Orientation Leaders (OL's) will be your guide during NSO. Look out for an email from your OL prior to orientation with important information about NSO programs and events.
Erin Sanborn Director of Student Involvement and Success
Hometown: Redlands, CA
On behalf of the entire orientation team, Och Tamale! We are elated you have chosen to join the Bulldog family as you continue your academic journey. Your successes and hard work have brought you to our community, and we look forward to helping you make Redlands your home!!
Heaven Rivera
Student Involvement and Success Summer Coordinator
Hometown: Redlands, CA
Class of 2021 - BA in Liberal Studies and Psychology
Hey everybody! I am a new Bulldog Alumni, Redlands native, and proud member of the Student Involvement and Success team! This summer I was called back and thrilled to be asked to help plan NSO!! As a student, I was involved with ASUR as the VP of Social Affairs, Greek Life, and First-Generation Student Programs. I was an orientation leader for three years and I look forward to meeting all of you!
Anna FukuharaHometown: Sacramento, CA
Class of 2023
Major: Psychology
Hi there, my name is Anna! You can often find me studying in the Armacost library or walking around and enjoying our beautiful campus. On campus, I am involved in Greek Life and I am a student intern at Live-Well Bulldogs (in The Office of Community Standards and Wellbeing). I am super excited to be an OL and can't wait to meet everyone. :-)
Janel GodinezHometown: Palm Springs, CA
Class of 2023
Major: Psychology
Hi, I’m Janel and a few things I love involve fitness. I love to work out and I currently work at EOS fitness. I am an indoor soccer coach and I also do Zumba. I am in the STEP program here at Redlands, but I am trying to get more involved with campus life.
Jaida MitchellHometown: Portland, OR
Class of 2022
Major: Race and Ethnic Studies with a Psychology Minor
I can’t wait to be back on campus because I truly miss the community that Redlands provides. I've missed seeing familiar faces while in class, walking around the plaza, and going out on the weekends. On campus, I'm involved in Greek Life and have participated in a few intramural sports. I am excited to meet all of you and hope that you feel as much at home here as I do!
Sydney LouieHometown: Lafayette, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Business Administration
Hi! I love being active and outdoors as much as I can! I am on the Women’s Lacrosse team on campus, as well as a part of Greek Life (Delta Kappa Psi), the business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, and the Redlands Bulldog Newspaper. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you all! Can’t wait to share campus with you :) GO DAWGS!
Chloe LevineHometown: Carmel, IN
Class of 2022
Major: Mathematics and Biology with a Studio Art Minor
I love the campus community here and being involved in all areas of campus! My friends and I love snacking on the quad and tanning at the pool. This is my second year as an OL and I’m so excited to show you all my favorite parts of Redlands!!
Cameron KellyHometown: Sunnyvale, CA
Class of 2023
Major: History and Political Science
I love studying and spending time in the garden behind the Administration Building and grabbing food at the Commons. On campus, I am Captain of the Redlands Mock Trial team, I write for the Redlands Bulldog student news publication, and I am a member of the Proudian Interdisciplinary Honors Program. This will be my first year as an OL, so I am excited for the experience!
Haylee MeissnerHometown: Riverside, CA
Class of 2023
Major: Chemistry with a Trumpet Performance Minor
Hey everyone, my name is Haylee and I grew up in Riverside, CA. I love reading, Marvel, Disney, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and basically anything like that. I enjoy photography and I love to develop photos in the darkroom. I love going camping with my family and going dirt bike riding with them.
Samantha PhillipsHometown: Anaheim, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Liberal Studies and Mathematics
I have three brothers, one twin, and two older brothers who all also attended the U of R. On-campus, I have been involved in Dance Company, Jasper's Corner, Greek Life, and I am the ASUR VP of Social Affairs. This will be my second official year as an OL, and I look forward to meeting everyone soon!
Nicholas PhillipsHometown: Anaheim, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Mathematics with an Economics Minor
I have 2 older brothers and an older twin sister who have all attended the University of Redlands. I am involved in Greek Life as a member of Chi Rho Psi, ASUR VP of Finance and intramurals. This is my third year being and Orientation Leader and I am very excited to meet everyone.
