Meet the Team

List of 6 members.

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  Tianna Lall-Emard 

  Director of Enrollment Management

  (203) 577-4503

  Bio

  • Tianna holds a BA from Wheaton College (MA) and a Master of Arts in International Educational Development with an Advanced Certificate in College Advising from Teachers College, Columbia University. Tianna served most recently as Westover's Associate Director of College Counseling and formerly worked in undergraduate and graduate admissions for several years before joining Westover. She is committed to ensuring every student has access to quality education, focusing on creating an inclusive admissions process that breaks down barriers and opens doors for students from all backgrounds. Tianna loves global travel, which began with a life-changing study abroad experience in Bhutan during her college years. She has since been to over 40 different countries. 
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  Suzanne Buenaventura 

  Director of International Admission

  (203) 577-4518

  Bio

  Suzanne Buenaventura, Director of International Admission, has spent more than two decades in admissions and enrollment management, all of that time in single-gender schools.  Before working in education, she was the president of Just Kids, Inc., located in Canton, CT.  Suzanne studied Business Admistration at the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford.  She and her husband have four adult children who all attended single-gender boarding schools, and she loves meeting and working with students and their families worldwide.  Suzanne and her husband split their time living in Connecticut and Florida with their two cocker spaniels and visiting their children and grandchildren.  
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  Sarah Hafey 

  Associate Director of Admission

  (203) 577-4521

  Bio

  Sarah joined Westover from Wayland Academy in Wisconsin where she served as Assistant Dean of Admission for Marketing. She holds a BS from Furman University, a BS from Walden University, and a Master’s in Communication and New Media Marketing from Southern New Hampshire University. Sarah enjoys campus life with her two dogs, Roxie and Rick.
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  Katie Leone 

  Senior Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid

  (203) 577-4623

  Bio

  Katie holds a BS in Communications and an AS in Business Management from Southern Connecticut State University. This is her eighth year as a member of the Westover Admission team! In her first year as the Financial Aid Director, Katie is excited to work closely with new and returning families to ensure an equitable and smooth financial aid process for all. In her free time, she loves performing at local community theaters with her husband and baking with her daughters. 
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  Christine Mitchell-Robinson 

  Associate Director of Admission

  (203) 577-4522

  Bio

  Christine holds a BA in communications from Western Connection State University and an MA in New Media Journalism from Full Sail University. During her educational career, Christine was a residential assistant (RA) and held many student leadership roles (President of Alpha Delta Pi sorority) while supporting her peers to do the same. Christine’s passion for supporting students in the on campus experience led her into a career in higher education where she was a Residential Hall Director at Sacred Heart University before coming to Westover.  She truly enjoys getting to know the people who make up the Westover community and sharing the stories of the student experience while on the road for the Admissions Team. 
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  Lindita Vinca 

  Receptionist, Admission Office Manager

  (203) 577-4500

  Bio

  Lindita holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Connecticut as well as an Associate’s Degree in Business from NVCC. In her sixth year as the Admission Office Manager, she is dedicated to providing outstanding service to prospective and current students, as well as their families. In this role, Lindita is able to leverage her business acumen and interpersonal skills to enhance the admissions process, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for the entire Westover community!