Meet the Staff
Nic Laconico, M.Ed.
Director for New Student Orientation
Nic, a Macon, GA native, serves as the Director for New Student Orientation. Nic has previously worked at UGA as the Student & Career Services Coordinator in the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources and as the Graduate Assistant for New Student Orientation. Nic earned his Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration here at UGA in 2020. Nic also attended Georgia Tech (‘18) to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Information Technology Management and a minor in Leadership Studies. He was involved with a variety of different student organizations – student government, alternative service breaks, tour guides, Greek life, and ultimately new student orientation. It was through these involvements that Nic found his passion for developing students and helping them in their various transitions of college life, and he is excited to do that work at UGA. He loves the downtown Athens environment, the close-knit UGA community, and the amazing students he gets to work with daily. You can usually find Nic at Trader Joe’s, at Cali n Tito’s eating a chicken cubano, or walking around town!
Jansen Rouillard, M.S.
Assistant Director for New Student Orientation
Jansen is a native of Oklahoma but calls Wichita Falls (TX) and Kansas City (MO) home. Jansen currently serves as Assistant Director for New Student Orientation but also previously served as a graduate intern for New Student Orientation in 2021. Jansen earned his bachelor’s degrees in Psychology, Communication, and Theology & Religious Studies from Rockhurst University (Kansas City, MO) in 2020 and his master’s degree in Educational Leadership Studies from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK) in 2022. As a heavily involved student leader, former collegiate athlete, campus ambassador, student government executive, member of Greek life, and orientation leader, Jansen learned the value of balance through experience, and encourages students to develop a well-rounded collegiate experience while preserving their well-being. As a lifelong leadership learner and educator, he is extremely passionate about developing young leaders and equipping them with the skills and capacities they need to make meaning of their experiences and make their voices heard. When he is not busy welcoming new students to UGA, Jansen enjoys practicing and teaching yoga, walking his labradoodle Tucker and poodle Penny, watching/playing pickleball and soccer, and making weekend road trips.
Liv Coppola
Graduate Assistant for Student Staff Development
Liv graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Social Work in 2023. She was heavily involved in her undergraduate experience as an orientation leader, team member, resident assistant, and peer leader. These involvements sparked her passion for students and working with student leaders. She is working towards her M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Administration here at UGA. Liv will be serving as the Graduate Assistant for Student Staff Development within our office, and she is excited to connect with future student leaders and incoming Dawgs!
Dylan Adame
Family Engagement & Communications Coordinator
Dylan is a South Carolina native, but now calls Georgia home. Dylan currently serves as the Family Engagement & Communications Coordinator for New Student Orientation. Dylan earned his bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the University of South Carolina (USC) in 2022 and his master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina in 2024. Throughout his time at USC, he was involved in a variety of intramural sports, ASL Club, Radio Club, International Language Tables, Buddies Beyond Borders, a member of the executive leadership team of the Student Personnel Association, and Chi Sigma Alpha Honor Society. Through these experiences, Dylan discovered his passion for creating connections with students that aid them in their holistic development within higher education, and he is very excited to continue making those connections at UGA. When he’s not on campus, Dylan can be found in line at Jeni’s waiting for ice cream, playing video games with a cat on his lap, or on a run through Athens looking for his next favorite restaurant.
Haley Ináncsi
Summer 2024 Graduate Intern
Haley was born and raised in Johnson City, Tennessee but currently calls Columbia, South Carolina home. She is a rising second-year graduate student at the University of South Carolina, working towards her master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs. This summer, Haley is serving as a Graduate Intern for the Office of New Student Orientation at UGA and will be helping facilitate Orientation sessions. Haley went to East Tennessee State University for her undergraduate education and graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses in Education and Leadership. At ETSU, she spent two years leading incoming students as a Preview and Orientation (POLO) Leader, and later served as an Intern for the Office of New Student and Family Programs, facilitating and leading the Preview and Orientation Leader Organization. Her other interests include Admissions, Campus Tours, First-Year Experience courses, and other related first-year transition services. In her free time, Haley enjoys singing and trying local coffee shops, and is excited to connect with the 2024 Orientation Leaders and incoming Dawgs!
Meg Williams
Summer 2024 Graduate Intern
Meg, from Old Bridge, NJ received her bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology, with a minor in Leadership from The College of New Jersey. Outside of academics, Meg worked in Fraternity and Sorority Life, Orientation, Admissions, and Student Life. Throughout these experiences, Meg was able inspire and develop leadership within the groups that she was a part of, and because of that, has ultimately decided to pursue higher education and student affairs. Currently, she is a master’s student at Rutgers University studying College Student Affairs. Her graduate assistantship is in the office of Student Orientation and Transition Programs. As a first-generation student, she has become immensely passionate about serving incoming students and helping them to connect with resources and campus life overall. Now, as a summer intern at the University of Georgia, she cannot wait welcome incoming students to this incredible university and is looking forward to serving the office of New Student Orientation. Go Dawgs!
Gavin Aitken
Summer 2024 Graduate Intern
Gavin is a native of Ohio, but currently calls Knoxville, Tennessee home. During the summer orientation season of 2024, Gavin is serving as a Graduate Intern for New Student Orientation. He is pursuing his master’s degree in College Student Personnel at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. There, he works in the Jones Center for Leadership and Service with the Leadership Knoxville Scholars Program. Gavin graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communication and Public Relations from Kent State University. While completing his undergraduate degree, he was heavily involved in leadership programming, first-year transition, and second-year support. Gavin is passionate about supporting students as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of college life and aspires to make meaningful change in all that he does. In his spare time, Gavin loves exploring Athens, doing his own nails, and lounging in the sun!