Loring Strudwick was appointed LFA's Dean of Admission in July 2007. Before arriving at LFA in 2001, she was a math teacher at Phillips Academy, Andover where she was also head swimming and water polo coach, an admissions interviewer and reader, and a residential dean. She has lived in dormitories for 20 years. Loring holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from St. Lawrence University and a Master of Science for Teachers (MST) from the University of New Hampshire. Loring started her teaching career at the Kent School, CT in 1981-1984, spent 17 years at Andover, and has been at Lake Forest Academy since. Loring will continue to teach two sections of Advanced Placement Calculus in addition to her duties as Dean of Admission. She lives on campus with her husband, John, and their three children, Jane, Andrew, and Ian.

Caroline started out as the Administrative Assistant and quickly worked her way through the ranks.  She became Assistant Dean in 1995, Associate Dean in 2006, and Senior Associate Dean in 2007. She has also been involved with financial aid serving as Director and Assistant Director throughout her time here.

Caroline grew up in Buffalo, New York and in 1984 she arrived at Lake Forest College where she graduated in 1989. Caroline lives in Libertyville with her husband, Paul, and their three children Lauren, Matthew and Cameron. In her free time, Caroline enjoys attending her children’s sporting events and is also an avid supporter of all of the Caxy teams!

Melvin Allen joined Lake Forest Academy in June 2006 and is the Associate Dean of Admission, Director of Student of Color Recruitment.

Melvin earned his B.A. in Business Administration from Robert Morris College in 1997 and his Masters in Information Systems and Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago. Melvin also holds a management certificate from Walt Disney School of Management and a certificate from Robert Morris College Management Institute. He is currently pursing his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership in Higher Education from Argosy University.

During the 13 years previous joining LFA, Melvin served as Director of Enrollment Management/Student Recruitment at the College of Lake County and at Robert Morris College in Chicago. Melvin played college basketball and ran track at Malcolm X Community College as well as the University of Wisconsin. He was the Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s cross country and track at Robert Morris College, winning six championships and becoming the coach of the year six times out of the eight years he coached. Melvin served as Region VI Chairman for IL and IA for five years overseeing all rules, regulations, and events for cross country and track.

In addition to his work in admissions, Melvin is the head coach of the Boys and Girls Indoor Track program. Melvin’s hobbies are volunteering at Children’s Home in Chicago, football, weightlifting, swimming and running.

Lisa joined the group as an Associate Dean of Admission and Advertising Coordinator in July of 2007. Lisa wears many hats in the office: traveling to boarding school fairs, processing online applications, creating videos, and most importantly, helping families learn more about Lake Forest Academy.

Lisa is a native Michigander and moved to Chicago in 2003 after graduating from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English. She also has a Masters in Public Service from DePaul University.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants in Chicago.