1. Admission & Aid

Meet the Admission Staff

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

Four students chat in front of the admission office.

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

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. 

Find Your Admissions Counselor

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

  • Erin Griffin
    CA Regions: San Francisco, San Mateo, Central Coast, Santa Barbara & West Ventura
     
  • David Girvan
    CA Regions: San Fernando Valley
     
  • Kaite Breen
    CA Regions: Far Northern California, Valley of the Moon, Sacramento, Marin, West Los Angeles & West Beach, Central Valley
     
  • Kapili Moniz
    CA Regions: Contra Costa, City of Oakland, Alameda, Long Beach, Covina & West Covina, Whittier & North Orange County, Anaheim, Santa Ana 
     
  • Sydney Gerteis
    CA Regions: San Jose, Santa Clara, Hollywood & Wilshire
     
  • Marcus Aurelius Gomez
    CA Regions: Glendale, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, South Bay, South & South Central Los Angeles, South Orange County
     
  • Mike Tocydlowski
    CA Regions: Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, San Diego, Greater Imperial Valley
  • Erin Griffin
    States: Maine, New Hampshire, New York (excluding Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens), Vermont, Guam
     
  • David Girvan
    States: Alaska, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Washington
     
  • Kaite Breen
    States: District of Columbia, Illinois, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia
     
  • Kapili Moniz
    States: Hawaii, Minnesota, New York (Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens only), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
     
  • Sydney Gerteis
    States: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming
     
  • Marcus Aurelius Gomez
    States: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas
     
  • Mike Tocydlowski
    States: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
  • Erin Griffin
    International regions: Australia, New Zealand, Oceania/Pacific Islands, select European, Caribbean, and South American territories
     
  • David Girvan
    International regions: Canada, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia (excluding China), Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan
     
  • Kaite Breen
    International regions: Greater Middle East, Central Asia, China, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay
     
  • Kapili Moniz
    International regions: Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America (excluding Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay)
     
  • Sydney Gerteis
    International regions: Africa
     
  • Mike Tocydlowski
    International regions: Europe, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Lebanon, Montserrat, New Caledonia
     
a group of admissions counselors hold up Pitzer gear and merch

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.

Pitzer on the Road Info

Our Admission Counselors

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

headshot of Elisa Albán-Ashley with the Pitzer clock tower in the background

Elisa Albán-Ashley

  • Vice President for Admission, Financial Aid, Enrollment and College Systems
headshot of Mike Tocydlowski

Mike Tocydlowski

  • Assistant Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
portrait of Erin Griffin.

Erin Griffin

  • Director of Admission
Man with blue collar shirt and brown short hair.

David Girvan

  • Senior Associate Director of Admission
headshot of Kaite Breen.

Kaite Breen

  • Assistant Director of Admission
headshot of Christian "Kapili" Moniz.

Christian "Kapili" Moniz '19

  • Assistant Director of Access Programming and Indigenous Recruitment
portrait Sydney Gerteis wewaring a textured ivory sweater in front of green leaves

Sydney Gerteis '23

  • Admission Counselor
portrait of marcus gomez standing in front of a shrub

Marcus Aurelius Gomez

  • Admission Counselor

Our Dedicated Student Team

students in orange shirts hold "let's go pitzer" and "welcome lovely people" signs at move in day

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

Natalie Selzer

Natalie Selzer

  • Associate Director of Admissions Marketing & Communications
portrait of Allegra Fass.

Allegra Fass

  • Assistant Director of Admission Operations
headshot of Alicia Diaz.

Alicia Diaz

  • Assistant Director for Strategic Initiatives
portrait of Carol Dysart

Carol Dysart

  • Admission Office Assistant
No profile image for María Ramírez

María Ramírez

  • Manager of Visitor and Enrollment Experience

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.

(909) 621-8129

Pitzer Hall, 1st Floor