Casey LynchHometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Class of 2022
Major: Environmental Studies and Early Education
I love camping, reading mystery books, watching Tiktoks and hanging out with friends. On campus, I am on the women’s lacrosse team, as well as being involved with Greek life and Big Buddies. This will be my first year as an Organization leader and I’m so excited to meet the new class of the university of Redlands.
Jonah EavesHometown: Boulder, CO
Class of 2023
Major: Business Administration with a Psychology Minor
Hey everybody, my name is Jonah Eaves and I'm an incoming Junior at the University. I am from Boulder, Colorado and I enjoy being outside on the quad, eating at the commons or studying at the library! You can catch me spending my time at the SURF community garden, or with my brothers in Greek Life. I look forward to meeting you all! Go Bulldogs!
Makaley MontanoHometown: Highland, CA
Class of 2024
Major: Liberal Studies and History with a Race and Ethnic Studies Minor
I am a coffee and book enthusiast! On campus, I have been involved in Bulldog's Vote and Black Student Union. This year I will be serving as a FYS Peer Advisor and OL (first year doing both lol). I am so excited to be on campus with you all this semester!
Bella SturrHometown: Whittier, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Biology and Religious Studies
Hi everyone, I am a senior here on campus and have loved my time at Redlands. I am super excited to serve as an OL and to meet you all! I am involved in the sorority Alpha Sigma Pi, worked for CSL as a student ambassador, and with the IFYC vaccine outreach here on campus. I can't wait for all the fun we will have as orientation leaders!
Alicia LombardoHometown: Palm Desert, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Theatre and Media and Visual Culture Studies
Hi! I'm Alicia and I love watching movies and going to the beach! On campus you can find me in rehearsal in the Glen Wallichs Theater or hanging out with my friends on the quad. I'm also involved in the U of R theatre company, the sorority Beta Lambda, and I have an on-campus job as an office assistant. This is my third year as an OL, and I can't wait to meet you all soon!
Kennedy Bryan-HartHometown: Portland, OR
Class of 2022
Major: Public Policy with a Political Science Minor
Hi everyone! My name is Kennedy, I will be a senior in the fall, and this is my third year as an Orientation Leader. On campus I am involved in Greek Life, MGSA, an Overnight/Day Visit Ambassador, and a part of Mortar Board. I love sitting on the quad and doing homework with my friends as well as going to the beach. I’m so excited to meet everyone in the fall, go bulldogs!
Michelle PollokHometown: Fullerton, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Psychology with a Sociology and Anthropology Minor
I love having picnics on the quad with my roommates and grabbing coffee at the bulldog cafe. On campus, I have been involved with Greek Life, Big Buddies, Psi Chi, and peer mentoring. This is my first year as an OL and I am so excited to meet you all!
Kendall BolockHometown: Yucaipa, CA
Class of 2023
Major: English Literature
I love hanging out with friends on campus especially in the Commons! I have been involved in the Women’s Tennis Team and am a part of the Bulldog Student Athlete Advisory Committee. This is my first year as an OL and I am so excited to meet you all soon!
Elika OakleyHometown: Las Vegas, NV
Class of 2023
Major: Health, Medicine, and Society
I'm a Bay Area girl at heart, but I currently live in Las Vegas, NV. I love watching sunsets, rom-com movies, and YouTube videos. During the school year, you can find me at A La Minute (a local ice cream shop) with friends or in the Commons––wishing I was at A La Minute. After a year and a half of online school, I am so excited to be an OL and meet new people!
Allison MeachemHometown: Foster City, CA
Class of 2023
Major: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
I love picnicking in the quad with friends, hanging out near the bulldog café, and working out in our gym. On campus I work for the Football Team, partake in Club Volleyball/other Intramurals, and I'm a member in Alpha Theta Phi. Although this is my first year as an OL, I can’t wait to meet and help our little bulldogs start their journey with Redlands!
Alyssa SmithHometown: Fontana, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Psychology
I’m a first-generation college student, and first time Orientation Leader. I’m so excited to meet all of you, it’s going to be a fantastic semester! I’ve been involved in different activities on campus like the theatre department, rabbit hole theatre company and Greek life. I love horror movies, theme parks, tattoos, old music and trying new coffee shops. Can’t wait to learn about you all!
