Meet the Admissions Team

Bob Hyjek is the Dean of Enrollment for Stuart Hall and the primary contact for Stuart Hall admission. 

Bob joined the Stuart Hall Community in 2024. Born and raised in Vermont, He has spent most of his career in New England boarding schools, bringing more than 25 years of independent school experience to Stuart Hall. Prior to this role, he served as the Associate Head of School for Enrollment at the Wolfeboro Camp School in New Hampshire. In addition to his admissions work, Bob has held the position of Dean of Students at Kimball Union Academy and has also taught psychology. He is a board-certified athletic trainer, with experience that includes working at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.

Outside of his professional duties, Bob enjoys mountain biking, playing golf, visiting baseball parks, grilling, and spending time outdoors. He has twin sons who are alumni of independent boarding schools and recent college graduates.

Devan is excited to join the enrollment team at Stuart Hall as the Enrollment Officer & Event Planning Coordinator. Her previous experience includes three years of event planning and management at RMC Events and five years of admissions experience at James Madison University.

Originally from Chesterfield, Virginia, Devan is a proud Double Duke of James Madison University. Devan graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and in May 2023 with her Master of Science in Sport and Recreation Leadership. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, working on home improvement projects, and cheering on the Dukes.

Nafisa Elassa is a first-generation Algerian American from Brooklyn, New York. She is currently an Enrollment Officer, supporting families through the admission process at Stuart Hall. She holds a BA and MA in Psychology through a dual degree program at the City College of New York, where she also worked in the admissions office. In that role, she led campus tours and student panels, helped coordinate enrollment events, and trained new ambassadors to support prospective students and their families. She worked closely with both students and parents, answering questions, easing concerns, and helping them feel more confident and prepared for the transition into college. She also brings experience in mental health research and counseling, which she hopes to draw on to support the Stuart Hall community.