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A proud native of Massachusetts, Kamil Brown brings over eight years of experience in university admissions and a strong dedication to promoting higher education access. He began his admissions career supporting graduate enrollment services at Columbia University's Teachers College and subsequently held leadership positions in admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, Yale Law School, and Fordham University School of Law. During his graduate education at The University of Texas at Austin, Kamil also supported student success initiatives within UT Austin's division of enrollment management and pre-law advising within the College of Liberal Arts.

Kamil holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and graduate degrees from New York University, Columbia University, and The University of Texas at Austin. In his time outside of the office, Kamil enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Hometown: Springfield, Massachusetts

A proud BC Double Eagle, Daniel Chou earned two degrees from the Lynch School of Education and Human Development before joining the admissions team in 2019. Daniel holds a BA in secondary education and history, an MA in higher education, and earned his certification as a Certified Student Affairs Educator in 2024. In the office, he specializes in department communications and in interpreting admissions data to provide clear and actionable insights.

Outside of work, Daniel is an avid traveler who has visited over 30 countries across the world. He also enjoys refereeing volleyball matches, scuba diving in tropical waters, and is a self-professed nerd for frequent flyer programs.

Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

Shawn D. McShay serves as the department lead for the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. With over 20 years of experience in law school admissions, Dean McShay has held multiple leadership roles within LSAC and contributed to the planning committee for the Annual Meeting of Law School Diversity Professionals. 

Before joining BC Law in 2015, Dean McShay held leadership roles across multiple law schools, spanning markets from Washington, D.C. and New York City to Virginia. Dean McShay earned both his B.S. and MBA from West Virginia Wesleyan College. In his spare time, he enjoys collecting 1:18 scale diecast model cars and has a fascinating collection in his office.

Hometown: Washington, D.C.

With over 20 years of experience at BC Law, Amanda Kenyon plays a key role in managing admissions data and technical operations. She is an alumna of Boston College with a BA in art history, and her ties to BC extend beyond her professional life, as both of her children are current undergraduates at the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences. 

Outside of her professional role, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Maggie and Zoey, reading, and watching mystery and horror films. She could easily binge The Office on repeat and still love every episode!

Hometown: Charlton, Massachusetts

Brett Nelson plays a vital role in enhancing the applicant experience. From being the first point of contact for applicant inquiries to managing essential administrative processes, he ensures smooth operations throughout the admissions cycle. Brett has a B.Tech in Criminal Justice and is currently completing his MBA at the Carroll School of Management.

Outside of the office, Brett enjoys spending time with family, making pizzas from scratch, and playing a variety of board games.

Hometown: Quincy, Massachusetts

Laura serves as the associate director of admissions, financial aid, and recruitment at BC Law.  A proud alumna of Boston College, Laura earned her BS in finance from the Carroll School of Management and was awarded All-America Honors as captain of the Boston College swim team. Prior to joining BC Law in 2017, Laura built a distinguished career in the finance sector, bringing a wealth of expertise to her current role.  

Outside of the office, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, golfing, sewing and has a passion for baking—much to the delight of her colleagues, who are often treated to her delicious creations. 

Hometown: Needham, Massachusetts