Marlena McGrath: III, V
Jamie Dearman : I, II, IV, VI
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Jamie has spent a majority of her life in Baton Rouge, except for the years she attended Southeastern Louisiana University pursing her Undergraduate and then Master’s degree in Communication. Having spent so much of her life in central Louisiana, she has a unique and close connection to the area she recruits. Jamie loves reading, writing, and watching true crime documentaries.
RECRUITING ZONE: II, VI
EMAIL: Jamie.Dearman@franu.edu
PHONE: (225) 526-1956
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Marlena has lived in Baton Rouge for the past three years. She previously lived in North Carolina where she graduated from St. Andrew’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Horsemanship. She doesn’t claim North Carolina as her home because prior to that she has lived in six other states. When her nomadic life led her to St. Andrew’s, she worked in the admissions office and fell in love with helping new students learn about their home away from home and help them gain a better understanding of who they want to become after they graduate.
RECRUITING ZONE: I, IV
EMAIL: marlena.mcgrath@franu.edu
PHONE: (225) 526-1619
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Rebecca joined the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University admissions team in February of 2021. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University in 2016 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Southern New Hampshire University. Rebecca has a passion for people, which has led her through a career in the field of social work and is excited to now be helping students realize their passions as well. Rebecca has been living in Louisiana for over a decade, but if you ask where she’s from she’ll tell you “a little bit of everywhere.” When out of the office she enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing Dungeons and Dragons, or just cuddling with her cats.
EMAIL: rebecca.gruntz@franu.edu
PHONE: (225) 526-1958
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Callie joined the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Univeristy admission team in June 2023. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from LSU-Alexandria and continued her education, receiving a Master of Social Work. She will become a Certified Social Worker (CSW) soon. During graduate school, Callie interned with Magnolia Woods Elementary as a School-Based Therapist and worked with the LSU College of Humanities and social sciences. She advised students on the resources available on campus, helping them get the tools they needed to succeed. In addition, she has served as a 4H Summer Camp Counselor at Camp Grant Walker and was a student worker with the LSU Office of Academic Affairs. Callie is a very compassionate and extroverted person. She believes a kind word or even smiling at someone can make someone's day. Callie stated, "Being an Admissions counselor fits my extroverted personality and eagerness to help others."
EMAIL: callie.ducote@franu.edu
PHONE: (225) 526-1835
CRM ADMINISTRATOR
Tierra came to FranU in the Fall of 2019. She received her Bachelor’s in Biology from Southern University and A&M College and her masters in healthcare administration from LSU-Shreveport. Through her college experience she gained a passion for helping students make that transition from high school to college as easy as possible. When Tierra isn’t on campus she enjoys to travel and binge watch medical dramas.
EMAIL: Tierra.Lane@franu.edu
PHONE: (225) 526-1772
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Zoe is originally from the New Orleans area and is new to Baton Rouge. She has a Bachelor's in Family and Child Studies and a Master's in Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University, where she also gained three years of Admissions experience. Through her education and experience she has gained a love for helping students reach their goals.
EMAIL: Zoe.Ramachandran@franu.edu
PHONE: (225) 526-1716
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