Meet the Team
Our experienced admissions team is available as a resource to applicant families and is committed to helping you navigate the admissions process at Convent & Stuart Hall. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your children and family and look forward to engaging with you during our campus tours and admissions events.
Cesar Guerrero
Director of Admissions and Academic Guidance
Cesar joined Convent & Stuart Hall in 2011. He leads the K–12 admissions team the High School Transition team, co-leads Academic Guidance, and oversees College Counseling. He brings over 20 years of experience in public and independent school education, academic advising, student support and college admissions. Cesar has a daughter who attends Convent High School and two sons at Stuart Hall High School.
Kelly Whalen
Associate Director, Elementary Admissions
Kelly joined the school as an employee in 2014. She leads the K–8 admissions team and is the primary contact for the elementary school. In her time at Convent & Stuart Hall, Kelly has helped guide countless students and their parents as a member of the College Counseling team and the High School Transition team. Prior to that, she served as President of the Parents Association. Kelly has a son who just graduated UCLA and a daughter attending Cal Poly, both of whom began their education in Kindergarten at Convent & Stuart Hall.
Lauren Dominguez
Assistant Director, K–12 Admissions
Lauren joined Convent & Stuart Hall in early 2021. Prior to that, she worked in the admissions office at a university in Southern California and, most recently, helped international students navigate their school experience at an East Bay independent school. In her role, Lauren works closely with the K–12 admissions team, supporting prospective families at all entry points.
Lizzie Schneiberg
Senior Admissions Associate/Director of Financial Assistance
Lizzie joined Convent & Stuart Hall in 2013. She works with prospective parents and students, guiding them through the high school admissions process as well as the financial assistance program. She brings over 20 years of experience in independent school administration, on both the East and West coasts, and has worked with several nonprofit organizations serving children and families in the Bay Area.
Ruth Loy
Admissions Database Administrator
With more than 35 years of experience in the Convent & Stuart Hall admissions department, Ruth supports our elementary and high school admissions teams and is responsible for K–12 database management. She has a son who recently graduated Stuart Hall High School and daughters who are alumnae of Convent High School, all whom began their education in Kindergarten at Convent & Stuart Hall.
