Meet the Admission Staff

From the moment you first show interest in us, we're with you on your path to Pitzer

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Pitzer's Admission staff is a vibrant team, ready to help you through the application process and beyond.

Our passion is guiding prospective students on the application journey. Our team is made up of students, alumni, and admission experts, all here to support you throughout the process. 

24 Student Admission Fellows & Tour Guides

Our student team members give you a valuable first-person view of the Pitzer experience.

Meet Our Student Admission Staff

A Blend of Expertise & Support

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Our Admission office is a blend of experienced admission officers, supportive staff, and enthusiastic student workers. Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills and perspectives, united by a common goal: to help you navigate the college admission process with confidence. 

We're with you every step of the way – from the moment you express interest in Pitzer, through the application process, and right up to your first day on campus. 

Our Admission Counselors

Let us answer your questions, provide personalized advice, and show you why Pitzer College is the perfect fit for you.

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Elisa Albán-Ashley

  • Interim Vice President for Admission, Financial Aid, and Enrollment
  • Assistant Vice President for College Systems and Data Strategy
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Mike Tocydlowski

  • Assistant Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
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Erin Griffin

  • Director of Admission
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David Girvan

  • Senior Associate Director of Admission
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Kaite Breen

  • Assistant Director of Admission
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Christian "Kapili" Moniz '19

  • Admission Counselor
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Sydney Gerteis '23

  • Admission Counselor
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Marcus Aurelius Gomez

  • Admission Counselor

Find Your Admissions Counselor

Our Admissions Counselors are organized by local, national and international regions. Browse your location to find your admission counselor. 

  • Marcus Aurelius Gomez
    Regions: South Bay, South & South Central LA, Long Beach, Whittier & North Orange County, Anaheim, Santa Ana, South Orange Co, East LA
     
  • Kaite Breen
    Regions: Far North, Valley of the Moon, Marin, West LA & West Beach, Central Valley
     
  • Sydney Gerteis
    Regions: San Jose, Santa Clara, Hollywood & Wilshire
     
  • David Girvan
    Regions: San Fernando Valley, Glendale, and Pasadena
     
  • Erin Griffin
    Regions: San Francisco, San Mateo, Central Coast, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Santa Barbara
     
  • Christian "Kapili" Moniz
    Regions: Sacramento, Contra Costa, Oakland, Alameda County, Covina & West Covina
  • Marcus Aurelius Gomez
    States: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Oregon
     
  • Kaite Breen
    States: Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
     
  • Sydney Gerteis
    States: Alabama, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, Wyoming
     
  • David Girvan
    States: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington
     
  • Erin Griffin
    States: Iowa, Maine, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont
     
  • Christian "Kapili" Moniz
    States: Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Hawaii
     
  • Mike Tocydlowski
    States: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota
  • Kaite Breen
    International regions: China, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Hong Kong S.A.R., Macau S.A.R., Tajikistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Greater Middle East
     
  • Sydney Gerteis
    International regions: Africa
     
  • David Girvan
    International regions: Asia (excluding China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, and the Greater Middle East), India
     
  • Erin Griffin
    International regions: Caribbean, Oceania
     
  • Christian "Kapili" Moniz
    International regions: South America
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Pitzer on the Road

Our admission counselors are always on the move and here to help with any questions you may have about Pitzer or the application process. Check to see if we'll be stopping by your high school, participating in a college fair, or holding interviews in your area.

Our Dedicated Student Team

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Student Admission Staff

Each member of our Student team brings a unique set of skills and perspectives, united by a common goal: to help you navigate the college admission process with ease and confidence.

Meet Our Student Admission Staff

Admissions Operations & Support Staff

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Natalie Selzer

  • Associate Director of Admissions Marketing & Communications
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Allegra Fass

  • Assistant Director of Admission Operations
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Alicia Diaz

  • Assistant Director for Strategic Initiatives
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John Villalta

  • Admissions Systems Analyst
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Carol Dysart

  • Admission Office Assistant

Contact Us

Office of Admission

Have questions? We're here to help. Connect with a member of our Admission team, and we'll answer your questions about applying, visiting, and attending Pitzer one-on-one.