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
Chloe Thompson
Fiscal and Administrative Manager
Stephanie Fergenbaum
Customer Service and Operations Coordinator
Zack Beasley
Coordinator of Student Staff
Chase Sternhagen
NODA Intern
Sherylyn Lengel
NODA Intern
Abigail Hartwick
Major: Nursing
Alex Dickerson
Major: Music Education
Aliyah Naziri
Major: Chemistry
Allison Bartolac
Major: Communications
Amber Mason
Major: Public Administration
Bella Caldwell
Major: Biology
Camille Martin
Major: Sociology
Caroline Stanley
Major: Health Sciences
Charlotte Bronaugh
Major: Theatre
David Kinzer
Major: Psychology
Eliana Zelaya
Major: Communications
Emily Kruger
Major: Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication
Evelyn Goetz
Major: Health Sciences
Gabby Dudley
Major: Elementary Education
Genesis Carranza
Major: Biology
Ian Garber
Major: Hospitality Management
Ibrahim Mbaye
Major: International Affairs & Intelligence Analysis
Izzy Rhodes
Major: Music Education
Jack Semon
Major: Business Management
Joshua Gibson
Major: Musical Theatre
Kendall Cole
Major: Psychology
Kenzie Crosby
Major: Public Administration
Maeve Rensberger
Major: Nursing
Malachi Drumgole
Major: Public Administration
Michael Swingle
Major: Health Sciences
Natalie Cook
Major: Biotechnology
Roland Lamoureux
Major: Political Science and Public Administration
Ronnie Krawczak
Major: Nursing
Sarah Corey
Major: Graphic Design
Savannah Dickman
Major: Political Science
Shannon Mihelic
Major: Elementary Education
Simon Madrigal
Major: Nursing
Z Diggs
Major: Sport and Recreation Management