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 job and our passion is guiding prospective students on the application journey. Pitzer's 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.

 

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A Blend of Expertise & Support

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

Our Admission Officers

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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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Nathaniel Wyrick

  • Assistant Vice President of Admission
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David Girvan

  • Senior Associate Director of Admission
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Erin Griffin

  • 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

Operations & Support Staff

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Allegra Fass

  • Admission Operations Manager
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John Villalta

  • Admissions Systems Analyst
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Carol Dysart

  • Admission Office Assistant
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Deborah Thomas

  • Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Admission and Financial Aid
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Natalie Selzer

  • Associate Director of Admissions Marketing & Communications

Our Dedicated Admission 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
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Pitzer On The Road

Our Admission team is always on the move and is here to help with any questions you may have about Pitzer or the application process.

Check below to see if we'll be stopping by your high school, participating in a college fair, or holding interviews in your area.

See Our Travel plans

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.