worth. She also works with the following San Antonio area schools and school districts: Providence, Business Careers, Holmes, John Jay, Communication Arts, Boerne, New Braunfels, Pleasanton, Lytle, Pearsall, Comfort, Medina Valley, Seguin ISD, Bandera ISD, San Marcos ISD, Comal ISD.
If you would like to reach Amanda, please contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 749-9673 or (210) 829-6005, or e-mail her directly at aormsby@uiwtx.edu
