
Contact Admissions
Tyra Henson
Director for Strategic Enrollment Management
Email: hensont@dyc.edu
OFFICE NUMBER: 716.829.7841
TEXT NUMBER: (716) 271-7696
HOMETOWN: New York City, New York
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT DYU? The people. Everyone is so helpful, support, and knowledgeable of each other and our students. That’s what it is all about.
IF YOU COULD BE ANY FLAVOR OF ICE CREAM, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY? I would be Rocky Road flavored. Chocolate Ice Cream is classic, sweet, and smooth. Occasionally, you get the crunch of a tasty almond or a soft and delightful marshmallow.

Tyra's Territories
Educational Leadership
EDL Program
Eliza Dunnewold
University Recruiter
Email: zachowie@dyc.edu
Office: 716-829-7669
Text: 716-772-9520
Home Town: Buffalo, New York
Eliza's favorite thing about DYU?
My favorite thing about D’Youville is the family-feel. Everyone seems to know each other, from faculty and staff to the students. I also love seeing students go from their high school selves through open house and their move in day.
If you could be any flavor of ice cream, what would you be and why?
If I could be any flavor? I would be Let’s Dough Buffalo. I’ve always been a huge fan of all things Buffalo, but this ice cream is amazing. It’s got a cookie dough base (a staple, solid choice), but also has thick cookie swirls. There are some places where you would miss out on the cookie swirls, but other parts where it’s rich. I think this would be me because like cookie dough, I’m always there. And at the same time, I add something a little bit more fun to the classic.

Eliza's Territories
Local High Schools
Cleveland Hill High School
Depew High School
The Gow School
Home School [Zip Codes 14000-14299]
Lancaster Central High School
Pine Hill Education Center
Saints Tabernacle School of Excellence
Seneca Comprehensive High School
South Park High School
Stanley Falk School
Schools in Counties
Broome
Cayuga
Chenango
Clinton
Cortland
Essex
Franklin
Fulton
Hamilton
Herkimer
Jefferson
Lewis
Madison
Montgomery
Oneida
Onondaga
Oswego
Otsego
Saint Lawrence
Saratoga
Schoharie
Tioga
Warren
Washington
Schools in States
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
New Jersey
Oregon
Washington
Wyoming
Graduate and/or Transfer Programs Assigned
Transfer Physician Assistant
Last Name L-N
Graduate Physical Therapy
Last Name U-Z
Graduate Occupational Therapy
Last Name U-Z
Benjamin Pulkownik
University Recruiter
Email: pulkownb@dyc.edu
Office Number: (716) 829-7990
Text Number: (716) 671-3034
Hometown: East Aurora, New York
Ben's favorite thing about DYU?
I would say that my favorite thing about being a part of D’Youville University would be the sense of community one has once they step foot on campus. Whether you are a member of the Faculty and Staff, a current student, perspective student, or family members, we are all here to help one another reach potential goals and individual accomplishments.
If you could be any flavor of ice cream, what would you be and why?
If I could be any flavor of ice cream, I would have to go with ol' reliable Peanut Butter Cup. The best of both worlds, chocolate and peanut butter. You can’t go wrong!

Ben's Territories
Local High Schools
- Academy School
- Bennett High School
- Buffalo Acad Vis/Perf Arts
- Buffalo Academy Charter Sci Sch
- Buffalo Academy Science Math
- Buffalo Alternative HS
- Buffalo Evening HS
- Charter School App Technology
- City Honors School At Fmp
- Annunciation HS
- East HS
- Emerson School Of Hospitality
- Enterprise Charter School
- Frederick Law Olmsted School
- Global Concepts Charter HS
- Grover Cleveland HS
- Health Sciences Charter School
- Hutchinson Central Tech HS
- International Prep Sch Grover
- Lafayette HS
- Lafayette International HS
- Leonardo Da Vinci HS
- Maritime Charter HS
- Mckinley
- Middle Early College HS
- New Buffalo School of Culinary Arts And Hospitality
- Newcomer Academy
- Buffalo Seminary
- Research Laboratory HS for Biromantics & Life Sciences
- Riverside Academy – Ps 208
- Riverside HS
- Burgard Hs/ Vocational HS
- School 84
- Tapestry Charter
- Baker Hall School
- Buffalo Prep
Schools in Counties
- Bronx
- Kings
- Nassau
- New York
- Queens
- Richmond
- Rockland
- Suffolk
- Westchester
- Albany
- Columbia
- Delaware
- Dutchess
- Greene
- Orange
- Putnam
- Rensselaer
- Sullivan
- Ulster
- Schenectady
Schools in States
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Puerto Rico
- Wisconsin
Special Programs
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SAY YES to EDUCATION Buffalo
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Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
Mary Frye
Email: fryema@dyc.edu
Office: (716) 829-7791
Text: (716) 714-4053
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Mary's favorite thing about DYU?
DYU offers a supportive community that provides academic, social, spiritual, and professional development to our students. The tight-knit community gives a home away from home comfort that allows students to thrive.
If you could be any flavor of ice cream what would you be and why?
I would choose chocolate because it is my favorite, and you always know what you’re going to get. You can make it even better by adding chocolate chips, cookie dough, nuts, sprinkles, or anything you would like!

