Paving The Way 2013 Pre-Orientation Staff
Erik Farley '03
Associate Dean of Students & Director of Multi-Cultural Student Affairs
Major: History
Hometown: Warrensville Heights, OH
Philosophy on Life: "The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think – rather to improve our minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves, than to load the memory with the thoughts of other men.” (John Dewey)
Interesting Fact: I used to skateboard. I will be picking it back up this summer!
Favorite Food: curry, pepper, crushed red pepper.
Brittane N. Maddox ’14
Co-Coordinator
Major: Educational Studies
Minor: Sociology/Anthropology
Philosophy on Life: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and take a look around every once and a while, you might miss it.” - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Interesting Fact: I was born on the same Air Force Base where they keep Air Force One!
Favorite Food: It's a toss-up between red beans and rice and smothered potatoes and pork chops (my grandmother's greatest dishes)!
José Luis García ’14
Co-Coordinator
Majors: Communication
Minors Education and Spanish
Philosophy on Life: “30 years from now, it won't matter what shoes you wore, how your hair looked, or the jeans you bought. What will matter is what you learned and how you used it.” -Unknown
Interesting Fact: I am left-handed.
Favorite Food: Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo
Larissa Rivera ’15
Assessment Coordinator and Office Liaison
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Spanish
Philosophy on Life: “Work for a cause, not for applause. Live your life to express, not impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt.” -Unknown
Interesting Fact: I love to Scrapbook
Favorite Food: Stuffed French Toast with Strawberries
Alaysia Brooks ’16
Ambassador
Majors: Sociology/Anthropology and Black Studies
Philosophy on Life: “I can do all things through Christ who strengths me.” - Philippians 4:13 KJV
Interesting Fact: I can fit my whole fist in my mouth..haha jk .. but I know every single line of the movie Mean Girls. It's my favorite movie.
Favorite Food: Grilled Chicken Burritos
Anika Smtih ’16
Ambassador
Major: Communication
Philosophy on Life: “Don't bury your thoughts put your vision to reality.” -Bob Marley
Interesting Fact: I sort of rationalize out loud when I'm weighing my options.
Favorite Food: Saltfish and Ducana (West Indian food)
Chris Schroeder ’16
Ambassador
Majors: Political Science and Sociology/Anthropology
Minor: English
Philosophy on Life: “Courage is grace under pressure.” -Ernest Hemingway
Interesting Fact: I am an adopted Korean
Favorite Food: Bulgogi
Gabby Rickle ’15
Ambassador
Majors: Communication and Black Studies
Minor: Education
Philosophy on Life: “It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.” -Dalai Lama
Interesting Fact: When I was in elementary school, I wanted to be a Disney Channel star and/or a famous rapper.
Favorite Food: Watermelon!
Jaye Jefferson ’14
Ambassador
Majors: English Literature and Educational Studies
Philosophy on Life: “It is always darkest before dawn.” -Unknown
Interesting Fact: I've performed in 6 parades in one day.
Favorite Food: (Almost) Anything with Tomato Sauce!
Jonathan Vega ’15
Ambassador
Major: Studio Art
Minor: Psychology
Philosophy on Life: “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Interesting Fact: I was born blue.
Favorite Food: Vegetarian Torta
Julio Martinez ’15
Ambassador
Majors: History and Music
Concentration: Queer Studies
Philosophy on Life: “I don't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones.” -John Cage
Interesting Fact: I PLAY THE SAXOPHONE.
Favorite Food: Chicken (All manners of preparation)
Kevin Dao ‘15
Ambassador
Major: Communication
Concentration: Law
Philosophy on Life: "Live simply so others can simply live." —Mahatma Gandhi
Interesting Fact: I am the youngest of 8 siblings and the first to go to college.
Favorite Food: Korean BBQ!
Lauren Nguyen ’16
Ambassador
Major: International Studies
Minor: Spanish
Philosophy on Life: “It is our choices that show us what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” —JK Rowling
Interesting Fact: I once accidentally ran over a fellow toddler in a toy jeep. I still feel sorry.
Favorite Food: Anything spicy and pretty much any fish
Marissa Gilbert ’15
Ambassador
Majors: International Studies and Sociology/Anthropology
Minor: Spanish
Concentration: Healthcare in Ecuador amongst minority groups
Philosophy on Life: “Life is too important to be taken seriously.” -Oscar Wilde
Interesting Fact: My mom and I have the same birthday!
Favorite Food: Coconut, Fettuccine Alfredo, Cherries
Michaela Grenier ’14
Ambassador
Majors: Women's Studies and International Studies
Philosophy on Life: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop
Interesting Fact: I play the harp.
Favorite Food: Waffles
Ruby Montes De Oca ’14
Ambassador
Major: Communication
Minor: Educational Studies
Philosophy on Life: “Bad news never had a good timing.” - John Mayer. It is so easy to get caught up in the struggle, but the reality is that we need to learn how to embrace it. The hard times never stop coming. Happiness is not a destination, it is to be found in the journey itself.
Interesting Fact: I am multi-talented but my best weapon is the pen. I enjoy writing, especially when I know I am the voice of the silent.
Favorite Food: Mexican Food/ Carne Asada con arroz, frijolez y guacamole