Meet the Staff
We are here to serve your needs throughout your P.A.C.E. experience. Our primary concern is our students. We will work with you to determine if you are prepared to enroll in P.A.C.E. If you are admitted, we will then work, along with the faculty, to see that you leave Houghton College P.A.C.E. with your bachelor's degree and, more importantly, knowledge and wisdom that will serve you throughout your career.
 At Houghton Since 1999 1998 P.A.C.E. Graduate |
Katie Buvoltz Associate Dean for Adult & Distance Education Katie serves as the Associate Dean for Adult & Distance Education and is responsible for coordinating all the existing initiatives relative to adult and distance education. She provides leadership over the planning and implementation of new strategies in both of these dynamic fields of education. In addition to the aforementioned duties, Katie also directs the experiential learning process. Anyone interested in exploring options for earning credit based on experience should contact Katie for further information. A 1998 P.A.C.E. graduate, Katie earned a master’s degree in business administration from Regis University. She then attained her Ph.D. in organizational leadership from Regent University. Katie also teaches multiple P.A.C.E. courses. |
 At Houghton Since 2008 |
Katie Felton Enrollment Advisor Katie is the Enrollment Advisor for the West Seneca and Williamsville locations. A 2004 graduate of Houghton College, Katie has been working with P.A.C.E. since 2008. She is enthusiastic about helping adult students realize their goals of achieving a bachelor's degree through the P.A.C.E. experience. |
 At Houghton Since 2000 2006 P.A.C.E. Graduate |
Bridget Mast Enrollment Advisor Bridget, a native of Western NY, has been on the P.A.C.E. staff since 2007. She is the Enrollment Advisor for the Arcade, Dansville, Olean, and Jamestown cohorts. She also works with Houghton’s Academic Records Office processing P.A.C.E. student records. As a P.A.C.E. alumna, Bridget has an intimate understanding of P.A.C.E. and the challenges that adults face when they make the commitment to go back to school. She is eager to help students achieve their academic goals. |
 At Houghton Since 2010 |
James Janiszeski P.A.C.E. Academic Advisor and Administrator James serves as the Academic Advisor to all of the students attending cohorts in the West Seneca and Williamsville locations assisting students in completing all of their academic requirements. James also assists P.A.C.E. in coordinating all special events such as Commencement. He recently joined us from Wheaton College where he completed his graduate studies and worked within Athletics as a Complex Supervisor. James brings a solid educational and administrative background to the P.A.C.E. team. |
 At Houghton Since 2010 2003 P.A.C.E. Graduate |
Yvonne Ribaudo Academic Advisor Yvonne is the Southern Tier Academic Advisor. She has a background in corporate training and is a 2003 P.A.C.E. graduate. Yvonne is passionate about equipping and resourcing people for success. She believes that adult learners are uniquely positioned to be able to apply the classroom content in their daily lives, continually reinforcing their education in practical ways. |
 At Houghton Since 2006 |
Jim DeFelice Student Financial Services Advisor / Admission
Representative After leaving a career in retail customer service, Jim joined the Houghton College P.A.C.E. staff in December 2006 and handles all financial aid and account balance questions for all P.A.C.E. locations. Jim graduated from Houghton College, where he met his wife Sarah. In his spare time, one might find him refereeing at a local baseball or football game. Jim also teaches the free Microsoft Word and Excel classes held at the West Seneca campus. |
 At Houghton Since 2010 |
Tess Felton Administrative Assistant - P.A.C.E.
Administration Tess Felton is the Administrative Assistant for P.A.C.E. Administration. She came to P.A.C.E. in 2010 after spending two years at the University of Pittsburgh and then transferring to SUNY Buffalo to earn her bachelor’s degree in English. Most nights and weekends you can find her by the pool coaching the East Aurora Swim Team to victories. She is thrilled to be a part of the P.A.C.E. team as she knows the value of her own college degree and is excited to help other adults meet this important milestone. |
 At Houghton Since 2008 2007 P.A.C.E. Graduate |
Carla Wilson Library Assistant Carla, a P.A.C.E. graduate herself, is the P.A.C.E. Library Assistant. Carla helps maintain and prepare course materials for distribution, track the return of materials as well as assists students and faculty on class nights at the West Seneca Campus. |
To request a detailed information packet on the program, please send your name, address and phone number to the following address: pace@houghton.edu, complete our online inquiry form, or contact us at:
Houghton College P.A.C.E.
810 Union Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
716.674.6363 or 1.888.874.PACE (7223)
Fax: 716.674.0250
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