Meet the Orientation Leaders
Erin Avanzato
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Pre-Medical Studies BS, 2023
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: Women's lacrosse, Campus Activities Board (CAB) Spirit and Traditions Head, and Jefferson's Honors Program
Fun Fact: I am left-handed!
Lola Bakhadyrova
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Health Sciences, 2024 / Occupational Therapy, 2026
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am in Theta Phi Alpha, the Asian Student Association, and I am a Rambassador.
Fun Fact: I have dual citizenship with Australia.
Kayla Brown
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Graphic Design, 2024
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I work at the Gutman Library, and I'm a member of Black Student Union.
Fun Fact: I love to tap dance!
Guila Cohen
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Pre-medical Studies major, 2023
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am a Rambassador, a peer tutor, and am part of the Asclepius Program.
Fun Fact: I can play the violin and the drums.
Lore Dixon
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major (Grad. Year): Architecture, 2022
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am an orientation leader, I'm in HSA, and I play Club Soccer.
Fun Fact: I was on the news last summer!
Alyssa Farmer
Pronouns: She/They
Major (Grad. Year): Nursing, 2024
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am a member of HerCampus, the Queer Student Union, and JefferSings.
Fun Fact: My favorite Marvel character is Captain America!
Jessica Forssell
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Architecture, 2024
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am secretary for Habitat for Humanity, I am an AIAS member (also possibly secretary, election results are out on the 30th!!) and I work in community service department with local high school.
Fun Fact: Up until middle school, I wanted to be a veterinary dentist...but only for birds.
Katie Fulcher
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Graphic Design Communication BS, 2022
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, and as a community service partner
Fun Fact: I have four other siblings.
Krupa James
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): 3+2 Physician Assistant program, 2025
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am in the South Asian Student Association (SASA), the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), I'm an Orientation Leader, and I'm a member of the PA Society.
Fun Fact: I'm a complete bookworm and love to spend any type of rainy days cuddled up reading a book with some music on.
Kelsey Kaplowitz
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Biopsychology, 2022
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am a Women's Lacrosse player, Resident Assistant, and the Vice President of NSLS.
Fun Fact: My favorite color is periwinkle.
Odissey Kavak
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major (Grad. Year): Finance and Management, 2022
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am a Men's Tennis player and am in the Student Government Association (SGA).
Fun Fact: I'm from a Eurasian country.
Keana Keane
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Health Sciences, 2023
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am a member of Small Group, NSLS, and Ram Dance.
Fun Fact: My cultural background is Jamaican.
Rachel Kesselring
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Major- Pre-nursing, Minor- Culture and Health studies, 2024
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am a member of Theta Phi Alpha, Special Olympics, and the Pre-Nursing Society.
Fun Fact: I enjoy doing crafts including: cross stitch, diamond painting, resin, and more!
Sedona Martin
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Exercise Science + DPT, 2023 & 2026
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I've participated in a lot of Campus Activity Board (CAB) and Commuter Life events this year. I am interested in joining RAM Dance Company and Ramettes in the future. I am a commuter student.
Fun Fact: I trained and competed in rhythmic gymnastics for ten years, and now I am a coach!
Joshua Nugroho
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major (Grad. Year): Business Management, 2022
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am a member of LEAD ; NSLS and ENC Christian Small Group.
Fun Fact: I collect sneakers. I used to have over 200 pair but toned down a little to save up money and space.
Emma Pacheco
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Psychology/Occupational Therapy, 2026
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I'm the secretary of Student Occupational Therapy Association, I work at the Jefferson Campus Store, and I'm involved in the Special Olympics club!
Fun Fact: I can never choose what my favorite animal is when people ask! But my top three are llamas, elephants, and dolphins!
Peyton Payne
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Community and Trauma Counseling, 2022
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am an orientation leader, a peer mentor, and I am a member of Theta Phi Alpha Sorority.
Fun Fact: In 2017, I played for Under Armor’s national softball team in Vero Beach, Florida.
Beatriz Reboucas da Silva
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Architecture, 2023
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am active in many club and work on campus.
Fun Fact: I am originally from Brazil.
Arooj Safdar
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Pre-Medical studies, 2023
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am a member of Jefferson’s Muslim Student Association and Jefferson’s Pre-Medical Society. I will also be a building manager for the upcoming spring semester!
Fun Fact: I was born in Michigan.
John Shortt IV
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major (Grad. Year): Law & Society BS, 2023
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I work as a Rambassador and am a member of the Black Student Union.
Fun Fact: I was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Chloe Smith
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major (Grad. Year): Occupational Therapy, 2023
Top 3 Areas of Involvement: I am a First Year Experience Coordinator, participate in community service, and am a Peer Mentor.
Fun Fact: I would beat anyone in a hot sauce eating competition!