The Office of Orientation and Transition at James Madison University is comprised of full-time professional and student staff who develop, coordinate and supervise the transitional needs of first-year and transfer students entering JMU. The Office of Orientation and Transition coordinates Summer Orientation, Weeks of Welcome, prepares publications such as The One Book, selects, hires, and trains approximately 350 student staff to assist new students and family members in their transition to JMU. Staff members work throughout the year to ensure incoming first-year and transfer students are provided with the resources, knowledge and peer connections for success at JMU.
Casey Ouren
Director
Rob Olewine
Associate Director of Transition Programs
TJ Stafford
Associate Director of Orientation
Mallory Powers
Assistant Director of Transition
Lauryn Fridley
Assistant Director of Orientation
Chloe Thompson
Fiscal and Administrative Manager
Stephanie Fergenbaum
Customer Service and Operations Coordinator
Zack Beasley
Coordinator of Student Staff
Cadence Flaherty
Major: Nursing
Charlotte Bronaugh
Major: Theatre Education
David Kinzer
Major: Psychology
Laney Havens
Major: Chemistry
Abbey Turner
Major: Studio Art
Abby Camp
Major: Media Arts and Design
Addison Bridges
Major: Health Sciences
Addison Six
Major: Elementary Education
Alex Dickerson
Major: Music Education
Aliyah Naziri
Major: Chemistry
Alyssa Baughman
Major: Theatre
Bella Caldwell
Major: Biology
Caroline Becker
Major: Communication Studies
Daniela Islas
Major: International Affairs & Modern Foreign Languages
Destiny Caravello
Major: Nursing
Ella Medhurst
Major: Biology
Gabby Dudley
Major: Elementary Education
George Poulson
Major: Media Arts and Design
Ian Garber
Major: Hospitality Management
Izzy Rhodes
Major: Music Education
Jack Semon
Major: Economics
James Haynes
Major: Psychology
Joey Hudson
Major: Public Administration
Kaitlin Teale
Major: Health Sciences
Kathleen Winter
Major: Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Kendra Higginbottom
Major: Nursing
Lily Evans
Major: Social Work
Lily Rhodes
Major: Media Arts and Design
Madi Beacham
Major: Theatre
Makenna Hine
Major: Nursing
Malachi Drumgole
Major: Public Administration
Michael Swingle
Major: Health Sciences
Rae Roulds
Major: Elementary Education and International Affairs
Roland Lamoureux
Major: Political Science and Public Administration
Ronnie Krawczak
Major: Health Sciences
Summer Solis
Major: Intelligence Analysis
Tim Little
Major: Psychology
Zhané Evans
Major: Business Management