First-Year Students

Nicole Christie, Senior Associate Director of Admission
Counselor for International and Transfer Students

610-921-7700

nchristie@albright.edu

Hello! My name is Nicole Christie, and I am the Admission Counselor responsible for transfer applications and international applications. I really enjoy assisting students through the admission process and getting to know so many unique and wonderful people.

After completing my Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, I went on to work for an international student placement organization that put me in contact with Albright College. I had such great experiences working with Albright and placing international students here that I was eager to join the Admission team. Now I have been here for thirteen years and I can confirm that Albright College is a great place for students to receive a top-notch education in a caring and supportive community.

I understand that applying to colleges, managing the financial aid process, and choosing the right one can be an overwhelming experience. I am happy to help you through. If you have any questions about Albright or the application process, please feel free to contact me.

Jeffery Knarr, Assistant Director of Admission and Director of Player Personnel
Counselor for Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Gulf States, and the Midwest 

610-921-7700

jknarr@albright.edu

Hi, my name is Jeff Knarr, your admission counselor for Albright College.  I look forward to helping and working with you throughout your college search process. I will answer any questions that you have, and ultimately help you get to a level of comfort with Albright, so that you call it “home”.

The last 24yrs, I’ve been coaching and mentoring student athletes as a college football coach, including the last 13yrs as Head Football Coach at King’s College.  I know that the college search process can be daunting, and intimidating, but knowledge is power.  I encourage you to learn as much as you can about Albright by visiting our website, visiting campus and interacting with the Albright community.  The more you know, the more confident, excited and comfortable you will become with your decision to attend Albright.

Looking forward to seeing you on campus soon.  Feel free to email me jknarr@albright.edu or call 610-921-7700 for all your questions about Albright.

Erick Goldsmith ’20, Assistant Director of Admission
Counselor for Berks, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties, PA 

610-921-7700

egoldsmith@albright.edu

Hel-LO! I am Erick Goldsmith, your Admission Counselor for Albright College! I am here to accompany you through the college search process, answer questions you may have about our campus, and truly just be a guide and a friend throughout this time.

Originally from Chester, Pennsylvania, I grew up in environments where the values of openness, communication, and understanding were not always as practiced as they are here. I graduated from Albright in 2020 with a co-major in Theatre and Spanish. With a love for art, I arrived as a solid introvert looking to work behind the scenes of theatre shows. Within a month, my true ambivert was welcomed forth! I became a regular member and actor of the Domino Players and their theatre productions, a Resident Assistant (RA) of three years, a Peer Orientation Person (POP) to an amazing group of freshmen, a baritone voiced angel in Concert Choir, and so much more! Why? Because Albright encourages and supports you in becoming whatever, whoever you choose to be. The people here are your community.

Even outside of the office, I continue to channel Albright’s spirit of unity and growth in my art as a storyteller. I act (for Improv, Stage and Screen), write scenes, shoot short films and do videography. In terms of watching film and tv—I am a huge sci-fi, superhero, paranormal fan. Name something and I have likely seen it! Above all, I love to spend time with good friends having great conversations, whether they are about life and philosophy or eternal queries like “Why is the abbreviation for paper towels as PT not as widely spread as TP is for toilet paper?” Albright is a community filled with people who will happily go above and beyond for you, as they did for me—all you have to do is ask. So if Albright sounds like a place you would like to call home, come visit our campus! For any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at egoldsmith@albright.edu OR (610) 929-6634. I hope to see ya soon!

Haja Kargbo ’23, Admission Counselor
Counselor for New York City, Long Island, Northern New Jersey, and New England Region

610-921-7700

hkargbo@albright.edu

Hey!!! I’m Haja Kargbo, your Albright College Admission Counselor! I am here to help your college search and decision process be as easy as possible and to ensure that you have the proper information to do so!

I’m a New Jersey native and I attended Albright, graduating in 2023, with a major in Criminology. As a student here, I was a member of many different organizations. I was President of PRIDE+, our LGBTQ+ organization on campus, held two different positions on Student Government Association, the first being the Multicultural Representative and then taking the position as the Vice President of Records on the Executive Board. I also served as the New Member Education/Recruitment Chair in my co-ed service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. I played rugby for our women’s team and I was also a student ambassador for our Admission office! As an alumna, I’m happy that you are interested in joining a place that’s going to feel like a second home!

While I’m not at work, I still play rugby as my love for the sport has grown since I started playing right here at Albright. I also enjoy watching various college sports, including wrestling, soccer, basketball and softball. I like to hang out with friends and enjoy card games. Also, I graduated with a Criminology degree so of course, I’m a HUGE fan of crime shows, my all-time favorite being Criminal Minds.

