MEET THE ORIENTATION LEADERS

MEET THE ORIENTATION LEADERS

Orientation Leaders at the University of Georgia seek to prepare students for academic and social engagement as members of the UGA community.

Katie Brunelle | Wild One

  • Major: Health Promotion
  • Year: Rising 4th Year
  • Hometown: Kathleen, GA
  • Involvement: Campus Ministry, Extra Special People, Academic Honors Society, Greek Life, Pre-Nursing Society
  • UGA Bucket List: Take a picture with Boom the UGA mascot before you graduate! It’s an amazing opportunity to have a photo you can look back on and cherish forever!

Amaya McGee | Turnt Two

  • Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Dallas, GA

  • Involvement: UGA Housing, Dawg Camp, Minorities in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Serve UGA Service Ambassador, Arch Society, ASL Dawgs 

  • UGA Bucket List: Spend time exploring North Campus, taking in the history and charm, then watch the sunrise or sunset from the North Campus parking deck, one of the prettiest and most peaceful views on campus!

Cole Faucheux | Triple Threat

  • Major: Public Relations and Political Science

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Leesburg, GA

  • Involvement: Intramural Sports, Project Safe, Public Relations Student Society of America, Student Government Association, U-Lead Athens, UGA Miracle

  • UGA Bucket List: Experience as many different study spots on campus as you can, or even transform a space into a study spot! Different students have different ways of learning and retaining information, so exploring the campus to find the perfect environment to study in is not only fun but also gives you a place to settle down and prepare for classes!

Eder Sanchez Reyes | Fantastic Four

  • Major: Elementary Education

  • Year: Rising 4th Year

  • Hometown: Gainesville, GA

  • Involvement: Casa de Amistad, Dawg Camp, Georgia Commitment Scholars Program, Hispanic Student Association, Latinos Invested in the Students of Tomorrow’, Minorities in Education, Students for Latinx Empowerment, UG AHousing, UGA Multicultural Services and Programs, UGA Study Aboard, U-Lead

  • UGA Bucket List: Make an effort to get involved in at least ONE of the many student organizations on campus. These provide a break from homework and give you the chance to connect with other students, helping you meet some truly incredible DAWGS!

Audrey McCulloh | Firework Five

  • Major: Public Relations
  • Year: Rising 3rd Year
  • Hometown: Lilburn, GA
  • Involvement: Campus Ministry, Dawg Camp, Greek Life, UGA Body Talk
  • UGA Bucket List: One of my favorite things about UGA is the incredible school spirit. I highly recommend attending a night football game and staying until the Fourth Quarter to experience the magic firsthand. However, UGA has so much more to offer beyond football—I also encourage checking out other sporting events, like swim meets. Sometimes, the most special memories come from experiences you never expected to love.

Blake Martin | Saucy Six

  • Major: Political Science and International Affairs

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Hoschton, GA

  • Involvement: Campus Ministry, Extra Special People (ESP), Georgia Commitment Scholars, Greek Life, Order of Omega Greek Honors Society, School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Ambassador, TRIO Programs, Shop With a Bulldog, Student Government Association

  • UGA Bucket List: Take a trip to Iron Horse at sunset or sunrise with a group of friends! It’s a little drive from campus but it’s worth the trip and a great way to experience a little more of Athens.

Syerra Palmer | Stellar Seven

  • Major: Health Promotion

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Conyers, GA

  • Involvement: Student Government Association, Greek Life, UGA Housing, Boys and Girls Club – Athens, Clarke County Mentor Program, National Council of Negro Women, Serve UGA

  • UGA Bucket List: If you’re able to, take a walk around campus to get familiar and take it all in. It can also be a good idea to walk your class route so that you know where you are headed to and the best way to get there!

Esteban Lazaro | Epic Eight

  • Major: French, Spanish, Latin American and Carribean Studies 

  • Year: Rising 4th Year

  • Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA

  • Involvement: UGA en France Ambassador, French National Honor Society, Transition Leader

  • UGA Bucket List: Explore different study spots around campus, like the basement floors of the Main Library.

Shivani Srinivasan | Fine Nine

  • Major: Biomedical Physiology

  • Year: Rising 4th Year

  • Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

  • Involvement: Arch Society, Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Greek Life, Guide Dog Foundation, Kesem at UGA, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, Chemistry Learning Assistant, Shop With a Bulldog, Student Alumni Council

  • UGA Bucket List: COLLEGE. GAMEDAY. If you are ever able to attend College Gameday hosted by ESPN, do it! It’s such a fun environment surrounded by the biggest Dawg fans, and who knows, maybe you could win some cool stuff.

Ava-Joli Parris | Perfect Ten

  • Major: Political Science and International Affairs

  • Year: Rising 2nd Year

  • Hometown: Dacula, GA

  • Involvement: Phi Kappa Literary Society, Tate Society

  • UGA Bucket List: Attend a movie night in Tate Theater! They show all of the hits and you can bring your own snacks. This is a great activity to do with the friends you make in your residence hall, in your classes, or in the student organizations you join!

