Orientation Leaders
Meet your 2018 Orientation Leaders! Click on the photos to learn each leader's hobbies, majors and hometowns!
I am Sophia Courtemarche from Huntington Beach, CA. I am majoring in Design and Technical Theatre with a minor in dance. I am so excited to welcome all of our new Gaels!
Hi, my name is Daniel McCarthy, a history major from Elk Grove, CA. I work as a barista at our Moraga Starbucks and am really looking forward to meeting all the new faces during Orientation!
Hi, my name is Emily Cai and I'm from San Francisco, and an accounting major. I'm part of the Admissions volunteer program and will be serving as a student ambassador next semester. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!
Hi there, my name is Mary Conlon! I am from Fremont, CA and I am studying English and minoring in Women's and Gender Studies as well as Justice, Community and Leadership. In addition to being an Orientation Leader, I am also a part of the Student Coalition Against Abuse and Rape (SCAR). I am so excited to get to know the class of 2022!
Hey, my name is Kristina and I am from Hayward, CA! I am a JCL, TFT major, involved with SMC Las Hermanas. I am so looking forward to meeting all of you!
Salutations! My name is Nathaniel. I am from Pittsburg, CA and am studying finance/entrepreneurship. I am involved with our IT services as well as the Campus Activities Board. I am looking forward to getting to know you all through icebreakers!
Hola! I am Lindsey Aquino Robles and I am from Santa Cruz, CA. I am a sophomore at SMC and am double majoring in political science and Spanish. I am involved with Balle Folklorico, Jazz Band and AVP. I am really looking forward to meeting all of the incoming students!
Hey! I'm Rob Guzman. I am a theatre major from SoCal, a barista at Starbucks and am so excited to connect with you all this summer!
Hiya! My name is Diana and I'm from Portland, OR. I'm studying theatre and am involved with the admissions office. I'm looking forward to learning all your names during Orientation!
Hafa Adai! My name is Shelby Perez. I am studying business as well as East Asian Studies. I am very excited to come all the way from Guam to meet everyone!
Hi, I am Jonathan and I'm from Antioch, CA! I'm studying math with an emphasis in computer science. I am involved with the Lounge on campus and I look forward to making new friends with you all!
Howdy, my name is Bonaventure from El Dorado Hills, CA. I'm studying Biochemistry. In addition to being an Orientation Leader, I am also involved with the Honors Program at Saint Mary's. I look forward to seeing your faces at Orientation!
Hi! I'm Sophia Swinscoe, and I am from Sacramento, CA. I am studying English with an emphasis on Film and Dramatic Arts with an Italian minor. I am a part of the Dante Club on campus too! I can't wait to hype up the class of 2022!
Hey! I'm Laura Hazen from Ceres, CA. I am studying accounting with a Theology and religious studies minor. I work for the Mission and Ministry Center and am also a part of the Residence Hall Association and the Portuguese Club. Can't wait to see you all on campus!
Hey, my name is Drew Holt and I am from Sacramento, CA. I'm a business major and am part of Associated Students here on campus. I look forward to getting to know you at your Orientation session!
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