Meet Our Staff
Theresa Allen, Admissions Application Coordinator
Ms. Allen coordinates and manages the processing of all J.D. and LL.M. applications for the Office of Admissions. She works closely with the Assistant Dean and members of the Admissions Committee to ensure that applications are reviewed in a timely manner. She also is responsible for the preparation of admission decision letters and reports. Ms. Allen has been a member of the Admissions staff since 2000.
John Garcia, Director of Financial Aid
Mr. Garcia has worked in financial aid since 1995, becoming Director of Financial Aid at MSU College of Law in 2005. In addition to counseling both prospective and continuing students and their families regarding financial aid options, he certifies students' loan eligibility, coordinates the packaging of aid for law students, participates in the establishment of the student budget, and regularly presents on the topic of financing an MSU legal education. Mr. Garcia earned his undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University and a Master of Arts degree at Michigan State University.
Linda Hall, Admissions Office Manager
In her capacity as Admissions Office Manager, Ms. Hall responds to questions regarding the Law College, coordinates visits to MSU Law, and assists in the planning of on-campus visit programs and off-campus recruitment travel. She also serves as a liaison to incoming international students, with responsibility for maintaining the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System and for issuing I-20s. Ms. Hall has been a member of the Admissions staff since 2001.
Wayne Hutchison, Director of Admissions
Mr. Hutchison helps prospective students navigate the Law College's admissions standards and procedures, academic programs, and student services. He represents MSU Law at the state, regional, and national level, and he coordinates the Student Volunteer Program as well as online seminars. Mr. Hutchison earned his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, and an MBA and Master of Public Administration from the City University of Seattle. For 11 years he served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, including 4 years of service providing leadership for more than 80 military officers at MSU's Reserve Officer Training Corps Program. Mr. Hutchison joined the staff of the Admissions staff in May 2008.
Charles Roboski, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Dean Roboski works closely with the Faculty Admissions Committee in establishing and implementing the Law College's admissions and scholarship policies. He also coordinates MSU Law's communications with prospective students and prelaw advisors, and represents MSU Law at various off-campus events. He has served as a dean or director of law admissions since 1988, during which time he has reviewed more than 35,000 applications for admission. Dean Roboski joined the MSU Law Admissions staff in September 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Dominican University, a Master of Arts from Georgetown University, and an MBA from the University of Dayton.
Diana Shkreli, Assistant Director of Admissions
Diana Shkreli represents the College of Law at events throughout the nation and works closely with prospective incoming students at all phases of the admissions process. A native Spartan, she earned both her bachelors degree (Political Science) and her Juris Doctor at MSU. During her undergraduate education, she studied the French language and culture through the Study Abroad program. As a law student, Diana participated in moot court competitions, the Student Bar Association, the Washington D.C. semester program, and the College of Law Tax Clinic. Diana has extensive knowledge of the opportunities available at the College of Law, and is extremely excited to share those opportunities with prospective students.