Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communication

Irene Neller became Westmont’s first vice president for enrollment, marketing and communications in December 2017 after serving 26 years at Biola University and four years at Fuller Theological Seminary, building and redefining new functions of strategic enrollment and marketing and earning numerous industry awards. She graduated from Bethany University with a degree in communications and earned a master’s in communications promotions management at CSU Fullerton. A recognized leader in Christian higher education, she chaired the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) national committee for communication officers and serves on the commission. She is committed to mentoring young women, started a national annual conference for advancing women in leadership, and is passionate about issues of diversity. She and her husband, have two sons, and one is a Westmont graduate.

Founder and President, River + Pearls

Christina DiMari is the author of seven books that encourage, equip and empower girls to grow in their personal lives, pursue their dreams and use their gifts to shine for others. Her book, Cultivating Pearls, was published by Tyndale. She is a teacher and ordained chaplain, earning her bachelor’s in biblical theology from Simpson University, and later certified in art therapy. Christina leads the nonprofit organization River + Pearls and hosts expressive art retreats by a beautiful blue river in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming for children and youth. She also manages our relationship with over 300 outreach partners which include children's hospitals, schools and other non-profits reaching children and youth.  Christina and her husband, Michael, have two adventurous sons and enjoy family time and their passion for fly-fishing.

Current Westmont Student

Sienna Tounger is a first year student at Westmont studying political science with an emphasis on international affairs. Sienna is from Virginia and class of 2024. She loves to travel, get involved in the community, play sports, and hang out at the beach. She read Cultivating Pearls and loved how it provided an artistic outlet and way to grow closer to God, especially during a time of such change as the pandemic. She'll share how she uses the book and how it has helped her transition from high school to college.