Danya WallisHometown: Poulsbo, WA
Class of 2022
Major: Business Administration with a Spatial Studies Minor
I love picnics on the quad, studying at Armacost Library, and getting late night energy drinks from the Bulldog Cafe. I am involved in Greek Life on campus and have been an OL leader before. I am excited to do it again this year!
Samantha WellsHometown: Temecula, CA
Class of 2022
Major: International Relations and Public Policy
Hello! This is my first time as an OL and I can't wait to meet you all! On campus, I am involved with Greek Life and currently am serving as the President of Alpha Sigma Pi. I am also the Campus Life Director of KDAWG where I create podcasts and other media content. My favorite activity on campus is getting coffee at the cafe and then studying with friends at the Armacost Library.
Noah SchlossHometown: Mission Viejo, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Business Management and Sociology/Anthropology
I’m Noah! I enjoy good surf, travel, and adventures with my friends and family. Obsessed with coffee and Mexican food. Before lockdown I was involved in Young Life, Chi Rho Psi, & Social Affairs. This will be my second time being an OL and its one of my favorite weeks of the year at Redlands. Stoked to get back to the land of the Rad.
Sofia LinaresHometown: Sacramento, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Public Policy with a Spanish Minor
I love walking around campus and taking in all of its beauty on my way to class or club meetings. In my free time I enjoy sitting on the quad with friends to hang out or study. On campus, I'm involved with the Mock Trial Team and this semester I will be president of my sorority, Alpha Xi Omicron. This is my first year as an OL and I am so excited to meet everyone and welcome you all to campus!
Summer BrownHometown: Palm Springs, CA
Class of 2022
Major: History and Chemistry
I love running and biking. I enjoy trying different pizza places around town and love ice cream! I spend a lot of my time in the Armacost library and in Hedco Hall. I am the ACS chemistry club co-president. This is my first time as an OL, and I look forward to getting to know you!!
Isabella JacobsHometown: Portland, OR
Class of 2022
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Hi! I’m Isabella! On campus I’m involved in Greek Life and NSSHLA (the comm diss club). I love Redlands because of the sun and all the amazing people that I have met! This will be my first year as an OL leader and I’m super excited!
Lauren PetriHometown: Vista, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Mathematics and Computer Science with an Accounting Minor
On campus, I work as a tutor (Math and ASL) and for the Sports Information Staff and have been involved in club volleyball and Pi Mu Epsilon. I love going out for all you can eat sushi or staying in and cooking a nice meal for my friends. This will be my third year as an OL, and I can't wait to spend this time with you!
Chiara SemeraroHometown: Dixon, CA
Class of 2023
Major: Sociology
Hi! My name is Chiara, but I usually go by Kiki and I’m a 3rd year majoring in Sociology. I love having picnics on the quad with friends and supporting the bulldogs at as many home games as I can attend. I’m involved in Greek Life which has helped me make some of my closest friends. I’m so excited to meet everyone in person!
Wenonia LintonHometown: Banning, CA
Class of 2023
Major: Health, Medicine, and Society
I’m a very outgoing person who loves animals, sunsets, and working out. I’m also first-generation student and currently involved in First Generation Student Program, Native American Student Union, ASUR Social Affairs, and Greek life. This will be my first year as an OL and I’m so excited and can’t wait to meet you all!!!
Savannah EnglerHometown: Petaluma, CA
Class of 2023
Major: Communication Disorders
Hi there! Some things on campus I love to do are sitting on the quad, taking walks around campus while picking oranges with friends, and seeing everyone in the dining hall on Sunday mornings. I’m involved in the track and field program along with greek life! This is my first year as an OL leader and I’m so excited to see everyone in person on campus!
Marin CarewayHometown: Tracy, CA
Class of 2024
Major: Creative Writing and Media Visual Culture Studies with an Art History Minor
Hi, my name is Marin, and I'm so excited to get to know everybody! I love reading, writing, and generally anything artsy, and I'm always up for a walk around campus. I'm involved with KDAWG Media, the Creative Writing Society, and the Rabbit Hole Theatre Company. My favorite parts of Redlands are the community, the Greek Theatre, and, of course, the soft serve ice cream machine.
