Meet Your Admission Team

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.

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

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, Wisconsin and Nebraska

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)

Associate Director of 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

Proviso West, Proviso East, Proviso Math and Science Academy, Walther Christian Academy, City of Chicago High Schools south of Division Street, Indiana and Kentucky

Admission Counselor and Social Media Coordinator

Phone: (708) 524-6371
Office: Lewis 108
Email: ncesario@dom.edu

High School

Maine South

College/Major

Dominican University Class of 2017, Fashion Merchandising, Business, Italian.

Why I work in DU Admission

I loved my experience at DU. During my time as a student I was able to make great connections with students and faculty. It gave me a unique college experience that I hoped other students would be able to have. I used to be a student ambassador and loved making connections with perspective students. My college decision process was memorable because of my counselor at Dominican, and I hope to help students through the process.

Hobbies

Traveling as much as possible, reading, eating, and trying new things.

Territories

South and South West Suburbs, Michigan, and the East Coast

Administrative Assistant, Enrollment Management

Phone: (708) 524-6800
Office: Lewis 108
Email: dlorenz@dom.edu

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

Assistant Director of Transfer Admission

Phone: (708) 524-6469
Office: Lewis 108
EMail: lriggin@dom.edu

CollegesMajors

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

Director of Freshman Admission

Phone: (708) 524-6798
Office: Lewis 108
Email: jtomaso@dom.edu

High School

Oak Park and River Forest High School

College/Major

Dominican University/Sociology

Why I Work in DU Admission

College admission work is very rewarding, especially when you believe so deeply in the institution you represent. I have seen on countless occasions how this institution transforms the lives of its students. I am a product of Dominican University, and know firsthand what a truly unique experience students have at this institution.

Hobbies/Interests

Traveling, reading non-fiction, listening to National Public Radio, cooking, the Chicago Bears. On a day off I enjoy spending time with my wife, Amy, and our three children, Michael, Ryan and Ava.

Territory

Illinois (West and Northwest Suburban Chicago, Central and Southern Illinois), Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas

Assistant Director of 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