Meet your Admission Counselor

Mary Margaret Mulvaney, MBA
Assistant Director of Admission
913.360.7538
mmulvaney@benedictine.edu

Areas: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Kansas, plus all International and Domestic Abroad Students

Hello! I am originally from Dallas, Texas and I graduated in May 2022 with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Theology. Additionally, I received my Masters in Business Administration from Benedictine College in 2024. During my four years of undergraduate at Benedictine College, I worked as a student ambassador welcoming families to this school. I am excited to work closely with future students and their families. I absolutely loved my time at Benedictine making lifelong friends, deepening my academic knowledge and most importantly growing in my Catholic faith. I am proud to call Benedictine College my home and will be forever grateful for all the gifts I received while as a student. I look forward to meeting you in person and welcoming you to the Raven Family!

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2022, MBA Class of 2024
• Major: Business Management, Minor in Theology
• Campus Activities: Office of Admission Student Ambassador, Study Abroad Florence Campus, International Mission Trip to Mexico, March for Life

Emily Carstens, Admission Counselor
Assistant Director of Admission
913.360.7468
ecarstens@benedictine.edu

Areas: Nebraska, Colorado, Utah

Hello! I visited Benedictine College on my very first college visit in 2017, and I knew that I wanted to call it home for the next four years. During my time at Benedictine, I played alto saxophone and oboe in the Raven Regiment and Benedictine Bands. I graduated from Benedictine College in 2022 with a degree in Art and Minors in Music and Theology. Following graduation, I continued to live in Atchison and work as an oil painter until I decided I wanted to work directly with students as an Admission Counselor.

I am grateful for the foundation that was built during my time at Benedictine while developing relationships and pursuing education. I believe it has prepared me to serve the people around me with an open and patient heart. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Benedictine!

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2022
• Major: Art, Minors in Music and Theology
• Campus Activities: Marching Band, Raven Orientation Camp Leader, President’s Office Student Worker

Adeline Honigfort
Admission Counselor
913-360-7577
ahonigfort@benedictine.edu

Areas: Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine

Hello! I am so happy you are here! I graduated from Benedictine in May of 2024, with a degree in Exercise Science and minors in Biology and Chemistry. I couldn’t say goodbye immediately, so I worked for the Alumni Office for a month after graduation. I still couldn’t say goodbye, so I took this job in the Office of Admission, and I am so excited to walk this journey with you! I love this school with my whole heart, and I am forever grateful for the people, experiences, and formation that I received here. One of my favorite things about my time at Benedictine was getting to meet and help introduce new students to this place we all get to call home. I am so excited to now introduce you to our home!

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2024
• Major: Exercise Science, Minors in Biology and Chemistry
• Campus Activities: Student Alumni Board, Campus Activities Board, Advancement Student Worker, Holy Grounds Coffee Barista, Intramural Champion, Raven Orientation Camp Leader

Carmen Mijares
Admission Counselor
913-360-7781
cmijares@benedictine.edu

Areas: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska

Hello! I graduated from Benedictine College in May of 2024 and received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Theology with a minor in Spanish. I was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico and moved to Texas in 2014. When the time came for me to choose where to attend college, I fell in love with Benedictine College from the moment I first visited it. I was very impressed with what the college had to offer, particularly in the areas that align with the mission of the college: community, faith, and scholarship. My college experience reassured me that I would not have wanted to go to college anywhere else as it was a great time of growth for me. During my time here, I was involved with several organizations, clubs, and departments, including being a Student Ambassador for the Office of Admission. Now, as an Admission Counselor, I am excited to be able to work with prospective students and families as they learn about and hopefully come to love Benedictine College too!

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2024
• Major: Psychology and Theology, Minor in Spanish
• Campus Activities: Office of Admission Student Ambassador, Student Government Senator, Raven Orientation Camp Leader, Psi Chi Officer, Student Success Center Student Worker

Andrew Duque
Admission Counselor
913-360-7470
aduque@benedictine.edu

Areas: California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Hawaii

Hello! I am from Phoenix, Arizona and I graduated from Benedictine College in May of 2024.
I received my Bachelor of Arts in exercise science-coaching and strength and conditioning
along with minors in theology and business administration. I am currently studying my
masters in sports industry management from Georgetown University. When I visited
Benedictine College, I was struck with the awe-inspiring beauty of the campus; the
welcoming faculty, staff, and students; and rigorous devotion to the Benedictine College
mission. As a student, I experienced transformative friendships and mentorship and an
increased devotion to Christ and Our Lady. I look forward to sharing the impact Benedictine
College had on my own life and helping students find their own transformative experience.

• College: Benedictine College, Class of 2024
• Major: Exercise Science-Coaching and Strength and Conditioning, Minor’s in Theology and Business Administration
• Campus Activities: : Office of Admission Student Ambassador, Exercise Science, Department Tutor, Regnum Christi Associated Member, Track and Field Athlete