Avery Bayes | Elite Eleven

  • Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Year: Rising 4th Year

  • Hometown: Powder Springs, GA

  • Involvement: Campus Ministry, Dawg Camp, Greek Life, Student Government Association, UGA Miracle

  • UGA Bucket List: One thing that should definitely be on a new student’s bucket list at UGA is going to basketball games! They’re so much fun, and you can score tons of UGA merch while cheering on the Dawgs. Another must-do is exploring campus. UGA is full of hidden gems and beautiful spots that are perfect for studying, relaxing, or just soaking it all in. Don’t be afraid to wander and discover everything the campus has to offer, you never know what you might find!

David Nelson | Dynamite Dozen

  • Major: Finance and International Business 

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Cumming, GA

  • Involvement: Greek Life, Student Government Association

  • UGA Bucket List: Make an effort to get involved in at least ONE of the many student organizations on campus. These provide a break from homework and give you the chance to connect with other students, helping you meet some truly incredible Dawgs!

Lane Masachi | Thriving Thirteen

  • Major: Sociology

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Braselton, GA

  • Involvement: Boys and Girls Club of Athens, Campus Ministry, Extra Special People (ESP), Eagle Ranch, Shop With a Bulldog, The Backpack Project, Pre-Law Fraternity

  • UGA Bucket List: We have five different dining halls on campus, so I encourage you to visit every dining hall at UGA at least once. Each dining hall has something that makes it special, so build your list of your favorites!

Hayes Perry | Fearless Fourteen

  • Major: Sociology

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Hahira, GA

  • Involvement: Campus Ministry, Extra Special People (ESP), Greek Life

  • UGA Bucket List: Go to a concert at the Georgia Theatre! You can listen to your favorite bands and musicians, or even find new favorites.

Camila Varela | Feisty Fifteen

  • Major: Social Studies Education

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA

  • Involvement: Casa de Amistad, Hispanic Student Association, Latinos Invested in the Students of Tomorrow, Mary Frances Early College of Education Ambassador, UGA Dining, UGA Mock Trial, U-Lead Athens

  • UGA Bucket List: Lean in to all of the UGA traditions! Ring the chapel bell, walk around the Arch, discover your Dawg bark, and all of the other traditions that make UGA truly unique.

Mimi Januzelli | Super Sixteen

  • Major: Marketing

  • Year: Rising 4th Year

  • Hometown: Peachtree Corners, GA

  • Involvement: American Marketing Association, Rescue Paws, Shop With a Bulldog, Spike Squad, UGA Study Abroad

  • UGA Bucket List: Go to Chicken & Waffles night at Snelling the night before Reading Day. Hands down the best meal at UGA. I clear my schedule for this night every semester.

Max Trinh | Striking Seventeen

  • Major: Management Information Systems & International Business Co-Major

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Norcross, GA

  • Involvement: Student Alumni Council, Dean William Tate Honors Society, Atlas Business Society, Kennedy Program, Georgia Commitment Scholar, Magellan Program, Student Government Association, Vietnamese Student Association, Asian American Student Association, Kesem at UGA

  • UGA Bucket List: Join clubs and organizations that interest you, but make sure you leave time for yourself. UGA has lots of ways to get involved and find community, but if all you do is say yes, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Take some time to reflect on the activities and communities that help you to be your best, and prioritize your energy in those spaces.

Kellan Frenelle | Electric Eighteen

  • Major: Mechanical Engineering

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Fayetteville, GA

  • Involvement: Dean William Tate Society, Georgia African American Male Experience (GAAME), Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, National Society of Black Engineers, Student Government Association, Thomas Lay After-School Program, UGA Bookstore, UGA Housing, UGA Redcoat Band

  • UGA Bucket List: Go to athletic events beyond football games! Whether its soccer, softball, or even an equestian meet, cheering on the Dawgs is a great way to build community and spirit for UGA!

Caleb Camesi | Nonstop Nineteen

  • Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 

  • Year: Rising 4th Year

  • Hometown: Grovetown, GA 

  • Involvement: UGA Housing, Pre-Medical Fraternity, Club Sports, Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Academic Honor Society

  • UGA Bucket List: Get involved! Join a random club, try a new sport, attend a new sporting event, try new food, meet new people, explore campus and, especially, explore Athens.

Carrie Ulmer | Timeless Twenty

  • Major: English

  • Year: Rising 3rd Year

  • Hometown: Cumming, GA

  • Involvement: Carribean Student Association, Greek Life, National Council of Negro Women, Shop With a Bulldog, Southern Distinction Publishing Company Assistant, UGA Hunker Down Program, UGA Georgia Daze Program, UGA Xtension Program, Women in the Workplace

  • UGA Bucket List: Attend a UGA football game and sit in the student section! The energy, school spirit, and tradition of cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs are unforgettable and offer a great way to connect with the campus and broader community.