Orientation Leaders
Get ready to meet your 2021 Orientation Leaders! Click on their photos to learn each leader's hobbies, majors and hometowns!
Welcome Gaels! My name is Sophia Del Carlo. My pronouns are she, her, hers and I was born and raised in San Francisco, Ca. I’m a Senior majoring in Justice, Community, and Leadership on the Multiple Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential track. I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Hey y’all I’m Joshua Allan, my pronouns are he/him/his and while I grew up here in the east bay I now live in Alpharetta,GA. I am currently a senior majoring in Business administration with a dual concentration in both marketing and digital media. When I'm not in class, you can catch me playing for SMC’s nationally ranked rugby team, cooking, hiking, or enjoying a good movie.
Hello everyone! My name is Jonah Cano and I am a third year business finance major from Long Beach California. I am involved with Our lady of Guadeloupe planning committee and KSMC which is the on campus radio station. I am excited to start orientation and really excited to meet some new faces.
Hey Gaels! My name is Rachel Carrillo and I’m a junior kinesiology major from San Diego. I am involved in the Mission and Ministry center, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship club, Gael Sisterhood, and the compassion club here on campus. I can’t wait to welcome the class of 2025!
Hi Gaels! My name is Julien Cardenas and I’m a Business Administration major with a concentration in Digital Media. I’m from South San Francisco which is just a drive over the Bay Bridge! I’m a third-year student and I am involved in High Potential, Grub Club, Campus Rec, and the Guyette Leadership Fellows. I’m excited to meet all my fellow Gaels during orientation and can’t wait to be back in the fall!
Hi there, my name is Felisha Dias! I am a senior Psychology major with a concentration in Child & Adolescent Development from Turlock Ca, the best cow town that ever was. I am a part of the Psychology Club, Portuguese Club, and Gael Force. I can’t wait to meet you all!
What’s up everyone! My name is Collin Fisher and my hometown is San Ramon, California. I am a third year junior doing a split major of Ethnic Studies and Counseling Psychology with a minor in Dance. I’m involved in the Black Student Union here on campus. Looking forward to meeting you all and congratulations on becoming a Gael!
Hi! I’m Jessy Frank. I’m from El Sobrante, California and I dwell in Orinda (a bordering city of Moraga). I love singing and I have an obsession with Michael B Jordan. Can’t wait to meet all of you!
¡Hola! My name is Brianna Gonzalez and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I was born and raised in Denver, CO, the Mile High City. I am a Junior with a split major in Spanish and Sociology and a minor in Cinematic Arts. I have worked with Jumpstart and the Mission and Ministry Center. Can’t wait to meet you all!
Good Day Gael Nation. My name is Moises Gonzalez and I am a History Major from the great city of Bakersfield, California. I am a singer in all three choirs at SMC, as well as, the co-president of Men's Club Baseball. I am absolutely pumped to meet all of y’all!
What’s up Gaels! My name is Amanda Hofmann, and I’m a second year student from Livermore, California. I’m a double major in Justice, Community & Leadership and Communications. This year I’m on the Gael Force Executive Team, and I can’t wait to get hyped up at games. See you all soon!
Welcome friends! My name is Chloe Jarrin. My pronouns are she/her/hers and I am from Flagstaff, Arizona! I am a sophomore on the Pre Med track majoring in Biology. If you are ever interested in Gael Force I’m your Gael. I'm so excited to meet and welcome you all!
Hi friends! I'm Annie, my pronouns are she/they and I'm from San Ramon, California, so not too far away from campus! I am a second year sociology major with a double minor in women and gender studies and ethnic studies. I am also one of the co-chairs for the Academic Honor council, work at the MMC with the Interfaith team, and have been involved with the theatre department. I'm super excited to meet you all and welcome you home to your new Gael family!
Hello everyone! My name is Taylor Sylva, my pronouns are she/her/hers and I’m currently a second year! I’m from Brentwood, CA, where our corn is sold to Disneyland! I’m a psychology major and sociology minor. I’m a part of Asian Pacific American Student Association, St Luke’s Pre-Health Society, Psychology Club, and I’m a part of the Women’s Rugby Club and serve as their fundraising chair! I cannot wait to meet y’all and welcome you to SMC!
Hi everyone! My name is Teddi Thiele-Sardina. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I recently transferred to Saint Marys. I am a Senior, majoring in Communication. Can’t wait to meet you all!
Hey everyone! My name is Julian Villegas, my pronouns are he/him/his, and I’m from Albany, CA. I’m a third year Communication major and I’m an Alto Sax player as well as the Secretary for the SMC Sports Band. I’m looking forward to welcoming you all to Saint Mary’s!