As your counselor, I strive to create a safe space for you to navigate through the college admission process and I am here to answer all your questions by taking from my experiences. Please, never hesitate to reach out as I am here for you! You can reach me at: hkargbo@albright.edu

Zoe Robertson ’18, Admission Counselor and Head Softball Coach
Counselor for Delaware, DC, Virginia, and Upstate NY 

610-921-7700

zrobertson@albright.edu 

Hello there! My name is Zoe, your Admission Counselor at Albright College. I look forward to being your guide through the college search process! As an alumna, I am thrilled to show you all of the things that have made Albright my home-away-from-home. As your Admission Counselor, I am elated by this opportunity to help you find your own reasons to call Albright your home.

A bit about myself… I am originally from South Jersey (so Pork Roll, not Taylor Ham), I’m the oldest of three siblings, and a 1^st generation student! A Few Fun Facts: I worked as a 911-dispatcher for 2 years and I enjoy thrifting, and I’m an absolute coffee fanatic. As an Albrightian, I was an RA, a Public Safety Student Officer, and a member of the Softball Team. I graduated from Albright in the Spring of 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and a Minor in Anthropology. I returned the following Spring to continue my passion as an Assistant Softball Coach and eventually, a Public Safety Officer on campus. I have since been promoted to Head Coach and I am embracing the potential to provide guidance and knowledge in my role as your Admission Counselor! In my many roles here at Albright, I have had the opportunity to view our campus through many different lenses. Each lens has provided me with a more holistic view of our campus which I look forward to sharing with each of you!

Nicole Blair ’22, Admission Counselor
Counselor for Southwestern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Northern Virginia 

610-921-7700

nblair@albright.edu

Hi! My name is Nicole Blair, and I am your Admission Counselor for Albright College. I am happy to help guide you through your college search experience, share more about Albright, and answer any questions I can about our campus and school. I am originally from Columbia, Maryland, and I am thrilled to cover the Southeastern PA and Maryland regions.

I was recruited to play lacrosse here at Albright in 2016. After one visit to campus, it felt like home. I loved the community and the endless possibilities of what I could accomplish with the support of everyone around me. I began my first year here in 2018 and loved every moment. I graduated in 2023 with a co-major in Biology and Public Health, as well as minors in Digital Media and Political Science. I had the great opportunity to explore my academic passions, intern in local labs during COVID, serve as an executive board member of Student Government, sit on the Enrollment and Management Committee, give tours as an Admissions Ambassador, earn the Most Outstanding Defender award for lacrosse, and much more. Albright gave me lifelong friends and experiences that I cherish.

I now have the opportunity to continue my passions in my professional life as a volunteer Assistant Coach for the women’s lacrosse team, a club lacrosse coach in the Berks County area, and by sharing Albright with students searching for their “home.” I am thrilled and honored to be part of the admissions process here at Albright. If you would like to visit our campus or have questions about Albright, please do not hesitate to email me at nblair@albright.edu or call 610-921-7700. Go Lions!

Taisha Charles ’24, Enrollment Counselor and Assistant Track and Field Coach
Counselor for Southern New Jersey, Chester County, and Delaware County, PA

610-921-7700

tcharles@albright.edu

HI!! My name is Taisha Charles, your Enrollment Counselor at Albright College! I am so excited to be your guide through all things admissions and to help you see why I call Albright College home! As an alumna, I hope to share with you the great experiences, opportunities, and memories I have from my time at Albright.

I’m originally from Brooklyn, NY (the best of the five boroughs)! I came to Albright looking to embrace an environment I had never been around while growing up. As an undergraduate student, I was heavily involved on campus. I worked for the Admissions Department for 3.5 years, served as a Resident Assistant and Tutor for 3 years, and occasionally helped with athletic events. I was a member of the Track Team, Math Club, Albright College Dance Team, Honors Club, Student Government Association, President’s Student Advisory Committee, the Board of Trustee Committees, and the General Education Committee. I am also a member of Psi Chi, the Psychology Honors Society, and Sigma Kappa, a social sorority. I loved being involved on campus and advocating for my fellow college students in multiple capacities. With all that considered, I have a wealth of knowledge about different aspects of Albright! I graduated in 2024 from Albright with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Psychology.

When I’m not busy with a million things, I love to read. I once read 100 books in one year and am on track to read around 60 this year. In high school, I was on my school’s Flag Team (like color guard), so I often like to pick up my flag and see if I can still do some throws! If I’m not reading, you may catch me doing a sprint workout. Along with working in admissions, I am also the Assistant Coach for the Track and Field Team! I don’t watch many TV shows or movies, but my favorite YouTubers are the Sidemen, Moriah Elizabeth, and SMOSH, and I watch a lot of Dropout TV shows!

I can’t wait to meet you and discuss your interests! I hope to answer any questions you have to the best of my ability and to share the image of Albright College that I know and love whenever we meet! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

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