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Meet the Admission Team

List of 7 members.

Lisa Wu

Assistant Head of School, Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives

626-396-6321

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Lisa’s favorite Poly tradition is the annual Lower School Book Fair because it taps into her love of young adult graphic novels. Her favorite spots on campus are the Upper School Library balcony and the bleachers on Babcock Field where she can cheer on her daughters playing their favorite Poly sports! While away from campus, Lisa is working on her slice backhand and enjoys family hikes (+ golden retriever!) in Angeles National Forest.
Lena Etoka

Admission Systems & Office Manager

626-396-6322

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Lena's favorite Poly tradition is the Lower School Panther Pod groups. She loves seeing students of all ages interacting with one another and completing different activities! Outside of work, you can find her exploring new restaurants, reading, attending Zumba classes, and binge watching crime shows.
Andrew Manansala

Associate Director of Admission and Outreach

(626) 396-6327
Lindsay Morales

Financial Aid Director; Assistant Director of Admission

626-396-6326

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Lindsay’s favorite Poly tradition is the school-wide opening assembly at the start of each school year. She loves to watch the kindergarteners' faces as they experience Poly for the first time! Outside of work, you can catch her running around the Rose Bowl, finishing a book from her (never-ending) reading list, or listening to her favorite true-crime podcast.
Vince Oliver

Admission Outreach Associate; Middle School Physical Education

626-396-6329

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Vince's favorite Poly tradition is the annual all-school assembly because school pride is at an all-time high and he says it's such a cool experience when the entire Poly community comes together. Outside of work, Vince's interests include: basketball, brunch, and sampling vegan dishes. Vince also enjoys listening to new music, binge-watching new shows, and collecting Jordan 1's.
Debbie Silva

Assistant Director of Admission, Middle School

626-396-6325

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Debbie’s favorite Poly tradition is the Poly Pet and Hobby Show. She enjoys seeing the students proudly parading with their beloved four-legged friends! When not at Poly, Debbie enjoys spending time with her family and her sweet goldendoodle, Tony. Debbie has spent her career in independent schools, both in and out of the classroom, and she loves being part of Poly's community.
Alex Velasco

Lower School Dean of Student Life; Assistant Director of Admission Lower School

626-396-6437

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Outside of work, Alex enjoys spin class, spending time with family (also known as chasing her two sons around), and reading. She thinks the best spot on campus is the kindergarten classrooms and her favorite Poly tradition is the Lower School buddy program. Her secret superpowers are organizing and cleaning. She also speaks fluent Spanish.