O-Team
Who is the O-Team?
The O-Team is a term used when referring to all members of the student Orientation team. This includes Orientation Leader (OL), Orientation Peer Advisor (OPA), and Student Coordinator (StuCo). Interested in joining the O-Team? Applications and information about the process to be on the O-Team are available below.
Orientation Leader (OL)
Current undergraduate students who guide a group of incoming new students through their Orientation experience, through small group, programming and leadership activities.
Orientation Peer Advisor (OPA)
Current undergraduate students who serve on the student leadership team charged with contributing to the overall Orientation program and training of OLs. OPAs also serve as paraprofessional staff and are assigned a group of OLs.
Student Coordinator (Stu Co)
Current undergraduate students who serve on the student leadership team charged with contributing to the overall Orientation program planning and selection and training of OLs. Stu Cos also serve as paraprofessional staff, work closely with professional staff during the academic year, and are each assigned OPAs.
Application and Selection Process
Applications and information about the process to become an Orientation Leader and Orientation Peer Advisor become available in February 2021! Additionally, the Student Coordinator selection process took place in October 2020 and is handled internally. For additional information, or questions please email [email protected].
Step 1: O-Team Information Sessions
Please join our leadership team virtually for an opportunity to learn about the O-Team, application process, roles and more. Sessions will be held virtually and are not required but encouraged. If you are unable to attend and would like to meet with someone from our team or have questions please email: [email protected].
- Monday, February 1, 2021 7 pm EST
- Friday , February 12, 2021 4 pm EST
Step 2: O-Team Applications
Complete the online application via Engage (Link available February 1st, 2021). The application allows the O-Team Leadership the oppurtunity to learn more about you and why you want to be on the O-Team. Please fill out the application in its entirety and submit by February 15, 2021.
OL Application
Before applying to this role please read the job description carefully, or attend an information session.
(closes February 15, 2021 at 11:59pm ET)
OPA Application
Before applying to this role please read the job description carefully, or attend an information session.
(closes February 15, 2021 at 11:59pm ET)
Please note that inorder to apply to the OPA role, you must have served as an OL prior, to qualify.
Step 3: O-Team Interviews
If you are selected to move forward in the process, you will be invited to participate in interviews. More information will be available on the week of February 22nd.
Step 4: O-Team Selection
Candidates will be notified about decisions before Spring Break 2021 to the email submitted with the application.
Meet the O-Team
Leadership Team
Dani Villardi
She/Her/Hers
Student Coordinator, Social Media & Communication
Hometown: Melbourne, Florida
Major: Political Science
Fun Fact: “I ran into Cody Ko at Target while shopping for a Harry Styles concert.”
Sarah Gregory
She/Her/Hers
Student Coordinator, Student and Family Experience
Hometown: Colonia, New Jersey
Major: Political Science & Philosophy
Fun Fact: "I own an Etsy shop where I sell crocheted hats and accessories!"
Chinyere Munonye
She/Her/Hers
Student Coordinator, Orientation Leader Experience
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Major: Neuroscience
Fun Fact: “I hosted my first art show in high school.”
Macy McClintock
She/Her/Hers
Student Coordinator, Orientation Leader Experience
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Major: Journalism & political Science with a focus in Public Policy
Fun Fact: “I accidentally ran into Alica Keys in October and got knocked over”
"With everything going on in the world, getting to be a part of the Orientation team provided me with a safe space where I could think about something other than the pandemic. I got to meet other student leaders and freshmen who were excited about being at GW even if classes were online. It gave me hope that the future of this school is still bright in spite of everything. Raise high!" Maria Fusca, Class of 2023
"I really enjoyed my time as an OL! The kids were great and it allowed me to be creative which I loved."
"I truly did love it. One of my fave things from the summer. So blessed to be a part of this wonderful program. You guys (Orientation Staff) are so so so awesome. I am so lucky to have grown from this experience and I consider myself a stronger leader and better person because of it!"
Orientation Leaders 2020
Meet the Class Year Programs Team
Shaelyn McCarthy
She/Her/Hers
Student Coordinator, Class Year Programs
Hometown: Foxborough, Massachusetts
Major: Organizational Sciences & Psychology
Fun Fact: "One time I did a workout with Kelley O’Hara at the Lincoln Memorial at 5:00 am".
Adedasola Adeniyi
She/Her/Hers
Student Coordinator, Class Year Programs
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Major: International Affairs
Fun Fact: "I'm currently learning how to sew."
Kamau
Louis
He/Him/His
Student Coordinator, Class Year Programs
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Major: International Affairs
Fun Fact: "Senator Angus King of Maine once said I had nice socks ."
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