Staff
The staff who make orientation happen includes:
- Professional administrators
- Graduate student program coordinator
- Two full-time student orientation coordinators
- Student Leaders - this year's Resident Assistants!
The professional staff and student orientation coordinators will be on campus all summer preparing for the arrival of the Class of 2025.
2021 Orientation Coordinators
Andres Antonio
2023
Andres Antonio is a rising junior from Brooklyn, NY, majoring in Engineering Psychology with a minor in dance. On campus, he is a member of Spirit of the Creative, Tufts' hip hop choreography team, as well as the Tufts Human Factors & Ergonomics Society and the Association of Latin American Students. When he's not dancing in Hill Hall or teaching Zumba classes on Prez Lawn, you can catch him throwing a frisbee on Res Quad, participating in Pokemon and Super Smash Bros tournaments, or analyzing Black Mirror episodes. He is incredibly excited to work with the orientation committee and the class of 2025 this summer to create an unforgettable orientation experience!
Hazel Ostrowski
2023
Hazel is a Sociology and Environmental Studies Major from Seattle, WA. On campus, she is involved with Residential Life and ultimate frisbee (go Ewo!). In her free time, she loves making art, learning TikTok dances, and discovering new food spots around Medford!
Orientation Planning Committee
Joseph Golia
Director of Campus Life, Undergraduate Orientation Committee Chair | Email Joseph
Chelsea Jordan
Assistant Director for Campus Life, Pre-Orientation Program Coordinator | Email Chelsea
Robin Olinsky
Advising Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Academic Affairs Orientation Contact | Email Robin
Laura DaRos
Associate Dean of Student Affairs, SMFA, SMFA Orientation Contact | Email Laura
Josh Hartman
Director, Residential Life and Learning, ORLL Orientation Contact | Email Josh
Nadia Vargas
Associate Director, Residential Life and Learning, ORLL Orientation Contact| Email Nadia
Andy Tiedemann
Senior Communications Strategist for Student Affairs | Email Andy
Melissa Lee
Student Communications Strategist for Student Affairs | Email Melissa