Mary's Territories
Local High Schools
Amherst Central HS
Amherst Christian Academy
Baptist School, The
Cardinal Ohara HS
Christian Central Academy
Clarence HS
Gateway-Longview Lynde School
Iroquois Central HS
Kenmore East Senior HS
Kenmore West HS
Mount St Mary Academy
Northtowns Academy
Sweet Home HS
Williamsville East HS
Williamsville North HS
Williamsville South HS
Mount Mercy Academy
North Collins Central High
Old Time Baptist Academy
Orchard Park HS
Saint Francis HS
Saint Josephs Collegiate Inst
Southtowns Academy Alp
Springville HS
West Seneca Christian School
West Seneca East Senior HS
West Seneca West Senior HS
Lackawanna HS
Graduate and/or Transfer Programs Assigned
- Physician Assistant: Last Name A - C
- Graduate DPT & OT: A - C
Kaylee Konczal
University Recruiter
Email: Konczalk@dyc.edu
Office Number: 716-829-8361
Text Number: 716-671-3006
Hometown: West Seneca, NY
Kaylee's Favorite thing about DYU?
My favorite thing about DYU is the overall commitment to the student experience that is so deeply rooted in every aspect of the university. Faculty, staff, and fellow students go above and beyond to make every day here something special and meaningful.
If you could be any flavor of ice cream, what would you be and why?
If I could be any flavor of ice cream, I would be Perry’s Queen of Hearts. It’s a dark chocolate ice cream with raspberry swirls and fudge filled hearts. I love raspberries and they just work so well with dark chocolate – the best combination out there in my opinion.

Kaylee's Territories
Graduate and/or Transfer Programs Assigned
- Graduate Programs
- Physical Therapy: Last Names D-K
- Occupational Therapy MS: Last Names D-K
- Family Nurse Practitioner MS: Last Names M-Z
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner MS: Last Names M-Z
- MBA – On Campus
- Anatomy MS
- Dramatic Theater Arts MFA: Last Names H-K, U-Z
Jacob Walkinshaw
University Recruiter
Email: walkinsj@dyc.edu
716-829-7871
716-301-5587
HOMETOWN: Santa Cruz, California
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT DYU?
My favorite aspect about D’Youville is how ever changing it is. Whether it’s a new initiative for students or employees, an exciting event happening on campus, or new facilities for the campus community to use, there is always something exciting happening.
IF YOU COULD BE ANY FLAVOR OF ICE CREAM, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?
If I could be any ice cream flavor, it would be Salted Caramel. You get both a salty and sweet flavor, which is the best combination out there.

Jacob's Territories
Local High Schools
- Grand Island High School
- Math Science Technology Preparatory School
- Nardin Academy
- Nichols School
- Saint Mary’s School for Deaf
- Tonawanda High School
- North Tonawanda High School
Schools in Counties
- Genesee
- Niagara
- Orleans
- Wyoming
Schools in States
- Idaho
- Michigan
- Minnesota, Montana
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- South Dakota
- U.S. Territories (U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, etc.)
International
International (Including Canada)
Transfer and/or Graduate Programs Assigned
- Transfer Physician Assistant Last Name H-K;
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Chris Krueger
University Recruiter & Head Men’s Volleyball Coach
Email: kruegerc@dyc.edu
OFFICE NUMBER: (716) 829-7912
TEXT NUMBER: (716) 995-4737
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT DYU?
The community of DYU is incredibly caring and student-first. When students are con are considering the next step in their journey, if looking for a home away from home, they’ll be hard-pressed to find many better than DYU.
IF YOU COULD BE ANY FLAVOR OF ICE CREAM, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?
This is boring but Twist? 50/50 Chocolate Vanilla, solid & reliable. Everything else is just vanilla or chocolate with extra stuff in it anyways!

Chris's Territories
Local High Schools
- Akron Central School
- Alden Central School
- Cheektowaga Central High School
- East Aurora High School
- Gods New Covenant Academy
- Holland Central School
- John F. Kennedy High School
- Maryvale High School
- Saint Mary’s High School
- Bishop Timon-Saint Jude High School
- Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
- Canisius High School
- Center Road Christian Academy
- Chesterton Academy of Buffalo
- Eden Junior-Senior High School
- Frontier Senior High School
- Hamburg High School
- Hopevale High School
- Park School of Buffalo
- Lake Shore Central Senior High School
Schools in Counties
- Allegany
- Cattaraugus
- Chautaugua
- Steuben
Schools in States
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Kansas
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- West Virginia
Graduate and/or Transfer Programs Assigned
- Physician Assistant: Last Name D - G
- Nursing & Accelerated Nursing: N/A
- Graduate DPT & OT: Last Name R - T
Mary Evanco-Caryk
University Recruiter
Email: evancom@dyc.edu
Office Number: 716-829-7741
Text Number: (716) 671-3027
Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Mary's Territories
Nursing
- Traditional Nursing & Accelerated Nursing: A - D
- Nursing & Accelerated Nursing all ReAdmits
Graduate Programs
Graduate On-Campus: FNP & MNP: A – D & M-P (FNP.MS & FNP.CT & MNP.MS)
Graduate: DNP-FNP & DNP MNP