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Thomas A. Gutto In collaboration with the Vice Provost of Enrollment Management, Tom leads the creation and implementation of the undergraduate admission strategic recruitment and enrollment efforts. His primary focus is supporting students and their families through the admission process from aspiring college students to admitted LMU Lions. Tom is an active member in the following professional associations: The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS), The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), The Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC), and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO).He was honored with the Bonita C. Jacobs Transfer Champion Rising Star Award (2016) from the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students for his exceptional advocacy and leadership in the development and implementation of transfer-focused activities in support of transfer student access to and success in higher education. Tom earned his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Counseling from LMU. |
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Radia Alouache Radia Alouache brings to her role as Senior Director a degree in Finance and International Business and a Master in Education with a focus in counseling. She combines this background with over 30 years of admission experience. Radia oversees the recruitment and decision process for first year applicants. She is a long-time member of NACAC and WACAC and is actively involved in these two admission professional organizations. In her spare time she likes to read, travel, and try new restaurants. Territories: Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, |
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Christine Parra Although Chris now considers herself an LMU Lion after 17 years in Admission, she attended St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas where she obtained both a B.A. in English Communication Arts, as well as an M.A. in Community Counseling. Being an out-of-state college student from Omaha, Nebraska, Chris has had a special interest in both introducing and recruiting prospective students from the Midwest. In her free time, she enjoys time with her children and supporting causes of those with special needs. Territories: California (West LA, South Bay), Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North and South Dakota and Wisconsin. |
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Brian is an LMU graduate with his degree in Business Administration. He has a variety of experiences in the fields of fire administration, fitness, and business. He spent two years in Japan with his family teaching English at public elementary schools. In his spare time he loves to be outside swimming, biking and running. Brian loves to read, listen to music and spend time with his family. Territories: Alaska, California (Glendale, Pasadena, East & South-Central Los Angeles, Torrance, South Bay Select Schools, Covina, West Covina, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario), Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming |
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Beth received her B.A. in Communication Studies with a minor in Philosophy at LMU. She went on to earn an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Boston College, but the Boston winters were too much for her, and she has happily spent most of her career back at LMU. Beth grew up in Sacramento and currently resides in San Diego. She feels incredibly fortunate to continue her work with the admission office by engaging with students from both of these "hometowns." In her spare time, Beth loves the beach, baking, reading, hiking with her family, and volunteering at her children's school. Territories: San Diego & Sacramento |
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From a young age, Jennisa has always valued education, and she received her B.A. in Sociology with a double minor in Applied Psychology and Education from UC Santa Barbara. She is thrilled to be part of the LMU family where she looks forward to providing support to students, especially in the First-gen community. Jennisa is passionate about effecting positive change in her community while also being a support system that fosters all students' success. On her free time, you can find her going to hot yoga, pilates, concerts, or spending time with her friends and family. Territories: Southern California (Hollywood & Wilshire), WEST Valley, East Valley Central Coast, and Central Valley, Northern California (Peninsula & East Bay) |
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Nathan is an LMU graduate who earned both his B.A. (2019) and M.A. (2023) in English. After brief stints in finance and sports management, he joined the admission team in 2021. He is passionate about educational opportunity, enjoys connecting with students, and values demystifying the admission process. Presently based in the Pacific Northwest, Nathan enjoys writing, playing basketball, camping, and spending time with friends. Territories: Pacific Northwest-Alaska, Oregon and Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming |
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Throughout his career in higher education, Michael has enjoyed the opportunity to meet students where they’re at and work with them through their college application journey. After working at Texas Christian University and the University of Texas at Austin, he is excited to be a part of the ranks at LMU, a community that is brimming with energy and supports its students from day one to graduation. Michael is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a Master’s in Business Administration and the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Economics and History. When he is not recruiting students throughout the Southwest or making a visit to campus at LMU, Michael can often be found on a bike, practicing yoga, or enjoying a high-quality cup of coffee. Territories: Southwest-Arizona, Texas, New Mexico |
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Reginaldo "Reggie" Golightly Reggie Golightly is a proud alum of LMU, having received his Bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting with a Business Administration minor. Ever since he joined the LMU Pre-College Summer Program following his Sophomore year in high school, he found his place on the bluff. As a student, Reggie was involved in the Delta Kappa Alpha professional cinematic arts fraternity, LMU Storytellers of Color, Black Student Union, Harambee Mentorship, and Black at LMU; as well as working with the LMU Pre-College Summer Programs and Orientation. Now, his passion for bringing community together leads him back to the bluff as an Admission Counselor, where he helps students tell their own stories and find their home as Lions! Territories: The South-Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia |
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Lauren McKeever Lauren is a proud alumna of Loyola Marymount University, graduating in 2025 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. During her time at LMU, she worked at the student-run coffee shop, The Lion’s Den, where she developed a love for making coffee and bringing people together. Lauren was actively involved on campus as a member of the professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, the Panhellenic sorority Kappa Alpha Theta, and served as an Orientation Leader for three years—welcoming new students and helping them transition into life at LMU. In her free time, Lauren enjoys reading, playing pickleball, catching a movie at the theaters, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to be back on the bluff as part of the Admission team, helping prospective students discover the same amazing experiences and sense of community that made her time at LMU so special. Territories: Long Beach CA 22, West Covina CA 23, Orange County CA 24, 25, 26, 28 Riverside CA 27, Imperial Valley CA 34, Nevada, Utah |
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Andrew Simpson Andrew is a proud alum of Loyola Marymount University, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Music, with a concentration in Vocal Studies. During his time at LMU, he was involved in various aspects of campus life, which included holding student leadership roles within Mane Entertainment, Creare Service Organization, and First-Year Orientation. He also partook in numerous artistic opportunities around campus such as joining the Consort Singers choir ensemble, taking hip-hop cardio classes at the Burn’s Recreational Center, and even composing a handful of film scores for student films. He is thrilled to be back at LMU to continue sharing his passion for the university by helping prospective students discover all the academic, professional, and social possibilities at LMU. Territories: California (San Jose and Santa Clara County), Colorado |
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John Selby John is a proud LMU graduate who received his B.A. in Screenwriting. He went on to earn his M.A. in Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre from the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art. During his time at LMU, John was a founding member of the LMU Dance Marathon through Sorority & Fraternity Life and was actively involved in the Ignatian Service Organization and Campus Ministry. John is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and now resides in New York City. He is thrilled to combine his passions for storytelling and Jesuit education as an Admission Counselor at his alma mater. In his free time, John enjoys following golf and all his favorite sports teams, reading in Central Park, and writing plays for his friends. Territories: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio |
