Orientation Team
Orientation Assistants (OAs) are involved, energetic and well-trained KU students. Their job is to make your transition to KU smooth and positive. OAs will guide you through your orientation, explain advising and enrollment, answer questions, and give you perspective on life as a Jayhawk.
Samantha Bessette
Psychology
Topeka, KS
Nolan Brey
Journalism, French,
& Political Science
Sabetha, KS
Mónica Carvajal Regidor
Music Therapy
San José, Costa Rica
Mariah Case
Exercise Science
Olathe, Kansas
John Drees
Secondary Education-
History & Government
Hays, KS
Keegun Gose
History
Abilene, KS
Ethan Jacobs
Aerospace Engineering
Shawnee, KS
H.A. Le
Computer Science
Hanoi, Vietnam
Lizzy Mills
Strategic Communications
Kansas City, KS
Linh Nguyen
Computer Science
Hanoi, Vietnam
Mark Nichols
Biochemistry & French
Kansas City, KS
Cort Peterson
Communication Studies
& Anthropology
Johnson, KS
Morgan Roth
English
Topeka, KS
Peyton Werner
Information Systems
Topeka, KS
Orientation Coordinators (OCs) are expert leaders that have at least one year of experience as an Orientation Assistant. Orientation Coordinators assist in training and developing the Orientation Assistant team.
Logan Bell
Pre-Nursing
Overland Park, KS
Adrian Cisneros
Women, Gender, &
Sexuality Studies
& Sociology
Kansas City, KS
Meredith Shaheed
Enviornmental Science,
Political Science,
& History
Lawrence, KS
The Orientation Team consists of knowledgeable professional staff members. The Orientation Team is excited to welcome you to the University of Kansas and assist you with any questions you may have.
Paige Freeman
Associate Director of
Orientation Programs
Alex Cruse
Assistant Director of
Orientation Programs
Jess Hall
Student Systems
Coordinator
Gabby Ale-Ebrahim
Education Program
Specialist
Courtney Mathena
Graduate Assistant in
Higher Education Administration
Jerica Burgess
Graduate Assistant in
Higher Education Administration
