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From the Admissions Director

In 1995, Dr. Diana Meehan, Megan Callaway and Victoria Shorr, all graduates of girls’ schools, were determined to find a single-sex learning environment for their daughters. After canvassing metropolitan Los Angeles for a school that could offer what they were seeking, these three visionary women decided to take matters into their own hands. 
With courage and perseverance, the founders opened The Archer School for Girls in a converted dance studio with just thirty-three middle school students. Three decades later, Archer has exceeded our founders’ own high expectations of what the school could become.
Now, in 2025, Archer’s tremendous growth to 500 students on a seven-acre historic Sunset Boulevard campus is a testament to the school’s role as a leader in girls’ schools nationwide. The founders’ basic premise - that girls thrive in a learning environment of their own - is absolutely true. Our research-based, boundary-pushing curriculum inspires girls to pursue their brilliance. We offer every girl the opportunity to explore her edges and find that crucial intersection of passion and purpose.
Alongside achieving scholarly and extracurricular excellence, Archer girls are taught how to navigate the realities and challenges of the greater world. Our graduates are equipped to compete and lead with empathy, to excel without apology. They explore, experiment, take purposeful risks, fail and recalibrate on their terms. We prepare our graduates to learn and live fearlessly and joyfully beyond the walls of Archer.
I invite you to explore our school with the hope that, just as the founders once did, you will find that Archer is a place where your daughter can flourish. We look forward to celebrating our 30th anniversary with you.

-Felicia Paik, Director of Admissions
fpaik@archer.org
Felicia joined Archer in 2010. She holds a degree in communications from Stanford University and was a journalist for almost 20 years, writing for numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Felicia is committed to education and to service in the community. She was the Board Chair at Brentwood Presbyterian Pre-School, PTA President at Franklin Elementary and Lincoln Middle Schools in Santa Monica, and a member of the Castilleja Alumnae Executive Committee. Felicia is a girls' school graduate, who attended the Westlake School for Girls and Castilleja School. Felicia's daughter, Sabrina '22, is a senior at UC Berkeley. Her son, Ryan, graduated from Harvard College and is attending UC Berkeley School of Law. Felicia and her husband live in her hometown of Santa Monica.
"To me, an Archer girl is dedicated, compassionate, inquisitive, spirited, and effervescent."
Meet the Team
Amy joined the Archer community in 2018. Growing up in the Emerald Coast region of Florida, she pursued her education at Florida State University where she earned both a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in corporate and public communication. Prior to joining Archer, Amy worked as a senior admissions officer at her alma mater. She continues to stay connected to the university by serving as a teaching assistant in undergraduate communication courses, reflecting her commitment to education and passion for mentoring students. Outside of Archer, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and staying active.

Contact Amy: achen@archer.org
 
Julieta joined the Archer community in 2024. Originally from Buenos Aires, she has called Los Angeles home for the last two decades. Julieta earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from the University of Southern California and is a proud Trojan (Fight On!). She has previously held roles in recruiting, human resources, and project management in the fields of consumer goods and interior design. Outside of Archer, Julieta enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Contact Julieta: jgirbal@archer.org
Molly joined the Archer community in 2024. A native Angeleno and a proud girls’ school graduate, Molly is a Marlborough School alumna. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Boston University and, later, a master’s degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University. Prior to joining the Archer community, Molly worked in elementary school admissions at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences. Outside of Archer, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons, Gus in second grade and Otis in preschool.

Contact Molly: mnoah@archer.org
Lucy joined the Archer community in 2011 as a history teacher. Later, she was the history department chair for several years before she joined the Admissions Office. Lucy grew up outside of Chicago and earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outside of Archer, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Both attend The Center for Early Education, with Sadie in third grade and Bo in fifth grade.

Contact Lucy: lpinkwater@archer.org
 

The Archer School for Girls admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status in its hiring or in the administration of its educational policies and programs, admissions policies, financial aid programs or other school-administered programs. 

The Archer School for Girls’ mission is to educate students in an environment specifically designed for girls. As such, the school will consider any candidate for admission who identifies as a girl. Once admitted to Archer, all students in good academic standing who abide by Archer’s code of conduct and who meet requirements for graduation will be eligible to receive an Archer diploma, regardless of any change in sexual identity or other legally protected status.