OUR ADMISSIONS TEAM
We Are Excited that Your Family is Considering O'Dowd
Our team is here to help with everything about the admissions process, from campus visits, applying, financial aid, and more.
Kerryn Pincus Gallagher, Director of Enrollment and Admissions
Kerryn holds a BA from UCLA and a Master's in Education, Planning, and Social Policy from Harvard. With over 30 years of experience working in education as a teacher and administrator at various schools in the Bay Area, Kerryn has dedicated more than 12 years to the O’Dowd community as Director of Enrollment and Admissions. In her free time, Kerryn enjoys hiking in the East Bay regional parks with her dog, Daisy, exploring local restaurants, and spending quality time with family and friends. She loves meeting new Bay Area families and takes great joy in watching each class grow, mature, and flourish over their four years at O’Dowd. Call Kerryn at (510) 577-9100 Ext. 603 or email kpincus@bishopodowd.org.
Moire Bruin, Director of Admissions Recruitment and Outreach
Originally from Anaheim, with a B.A. in Communications from the University of San Francisco, Moire has been with O’Dowd since 2014. Working with students gives her daily opportunities to help them realize their limitless possibilities and support them when they are struggling to believe in themselves. Call Moire at (510) 577-9100 Ext. 333 or email mbruin@bishopodowd.org.
Nicole Ratto '13, Assistant Director of Admissions
An Oakland native with a dual BA in Communications and Italian Studies from Gonzaga University, Nicole is an O'Dowd alum and also an assistant coach for O'Dowd's Girls Rugby Team. She joined the Admissions team because she appreciates the way that the Dragon community challenges students to explore their creative, athletic, and intellectual passions. Call Nicole at (510) 577-9100 Ext. 253 or email nratto@bishopodowd.org.
Sergio Carrillo, Admissions Coordinator
Originally from Mexico, Sergio is bilingual in both Spanish and English and has been working at O’Dowd since 2013. Sergio has a BA from CSU East Bay in Business Administration. Sergio plays an integral role on the admissions team, planning and coordinating events and supporting bilingual Spanish-speaking families through the admissions process. Call Sergio at (510) 577-9100 Ext. 707 or email sergioc@bishopodowd.org.