Courtney McDermott

Graduate Recruiter

Courtney is responsible for recruiting interested and qualified students to the Mount’s three graduate programs through community outreach, networking with local businesses and organizations, and visiting graduate school fairs throughout the region.

Courtney has a diverse professional background, and has worked previously as a program director in a non-profit agency providing vocational rehabilitation services to adults with psychiatric disabilities, and as a psychotherapist in private practice. However, the majority of Courtney’s prior experience is in higher education, where she has held positions in student affairs, residence life, as well as graduate and law admissions.

Courtney holds a bachelor of arts degree from the State University of New York College at Oneonta, where she majored in political science. In 2007, Courtney earned a master of science degree in counseling from Pace University.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Courtney is very active in local community and faith-based organizations, including currently serving as a board member for the Down Syndrome Association of the Hudson Valley and Orange AHRC.

You can find Courtney on campus in the Villa, Room 204.

Courtney McDermott