CO-DIRECTORS
Name: Brianna Donahue
Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Nursing
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? To help freshman feel as comfortable as possible transitioning to college
Favorite thing about WSU? Student Activities Staff
What is the one thing people remember you by? My love for tie-dye
Name: Caroline Early
Hometown: Holden, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Communications
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? It’s a great experience and I wanted to help freshman transition more smoothly!
Favorite thing about WSU? Chartwell’s Chocolate Pie
What is the one thing people remember you by? My sense of humor, and high fashion.
ORIENTATION LEADERS
Name: Esther Baah
Hometown: Springfield, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Chemistry
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? I love it
Favorite thing about WSU? Being an OL
What is the one thing people remember you by? My smile and craziness
Name: Sebastian Bilentschuk
Hometown: Mansfield, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Criminal Justice
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? Meet new people, gain a new experience, and pass on lessons that I have learned
Favorite thing about WSU? The people
What is the one thing people remember you by? My smile
Name: Nick Capone
Hometown: Billerica, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Communication
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? To help advise and guide incoming
freshman and transfer students
Favorite thing about WSU? The small campus makes it easy to meet people
What is the one thing people remember you by? Dimples you could eat cereal out of!
Name: Amber Connors
Hometown: Westfield, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Communication Science and Disorders/Spanish
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? Last years experience
Favorite thing about WSU? CSD, friends, and student activities
What is the one thing people remember you by? “The way she makes people smile because she is always so bubbly and happy” – Alyssa
Name: Robert Dookhran
Hometown: Taunton, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: VPA and Biology
Class: 2014
Why did you want to be and OL? To be a role model and set a great example for WSU
Favorite thing about WSU? Small campus, tight knit, diverse
What is the one thing people remember you by? My style, smile, easy going yet energetic personality
Name: Alyssa D’urso
Hometown: Billerica, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Communication
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? FRIENDS
Favorite thing about WSU? Small campus
What is the one thing people remember you by? “Alyssa is an extremely caring person who scares easily” – Amber
Name: Liz Chapman
Hometown: Lowell, MA
Resident/Commuter: Resident
Major: Nursing
Class: 2012
Why did you wanted to be an OL? To help new students transition easier to college
Favorite thing about WSU? Student Activities
What is the one thing people remember you by? My helpfulness
Name: Ian Fields
Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Business
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? My freshman orientation experience
Favorite thing about WSU? Inviting and comfortable campus
What is the one thing people remember you by? Personality and strikingly good looks
Name: Shakira Floyd
Hometown: Boston, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Elementary Education
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? Last years experience
Favorite thing about WSU? Campus size and friendly people
What is the one thing people remember you by? My upbeat spirit and sarcasm
Name: Patrick Hare
Hometown: Leominster, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Psychology
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? To Help Orient the freshman
Favorite thing about WSU? The opportunities
What is the one thing people remember you by? Skittles
Name: Marcela Jimenez
Hometown: Leicester, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Nursing
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? I love making a difference
Favorite thing about WSU? The Student Center
What is the one thing people remember you by? My energy
Name: Kevin Karanja
Hometown: Nairobi Kenya
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Chemistry
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? To promote excitement at WSU
Favorite thing about WSU? Networking opportunities
What is the one thing people remember you by? That I am Kenyan
Name: Andrea Kelly
Hometown: Malden, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Psychology
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? I want to help new students feel more comfortable at WSU
Favorite thing about WSU? Dance Company
What is the one thing people remember you by? I am a very good listener
Name: Lauren Konicki
Hometown: Putnam, CT
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Psychology
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? New experience, and to help people adjust more smoothly
Favorite thing about WSU? The “Au Bon Pain” Soup at lunch!
What is the one thing people remember you by? My bubbly personality
Name: Kathleen Kraas
Hometown: Feeding Hills, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Occupational Therapy
Class: 2014
Why did you want to be and OL? I want to make incoming students proud of their new school and more comfortable before starting the school year. And I want to share my experiences.
Favorite thing about WSU? The small classes.
What is the one thing people remember you by? My goofiness and energy!
Name: Caitlyn Mackenna
Hometown: Lunenburg, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: VPA
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? Last years experience
Favorite thing about WSU? My friends
What is the one thing people remember you by? I’m always singing!
Name: Katie Malone
Hometown: North Attleboro, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Health Education
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? To meet new people and grow as a leader
Favorite thing about WSU? Dance company
What is the one thing people remember you by? My (bad) jokes
Name: Jordan Maxwell
Hometown: Fontana, CA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: English
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? To help the new students get familiar with the school
Favorite thing about WSU? I like the small class sizes. It allows me to have a more personal relationship with my teachers.
What is the one thing people remember you by? I’m super tall and work at Chartwells!
Name: Colleen McKenna
Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Criminal Justice and Psychology
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? I really enjoyed working with freshman as a peer mentor in the 4th hour program
Favorite thing about WSU? Student activity and academic opportunities
What is the one thing people remember you by? Friendly nature
Name: Taneisha Mings
Hometown: Springfield, MA
Commuter/Resident: Resident
Major: Communication
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? I had such an amazing experience last summer as an OL, I couldn’t pass up the experience this year!
Favorite thing about WSU? The resources provided here are helpful and plentiful. Someone is always here to help.
What is the one thing people remember you by? My compassion, humor, and leadership skills
Name: Sabrina Morales
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Psychology
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? I enjoy the orientation experience and love meeting new people
Favorite thing about WSU? The Living Room
What is the one thing people remember you by? My awesome pants and crazy colorful wardrobe
Name: Gina Palmieri
Hometown: Oxford
Resident/Commuter: Commuter
Major: nursing
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be an OL? I wanted to be an OL because I want to help the incoming freshman the best I can to prepare for college and to let them know that they always have someone to go to if they ever need anything.
Favorite thing about WSU? The amazing friendships I have made here.
What is the one thing people remember you by? People remember me by my helpful personality.
Name: Brittany Pomales
Hometown: Haverhill, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Communication
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? I wanted to be apart of the freshman experience that made me love the campus
Favorite thing about WSU? Student activity opportunities
What is the one thing people remember you by? My child-like enthusiasm
Name: Vicki Reiszner
Hometown: Southborough, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Psychology
Class: 2012
Why did you want to be and OL? To welcome students and to encourage them to get involved
Favorite thing about WSU? School clubs and organizations
What is the one thing people remember you by? My height
Name: Jenniffer Rodriguez
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Psychology
Why did you want to be and OL? Caroline Early.
Favorite thing about WSU? Everything! The people I’ve met
What is the one thing people remember you by? My personality
Name: Valerie Sanchez
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Commuter/Resident: Commuter
Major: Biology
Class: 2013
Why did you want to be and OL? Last years experience
Favorite thing about WSU? The people I have met
What is the one thing people remember you by? My kindness