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
Justin Gambone
Associate Director of Orientation
T.J. Stafford
Assistant 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
Emma Hines
Graduate Assistant
Morgan Carter
Major: Health Services Administration
Jessica Palacios
Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders
Grace Treml
Major: International Affairs
Allison Bartolac
Major: Communication Studies
Dylan Bencivengo
Major: Political Science
Charlotte Bronaugh
Major: Theatre
Kenzie Crosby
Major: Public Administration
Abby Deer
Major: Health Sciences
Madison DeSarno
Major: History
Tori Egan
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Anna Harnish
Major: Art
Abigail Hartwick
Major: Nursing
Luke Hill
Major: Communication Studies
Daniela Islas
Major: International Affairs
Kyra Itskowitz
Major: Political Science
Catie Kirkhorn
Major: Biology
Emily Kruger
Major: Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication
Juan Lopez
Major: Accounting
Ray Martin
Major: Biology
Amber Mason
Major: Public Administration
Shannon Mihelic
Major: Elementary Education
Rosie Nelson
Major: Health Sciences
Maeve Rensberger
Major: Nursing
Izzy Rhodes
Major: Music Education
Danny Rivera
Major: Accounting
Ryan Sauer
Major: Biology
Gabriella Schreiner
Major: Kinesiology
Addison Six
Major: Elementary Education
Reagan Tibbs
Major: Math & Secondary Education
Lexi Ukrop
Major: Justice Studies