Diana CorreiaHometown: San Jose, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Business Management and Spanish
Hi everyone :) I love going on trips to the beach with my friends or doing something low key like getting ice cream. I also love going to concerts and cooking! On campus, I have been involved with things like ASUR Social Affairs, Greek Life, Young Life and MGSA. This is my first time being an OL in person and I’m so excited to meet you all!
Julia MayhewHometown: Redlands, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Political Science and Race and Ethnic Studies
I love having picnics with my friends on the quad, playing beach volleyball on the courts, and taking trips to downtown Redlands. My favorite part about being on campus is the community of students, and I’ve had so much fun being in First Generation Student Programs and Greek Life. This is my first year as an OL and I’m so excited to meet everyone! :)
David Trejo AntonioHometown: San Bernardino, CA
Class of 2024
Major: Spanish and English with an Education Minor
I will be a sophomore this fall and I'm excited to finally be on campus. I enjoy spending time with my friends and reading. This will be my first year as an OL and I can't wait to meet all of you soon!
Tracy VoHometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Liberal Studies and Media & Visual Culture Studies
I love walking around and talking to people on campus! I also love participating in intramural sports and being involved in Greek life! This will be my 2nd year as an OL, and I can’t wait to meet you all!
Layla GonzalezHometown: Canaan, CT
Class of 2023
Major: Media & Visual Culture Studies with a Spanish Minor
Hi, my name's Layla and I'm an incoming junior majoring in MVC with a minor in Spanish! When on campus, I love meeting up and hanging out with friends on the quad, grabbing a bite at the Commons, or just exploring around Redlands and what downtown has to offer. I also recently joined Greek life and have loved being a part of it so far! Looking forward to meeting everyone and being an OL this year!
Kimberly Vela Hometown: San Jose, CA
Class of 2022
Major: International Relations with a Spanish Minor
Hi! I'm Kimberly, I am a fourth year student, and this is my first year as an Orientation Leader. I am a member of Kappa Pi Zeta, as well as Historian for Panhellenic Council. In my free time, I like to hang out in the quad with friends, going to the beach, and hiking. I can't wait to meet everyone!
Joe Quinones Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Class of 2024
Major: Animal Science and Environmental Science
Hi my name is Joe, I am part of the Johnston Center and my pronouns are they/them/theirs. I like going on runs on campus in the evenings and sitting out on the quad preferably a book in hand. I plan on getting involved with the First Generation Student Program and hopefully starting a monthly clothes exchange. This will be my second year on campus (first time OL), I can’t wait to meet y’all soon!!
Soup IsarangkoonHometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Class of 2022
Major: Molecular Biophysics
Hello, I am Soup Isarangkoon! I have been involved with student government and various clubs and student organizations on campus, such as DEFIANT (disability club), RISA (international student club). In student government, I am currently serving as the ASUR Student Body VP of Student Orgs. I am excited to be your OL, and introduce you to the Redlands community. See you all soon!
Olivia BrongeHometown: Danville, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Business Management and Psychology
I am from the Bay Area but have loved being in Southern California for school the past three years. I love walking around campus, spending time with friends in the library and downtown, and going on day trips to all the incredible places surrounding us. I’m involved in both social and non social Greek organizations and love meeting new people. I can’t wait to be an OL and meet all of you!
Benjamin CowanHometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Class of 2022
Major: Psychology with a Business Administration and Physical Education Minor
At Redlands, I am a rising Junior and member of the Men's Golf Team. I am also supposed to work with the Women's Volleyball Team as a manager. I also hope to be a tour guide for the admissions office this year (I was going to start before the pandemic hit). This summer I decided to take up playing the piano!
Courtney Prefontaine Hometown: San Clemente, CA
Class of 2022
Major: Mathematics with a Psychology Minor
My favorite thing to do is to hang out with my friends and family and be around the people I love. I am on the swim and dive team, Delta Kappa Psi, and the math frat Pi Mu Epsilon. This will be my first year as an OL leader and I am super excited to meet everyone soon!!
