Meet Your Admission Team
Meet your admission team. We are here to assist you in any way we can to make your college search experience the best it can be.

Genaro A. Balcazar
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing
Phone: (708) 524-6562
Office: Lewis 108
Email: gbalcazar@dom.edu
Welcome to the Division of Enrollment Management at Dominican University. All of us are dedicated to helping you and your family understand and navigate the entire admission process, from campus visits and questions about financial aid to completing your application and registering for classes. So, don’t hesitate to reach out to me or other members of the team. We look forward to working with you.

Glenn Hamilton
Assistant VP for Undergraduate Enrollment
Phone: (708) 524-6795
Office: Lewis 108
Email: ghamilton@dom.edu
High School
St. Benedict (Chicago)
College/Major
Dominican University/Communication Arts and Sciences
Why I Work in DU Admission
I believe wholeheartedly in Dominican University’s mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world. Living the mission on a daily basis makes my professional career in college admission that much more rewarding. I am driven day-to-day by providing quality service to students, parents and school counselors and making the Dominican University experience possible for a diverse population of students.
Hobbies/Interests
Fishing, cooking and mentoring students.
Territory
Illinois: Elmwood Park, Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South, Guerin Prep, Niles North, Niles West, Northridge Prep, Notre Dame, Ridgewood, St. Viator, District 211, District 214, Northwest Illinois, as well as Wisconsin

Ricardo Aguilera
Assistant Director of Admission & Bilingual Outreach
Phone: (708) 524-6834
Office: Crown 100A
Email: raguilera@dom.edu
High School
Waubonsie Valley
College/Major
Northern Illinois University/Business: Spanish Translation
Why I work in DU Admission
I enjoy the interaction of prospective students and helping them understand the admission and financial aid process. The team-work and relationship building aspect of admission is very satisfying and enjoyable to me. I also love that I get to counsel and help people fulfill their personal, professional and academic goals. Our mission is in line on how we should carry out our lives.
Hobbies/Interest
Traveling
Territory
Transfer students (N-Z)

Reuben Burnley
Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission
Phone: (708) 524-6472
Office: Lewis 108
Email: rburnley@dom.edu
High School
Louisville Male Traditional High School, Louisville, Kentucky
College/Major
Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois/BS, Education
Why I Work in DU Admission
The reason I choose to work at Dominican is because of the camaraderie and common goals of everyone on campus. The faculty and staff at Dominican inspires students to achieve those goals. I particularly like the great student to faculty ratio, as I feel this is very important in getting every student involved in the classroom with the hope of reaching their full potential. The “small community feel” that Dominican University possesses makes it easy for me to speak and represent this exceptional school.
Hobbies/Interests
Traveling, coaching and watching soccer, and also researching odd facts and useless information. On a day off I enjoy spending time with my wife and our two boys, Camden and Lucas.
Territory
Illinois: Maine East, Maine South, Maine West, Proviso West, Proviso East, Proviso Math and Science Academy, Walther Christian Academy, Willows Academy, City of Chicago High Schools (south of Division Street), as well as the following States: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

Maricela Flores
Campus Visit Coordinator & Admission Assistant
Phone: (708) 524-6800
Office: Lewis 108
Email: mflores2@dom.edu

Debra Lorenz
Administrative Assistant, Enrollment Management
Phone: (708) 524-6800
Office: Lewis 108
Email: dlorenz@dom.edu

Michael Morsovillo
Director of Transfer and Adult Admission
Phone: (708) 524-6793
Office: Lewis 108
Email: mmorsovillo@dom.edu
High School
Marist High School
College/Majors
Saint Xavier University/BA, English; MA, English Literature
Why I Work in DU Admission
After 23 years at Dominican, I will always feel the spirit and energy of the place—Caritas in action! It’s truly rewarding to serve the transfer and adult population and encourage them to experience the strong sense of community that exists at Dominican. Working in college admission for more than 29 years has allowed me to assist others in fulfilling their dreams, and I’ll always appreciate that the most.
Hobbies/Interests
Reading, writing, and playing guitar. On a day off I enjoy spending quality time with my wife, Debbie.
Territory
Transfer students, online students and post-baccalaureate students

Laurie Riggin
Assistant Director of Transfer Admission
Phone: (708) 524-6469
Office: Lewis 108
Email: lriggin@dom.edu
High School
Downers Grove South
Colleges/Majors
Dominican University/BA, Art History and Italian Studies
Northern Illinois University/MA, Art History
Why I Work in DU Admission
In 2003 I left a fast-paced career in advertising to enroll as a full-time, adult student at Dominican University. As an alumna, faculty member, academic advisor, and co-director of several intercultural programs, I have developed and maintained strong relationships with students and with numerous departments across the university. I have a deep understanding of the Dominican brand—its mission, culture and traditions—and a passion for working with local and international students.
Hobbies/Interests
Working out, running and adventure sports. On a day off I enjoy playing golf, exploring second-hand bookstores, relaxing with a glass of wine and solitude.
Territory
Transfer students (A–M) and international students

Rosa Varela
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission
Phone: (708) 524-6931
Office: Lewis 108
Email: rvarela@dom.edu
High School
Kankakee High School
College/Major
Eastern Illinois University/Foreign Languages
Why I Work in DU Admission
Working with first generation students has always been a passion of mine. As someone who is a first-generation student herself, I understand the challenges and concerns of these students. Working with DU admission has helped me make a different in assisting students and their families understanding the college/admission process.
Hobbies/Interests
Tennis, spending time with family, and shopping.
Territory
City of Chicago, North of Division Street, and Lake County

Ixtel Viramontes
Phone: (708) 524-6371
Office: Lewis 108
Email: iviramontes@dom.edu
High School
Genoa-Kingston High School
College/Major
Elmhurst College/BA, Sociology
Why I Work in DU Admission
I have a passion for helping students access higher education. I enjoy assisting students achieve their goals in education but also in their daily lives. I believe in the mission of DU and I look forward to using and sharing it in my daily work.
Hobbies/Interests
Reading, puzzles, and hiking
Territory
Illinois: South/Southwest Suburban Chicago, Will County, Grundy County, Kankakee County, as well as the following States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming