Admission Process

List of 8 members.

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  Joshua Labove 

  Director of Enrollment Management

  603-469-2101

  Bio

  Josh has built his career in support of mission-driven institutions. Prior to joining KUA, Josh served as the Dean of Enrollment and Financial Aid at Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and had previously worked as a consultant to colleges and universities, as well as a director of college counseling. After serving as a member of the Editorial Committee for Net Assets, the magazine of the National Business Officers Association, Josh now serves on the Program Selection Committee for the NBOA Annual Conference. A deep believer in independent schools, Josh is a frequent presenter to school leaders and educators at annual conferences and serves as a trustee at Crossroads Academy, an independent K-8 school in nearby Lyme, New Hampshire. 

   

  Josh earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Law & Geography from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada; he holds a Master of Arts in Globalization Studies from Dartmouth College, and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science from the University of Chicago. In 2020, Josh completed the ISACS Leadership Academy for school leaders, earning his Executive Scholar Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

   

  When not traveling (Josh visits 20+ countries annually in support of KUA), Josh and his wife Alecia live in Brooks Cottage, where they run the Jewish Students Group, hosting Shabbat dinners and craft nights. 
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  Nick Antol 

  Senior Associate Director of Admission, Director of Financial Aid, Boys' Lacrosse Coach

  603-469-2107

  Bio

  Nick joined Kimball Union Academy in 2015 as an Associate Director of Admission and the Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Coach. Before moving to Meriden, NH, Nick spent eleven years working in the Admission Office at Portsmouth Abbey School and one year at Cape Henry Collegiate School. 
  
  

  Nick is from Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Loyola Blakefield where he was the captain of the hockey and lacrosse teams during his senior year. Nick continued his lacrosse career at the University of Notre Dame where he was an accounting major and a goalie on the 1st Notre Dame team to reach the Final Four. After graduating in College in 2003 Nick helped coach Cape Henry Collegiate School to their first-ever state championship. While an assistant at Portsmouth Abbey, the lacrosse team won nine league championships in eleven years and three goaltenders were named U.S. Lacrosse All-Americans. In 2014, Nick earned his Masters’ in Athletic Administration from Ohio University. Nick and his wife Polly live on campus in Rowe House; along with their two daughters Carter and Gracie.
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  Mattie Ford DiNapoli 

  Assistant Director of Admission, Alpine Ski Director

  603-469-2106

  Bio

  Since joining the KUA community in 2021, Mattie has worn many hats, currently serving in the Admissions office and as the Director of Alpine Skiing. A proud Middlebury College graduate with a degree in Economics, Mattie led the women’s Alpine Ski Team as captain and earned All-American honors twice. Mattie, her husband, and their two children enjoy campus life, frequently seen at the dining hall or various school events. 
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  Cory McClure 

  Associate Director of Admission, Head Coach Varsity Boys Basketball

  603-469-2109

  Bio

  Cory McClure joined Kimball Union Academy in the summer of 2019 as an Associate Director of Admission and Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach. Prior to KUA, Cory enjoyed similar roles at other New England boarding schools for nearly 15 years. His experiences as a classroom teacher, advisor, dorm head, coach, and over a decade working at the collegiate level, gives him a unique perspective to share with families and potential students that are considering Kimball Union Academy. Cory is a graduate of the University of New England and is a native New Englander. He and his wife Destiny and children Max '24, Sylvia '25, and Griffin '28 live on campus and enjoy the school’s diverse community as well as the Greater Upper Valley Region. 
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  Destiny McClure 

  Manager, Enrollment Operations

  603-469-2104

  Bio

  With over a decade of experience in the boarding school sector, Destiny serves as Kimball Union Academy’s Manager of Enrollment Operations, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for prospective families and students. Having lived on campus for the past six years with her husband Cory and their 3 children, Max '24, Sylvia '25, and Griffin '28, Destiny is deeply connected to the Kimball Union community and offers valuable insights into campus life. She brings extensive experience from various roles in student life, college counseling, and the head of school’s office. Outside of work, Destiny enjoys traveling, fly fishing with Cory, and exploring all that the Upper Valley has to offer. 
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  David Nimura 

  Admission Counselor

  603-469-2105
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  Susanne Nowlan 

  Executive Assistant for Enrollment

  603-469-2111

  Bio

  Susanne, a Swedish native, lives in Grantham, NH, with her husband and their four children, Sofia '20, Silas '22, Sixten '24, and Simon '25. She brings enthusiasm and a deep commitment to fostering a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for all new and prospective students and their families.
  
  

  In her current role, Susanne is dedicated to guiding families through the admissions process with care, clarity, and warmth. Fluent in both Swedish and German, she draws on her international background to connect thoughtfully with families from around the world, offering a global perspective that enriches the community experience. 

  
  Prior to relocating to the Upper Valley, Susanne served as Director of Sales and Marketing in Malmö, Sweden, and worked in the ski industry in Vermont. She also spent 18 years supporting senior global executives at Global Forest Partners / UBS Timber Investors, where she provided high-level administrative, operational, and client-relations support.
  
  

  Susanne is a summa cum laude graduate of San Diego State University, where she earned a degree in International Business.
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  Angelica Pascual 

  Associate Director of Admission, Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach and 12th Grade Dean

  603-469-2108