Orientation Leaders

Hey Yinz! My name is Ariana Harr and I am excited to be back for my 2nd time as an Orientation Leader. I am a senior studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Communications. I call Moon Township, PA & Huntington Beach, CA home. I am involved in Gael Force and Liturgical Choir. I am excited to rock khakis and make people happy :)

Hi, my name is Ali Miller. I am from Fresno, California. I am in the 15th grade and a Communications major and a Digital Media minor! I am looking forward to getting to know the class of 2024 and hope to see you all soon! Go gaels!

Hello! My name is Alyssa Wilson and I am a third year politics major from Brentwood California. Other than being an orientation leader, I am a student ambassador and I recently studied abroad in Rome, Italy! I am very excited to meet the class of 2024 and welcome them into our community! The community aspect is my favorite part about being a Gael!

Hello Gaels! My name is Brent Dondalski and I am a Communication major and Music minor from Fullerton, California! I am the drummer for Sports Band and Jazz Band and I am unbelievably stoked to meet the incoming students!

Hi my name is Colette Huber and I'm a senior at SMC from San Diego,CA! I am a Communications major with a Cinematic Arts minor. I film games for the Athletic Department, I take pictures for College Communications. I'm also a part of the Residence Hall Association, The Bay Area Student Shorts Film Festival and KSMC(the campus radio station). I am so excited to welcome the class of 2024 and show everyone just how amazing SMC is!

Hey, fellow Gaels! My name is Julia Racioppo and I am a Senior Communication major from Alamo, California. On campus I'm involved in Gael Force and Coed Club Tennis! I'm super excited to be back as an Orientation Leader this year so that I can welcome you all to our am

Hello Everyone! My name is Crystal Monroy, I am a senior at SMC and I’m from Long Beach! My major is the Integral Program with a minor in Communications. I am involved with the LatinX club Hermanas, and the Mission and Ministry Center. Looking forward to meeting you all and welcoming you into your new home!

What’s up! My name is Emilio Takenaga from Modesto, California and I am a senior studying Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Global Business as well as a minor in Education. I’m involved with the Gael Force Executive Team, Club Tennis, and Intramural Basketball. Let's ZOOM our way through Orientation!

Hi my name is Geoffrey Khoury and I am from Pleasanton, CA. I am a Third Year, Biochemistry major involved in Gael force and the STEM center. Going into this next year I'm really excited to meet and guide the incoming First Years into a great new school year.

My name is Jonah Cano. I’m a sophomore from Long Beach, California. I’m a Business major involved in The Republican club, Our Lady of Guadalupe planning committee, and KSMC which is the on campus radio station. I’m very excited for this upcoming orientation for the class of 2024 as it’s a new experience for us leaders as well that I think everyone will enjoy.

Hi, I'm Julian Villegas. My hometown is Albany, California and I'm majoring in Communications and minoring in Theatre. I'm an Alto Saxophone player in the SMC Sports Band and I'm looking forward to introducing the incoming class to life here at SMC.

Hi y’all my name is Karina! I am a Justice, Community and Leadership major on the MSTE track. I am from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA but I also can’t forget my second home in Moraga. At Saint Mary’s I work in the Admissions Office and I am also a receptionist for the School of Education on campus! I can’t wait to meet everyone, looking forward to a great year :))

Hello! I'm Maya Marquez, a Senior Allied Health Science Major from Brentwood, CA. I'm involved with the Asian Pacific American Student Association (APASA) and the Center of International Programs. I can't wait to be back on campus with all of you to welcome you to SMC!

Hey Gaels! My name is Rachel Carrillo and I’m from San Diego, California. I am studying Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. I am involved in the Mission and Ministry Center and in Associated Students. I can’t wait to welcome the class of 2024 and make you feel at home!

Hey Hey! I am Victoria Jacobo and I am a third-year Psychology major from Sacramento, CA. I am apart of Hermanas, Intervarsity, Gael Force and I work at the SEAS department here at SMC. I can't wait to see all your smiley faces as we embark on your new journey.