Meet the Admission Team
The Admission Office looks forward to connecting with families! Learn more about the counselors who will be helping you through your application and why we love the community. Please reach out if you have any questions about the admission process and if there is anything else that we can share about LFA.
![Admission Department member Caroline in the formal gardens with greenery in background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731705436/lakeforest/fgjiljscyzbyxj7g2x4k/2024-portraits-square-Caroline.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731705436/lakeforest/fgjiljscyzbyxj7g2x4k/2024-portraits-square-Caroline.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731705436/lakeforest/fgjiljscyzbyxj7g2x4k/2024-portraits-square-Caroline.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731705436/lakeforest/fgjiljscyzbyxj7g2x4k/2024-portraits-square-Caroline.jpg","width":1080}])
Senior Associate Dean of Admission, Director of Financial Aid
Do you have any pets?
I have a long-haired, miniature dachshund named Izzy. She loves going on walks around campus and getting belly rubs from as many students and faculty as she can.
![admission office member Faith Ekakitie in the formal gardens on a sunny day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731705433/lakeforest/jwegs2pxn18vxnobsfj3/2024-portraits-square-Faith.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731705433/lakeforest/jwegs2pxn18vxnobsfj3/2024-portraits-square-Faith.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731705433/lakeforest/jwegs2pxn18vxnobsfj3/2024-portraits-square-Faith.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731705433/lakeforest/jwegs2pxn18vxnobsfj3/2024-portraits-square-Faith.jpg","width":1080}])
Assistant Dean of Admission
What is your favorite thing to do in the area?
I enjoy taking my dogs to the local dog parks in the area. We have a pretty good selection of parks on the north shore. I can almost guarantee you that I’ve been to every possible dog park in the area at least once.
![Admission Department member Adam in the formal gardens with greenery in background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731705435/lakeforest/zrzgei5wkuq2gay6aal1/2024-portraits-square-Adam.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731705435/lakeforest/zrzgei5wkuq2gay6aal1/2024-portraits-square-Adam.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731705435/lakeforest/zrzgei5wkuq2gay6aal1/2024-portraits-square-Adam.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731705435/lakeforest/zrzgei5wkuq2gay6aal1/2024-portraits-square-Adam.jpg","width":1080}])
Senior Associate Dean of Admission, Director of International Admission
Where is your favorite spot on campus?
I have the honor of working in Reid Hall, the 100+-year-old mansion on campus, and I have the privilege of being able to walk to that building every morning. ...
![Admission Department member Carolyn in front of the student center on a sunny day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731705436/lakeforest/bvstf4vmcjy1t9cbtwk1/2024-portraits-square-Carolyn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731705436/lakeforest/bvstf4vmcjy1t9cbtwk1/2024-portraits-square-Carolyn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731705436/lakeforest/bvstf4vmcjy1t9cbtwk1/2024-portraits-square-Carolyn.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731705436/lakeforest/bvstf4vmcjy1t9cbtwk1/2024-portraits-square-Carolyn.jpg","width":1080}])
Dean of Admission
What is your favorite thing to do in the area?
We love going into Chicago for different sports events, especially Blackhawks and Bears games.
![Admission Department member Kassandra at the pagoda in the formal gardens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731705436/lakeforest/bct1hzcd6oj2nchakyff/2024-portraits-square-Kassandra.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731705436/lakeforest/bct1hzcd6oj2nchakyff/2024-portraits-square-Kassandra.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731705436/lakeforest/bct1hzcd6oj2nchakyff/2024-portraits-square-Kassandra.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731705436/lakeforest/bct1hzcd6oj2nchakyff/2024-portraits-square-Kassandra.jpg","width":1080}])
Senior Associate Dean of Admission
What is a little known fact about you?
I worked as a news anchor at NBC for several years before I decided to follow my heart and become a full-time elementary school teacher. I come from a family of strong educators.
![Admission Department member Kyle seated in the formal gardens with stone wall behind him]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731705437/lakeforest/o2nva6z9k5jenur89qct/2024-portraits-square-Kyle.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731705437/lakeforest/o2nva6z9k5jenur89qct/2024-portraits-square-Kyle.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731705437/lakeforest/o2nva6z9k5jenur89qct/2024-portraits-square-Kyle.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731705437/lakeforest/o2nva6z9k5jenur89qct/2024-portraits-square-Kyle.jpg","width":1080}])
Senior Assistant Dean of Admission, Assistant Athletic Director & Head of Boys Basketball
What is your theme song?
"Cleveland Rocks” by Ian Hunter/President of the United States of America.
![portrait of admission member Audrey in front of Reid entrance with flowers in background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731705433/lakeforest/kfxugfg4ulc8omsqivqz/2024-portraits-square-Audrey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731705433/lakeforest/kfxugfg4ulc8omsqivqz/2024-portraits-square-Audrey.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731705433/lakeforest/kfxugfg4ulc8omsqivqz/2024-portraits-square-Audrey.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731705433/lakeforest/kfxugfg4ulc8omsqivqz/2024-portraits-square-Audrey.jpg","width":1080}])
Assistant Dean of Admission
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The Garden Room in Reid Hall is welcoming in all seasons because you get to look out across the Formal Gardens. I love attending the various events held there throughout the year.
![Grace Everett portrait]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731705765/lakeforest/kvydwysd6c3ehqg1ktgp/2024-portraits-square-Ines.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731705765/lakeforest/kvydwysd6c3ehqg1ktgp/2024-portraits-square-Ines.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731705765/lakeforest/kvydwysd6c3ehqg1ktgp/2024-portraits-square-Ines.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731705765/lakeforest/kvydwysd6c3ehqg1ktgp/2024-portraits-square-Ines.jpg","width":1080}])
Admission Office Manager
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
The ability to fly at supersonic speeds! This way I could go visit my family in Italy for dinner or my kids in college for a quick espresso break. I would bring my pups with me of course!
![Admission Department member Emily in front of McIntosh Cottage on a sunny day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731705436/lakeforest/ybxj8oy2qrxk84tpq0w0/2024-portraits-square-Emily.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731705436/lakeforest/ybxj8oy2qrxk84tpq0w0/2024-portraits-square-Emily.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731705436/lakeforest/ybxj8oy2qrxk84tpq0w0/2024-portraits-square-Emily.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731705436/lakeforest/ybxj8oy2qrxk84tpq0w0/2024-portraits-square-Emily.jpg","width":1080}])
Associate Dean of Admission, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
What is one LFA class you want to take?
I would take Forensic Science! That’s another career I thought about growing up and the class seems so interesting!
![Joy Zhou portrait]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739570522/lakeforest/v47rkmb4ealc8sclkfo3/2024-portraits-square-Joy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739570522/lakeforest/v47rkmb4ealc8sclkfo3/2024-portraits-square-Joy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739570522/lakeforest/v47rkmb4ealc8sclkfo3/2024-portraits-square-Joy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739570522/lakeforest/v47rkmb4ealc8sclkfo3/2024-portraits-square-Joy.jpg","width":1080}])
Director of Chinese Parent Development, Senior Assistant Dean of Admission
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Time travel! I have always dreamed of having Doraemon’s time travel machine.