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Department of Admission & Financial Aid


There is no place better to grow and thrive as a young artist than at Interlochen. Our Admission & Financial Aid staff is here to support and guide prospective students and their families throughout the enrollment and financial aid processes.

Questions? Email us at admission@interlochen.org or call 231.276.7472.

Admission & Financial Aid Staff

Ken LaBate

Ken LaBate

Executive Dean of Admission

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Heather Lee

Heather Lee

Dean of Admission

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Rachael Denison

Rachael Denison

Assistant VP of Enrollment, Strategy, & Data Analytics

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Sarah Jane Crimmins

Sarah Jane Crimmins

Associate Director of Admission

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Cait Belland

Cait Belland

Assistant Director of Admission

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Hanna Charrette

Hanna Charrette

Assistant Director of Admission, Partnership Manager

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Yvonne Cheng

Yvonne Cheng

Manager of Strategic Recruitment and Partnerships

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Melissa Lance

Melissa Lance-Gordon

Admission Coordinator

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Andrea Kennard

Andrea Kennard

Assistant Director of Admission

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Alicia Jablonski

Alicia Jablonski

Assistant Director of Admission

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Jaime Weidner

Jaime Weidner

Admission Coordinator & International Student Advisor

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