Meet the Orientation Team
The Orientation Team supports New Student Orientation by assisting with move-in, leading orientation sessions and energizing and mentoring our new students.
These student leaders come from around the country and world, and they cannot wait to welcome Davidson's new students to campus this August.
Meet the Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs)
Listed in alphabetical order, these students assist the Student Activities Office with preparations for Orientation and oversee the recruitment, training, and support of Orientation Team Mentors both prior to and during Orientation.
Eliana Burgin '25
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mary Lowance '24
Atlanta, Georgia
Jake McGraw '25
Davidson, North Carolina
Italy Ramos '25
San Antonio, Texas
Lilly Sirover '24
Haddonfield, New Jersey
Cole Vulpis '24
Apex, North Carolina
Meet the Orientation Team Mentors (OTMs)
Listed in alphabetical order, these students help to facilitate the transition of students into the campus community. Each OTM leads a small group of new students and serves as a resource and mentor both during and after Orientation.
Kate Addison '26
Charlotte, North Carolina
Johnny Anderson '25
Boise, Idaho
Madeleine Baublitz '25
Miami, Florida
Emma Bazemore '25
Fairfax, Virginia
Jess Bryant '25
Decatur, Georgia
Don’t be afraid to ask your professors for help. I promise you they are understanding!
Sofia Cimballa '26
Palm Beach, Florida
Madeline Dierauf '25
Brevard, North Carolina
Cate DuPuy '25
Charlotte, North Carolina
Gabe Edmonston '26
Raleigh, North Carolina
Cole Erickson '26
Freeland, Maryland
Phil Greenwood '26
Northport, New York
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Alisa Grishechkina '26
Holliston, Massachusetts
Mickey Hauber '25
Vienna, Virginia
Virginia Heiser '24
Atlanta, Georgia
Caree Henry '24
New Haven, Connecticut
Katherine Herrema '24
New York City, New York
Connor Hines '26
Mooresville, North Carolina
When all else fails, the waffles in Vail Commons will never let you down!
Leigha Hofmann '25
Durham, North Carolina
Beth Holmes '26
Lexington, North Carolina
Safwan Islam '24
Wichita, Kansas
Naomi Janis '26
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sophie Landers '26
Atlanta, Georgia
Thomas Lane '26
Lexington, Massachusetts
Ben Laumakis '24
San Diego, California
Maren Lawee '26
New York City, New York
Katherine Marshall '26
Atlanta, Georgia
Find a little spot on campus that makes you happy! When I need alone time, it really helps me to go to my favorite spot on campus and chill or do homework or whatever I need to do.
Jackson McDonald '26
Charlotte, North Carolina
Eliza McGee '26
Houston, Texas
Matt McLaughlin '25
Warrenton, Virginia
Emma Melton '24
Frederick, Maryland
Jordan Miller '26
Apex, North Carolina
Zoe Moseley '26
New Orleans, Louisiana
Evie Mulhern '25
Alexandria, Virginia
Dolph Orthwein '26
Atlanta, Georgia
Katieanne Peterson '24
Atlanta, Georgia
Sign up and try a bunch of new things first semester to figure out what you enjoy and want to keep doing.
Dani Porges '25
Plantation, Florida
Bess Pridgen '24
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Malik Ramadanovic '25
Durham, North Carolina
Annabelle Ross '24
Redwood City, California
Natalie Russell '25
Durham, North Carolina
Joanna Schwartz '25
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Jordyn Scott '26
Woolwich Township, New Jersey
Max Shackelford '25
Memphis, Tennessee
Zoe Smithwick '24
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Caitlin Stehn '24
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Trent Thompson '26
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Sophia Timotijevic '26
Chicago, Illinois
Lukas Valley '26
Davidson, North Carolina
Alana Wilson '24
Honolulu, Hawai’i