Admission Counselor
Office: (417) 873-6874
Text: (417) 607-6478
jcortez@drury.edu
Colleges Attended & Degrees Earned: B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Bible and Theology from Jessup University
Job Description: My goal is to help students get excited about the college application process and envision Drury as their home away from home. Too often, choosing and enrolling in college can seem overwhelming – my job is to guide students throughout the application process so they can shift their focus onto their personal, academic, and professional growth at Drury University.
Favorite thing about Drury: I love the senses of welcoming community and school spirit on campus!
Favorite Springfield restaurant: Black Sheep
Hobby (what you like to do): I’m a planner girlie all the way. I love journaling and scrapbooking in my planner to make and keep memories!
Fun fact: Before finding my path in higher ed, I wanted to be a choreographer and actually trained in ballet for about 13 years.
Most interesting item in your office: My plush emotional support chicken nuggets! My mom bought them in California and shipped them to me in Missouri so I’d have something to remind me of her in my office.
Territory: I focus primarily on helping students in northern and central Missouri, as well as from the west coast (where I’m originally from!) inland (ending in Oklahoma).