Monique Eguavoen

Dr. Eguavoen joined Westridge in 2022, bringing more than 15 years’ experience in college admissions and a deep understanding of college recruitment, admission, matriculation, and financial aid to Westridge. Prior to Westridge, she served as associate dean of admission at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where she sat on the SMU admission leadership team, and led a department of 15 professionals responsible for comprehensive admission and enrollment services for all first-year students. In addition, she co-chaired the university’s Access, Equity, and Inclusion Team.

Previously, Dr. Eguavoen worked in admissions at University of California, Irvine, Penn State New Kensington, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. She earned a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Management from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University.