Center for Student Engagement

Contact Information

The Center for Student Engagement
205 DeNaples Center
The University of Scranton
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570.941.6233

Meet the Orientation Team

Orientation Team Leaders

From left to right: Samantha Grimaldi, Jacob Kanavy, Kathleen O'Boyle

Samantha Grimaldi

Class of 2014

Hometown: Fords, NJ

High School: Woodbridge High School

Major: Counseling and Human Services

Activities: Community Assistant, Special Projects Intern for Center for Student Engagement, Leader for Divinely Designed Women's Retreat ,' SMART Mentor, and Royal PACT Facilitator

Piece of Advice: Trust your instincts and stay organized!

Jacob Kanavy

Class of 2015

Hometown: Archbald, PA

High School: Valley View High School

Major: Finance

Minor: Entrepreneurship

Activities: USPB Publicity Chair, Entrepreneurship Club,P.R.I.S.M investments, Women's Entrepreneurship Center Intern, and Scranton Emerging Leaders Graduate

Favorite Place on Campus: Library's Heritage Room

Kathleen O'Boyle

Class of 2014

Hometown: Scranton, PA

High School: Scranton Preparatory School

Major: Biology

Minor: Spanish

Activities: USPB Novelty and Variety co-chair,Scranton Emerging Leaders Facilitator, and Royal Ambassador

Favorite Place on Campus: Student Forum

Orientation Assistants



Ryan Antonowich Class of 2016 Hometown: West Isplip, NY High School: St. John the Baptist Major: Neuroscience Activities: HPO, and REMS. Piece of Advice: Step outside your comfort zone and try something new!	Emmanuel Akpan Class of 2014 Hometown: Flanders, NJ High School: Morris Catholic Major: Neuroscience Activities: Honors Program, HPO, The Examen, ISP 2013 -El Salvador CRISPAZ, Royal PACT Facilitator, Resident Assistant,and Cura Personalis. Favorite Place on Campus: Fitness Center

Paula Anninziato Class of 2014 Hometown: Manalapan, NJ High School: Red Bank Catholic Major: Occupational Therapy Minor: Counseling and Human Service Activities: Student Occupational Therapy Association, Intramural Soccer and Volleyball Favorite Pace on Campus: Bleaker Street	Megan Azzalina Class of 2014 Hometown: Easton, PA High School: Notre Dame High School Major: Communications Concentration: Business Activities: Orientation Assistant, Tennis, Christian Life Communities, International service Program, Cura Personalis, Intramural Sports,and Colleges Against Cancer Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Buffalo Chicken Panini

Emily Belmont Class of 2015 Hometown: Oak Ridge, NJ High School: Pope John XXII Major: Counseling and Human Services Concentration: Peace and Justice+ Activities: Habitat for Humanity, Invisible Children, SEL Facilitator, and Royal Ambassador. Piece of Advice: Take advantage of all your opportunities!	Sabrina Castle Class of 2015 Hometown: Westwood, NJ High School: Westwood High School Major: Exercise Science Activities: OA, Exercise Science Club, Colleges Against Cancer, and Italian Society Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Kaite Cavazzini Class of 2014 Hometown: Congers, NY High School: Clarkstown Noth Major: Marketing Minor/Concentration: Theology Activities: Christian Life Communities (CLC), Royal Leadership Consultant, International Service Program, and Campus Ministries. Favorite Place on Campus: Dionne Green	Matthew Cifone Class of 2015 Hometown: Monroe High School: Monroe-Woodburg Major: Biophysics Minor/Concentration: Math Activities: Men's Swimming, SAAC, and International Service Project-Honduras. Favorite Place on Campus: The Forum!

Devon Cohen Class of 2014 Hometown: Ambler, PA High School: Hatboro-Horsham Major: Occupational Therapy Activities: Tennis, International Service Program-Guatemala, SEARCH Retreat Leader, Student Occupational Therapy Association, STELLAR Program, and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Favorite Thing at Scranton: The professors	Erin Comey Class of 2015 Hometown: Tinton Falls, NJ High School: Monmouth Regional Major: Health Administration Activities: University Band, University Flute Ensemble, Campus Ministry, Cura Personalis. Favorite Place on Campus: Rose Garden

Erin Comey Class of 2015 Hometown: Tinton Falls, NJ High School: Monmouth Regional Major: Health Administration Activities: University Band, University Flute Ensemble, Campus Ministry, Cura Personalis. Favorite Place on Campus: Rose Garden	Nicole Dablo Class of 2015 Hometown: Taylor, PA High School: Riverside High School Major: English Minors: Latin Activities: Gaming Club, Astronomy Club, International Service Program-Ecuador 2013, and Invisible Children Club. Piece of Advice: Stay true to yourself and get involved!

Mabel De La Cruz Class of 2014 Hometown: Lancaster, PA High School: Hempfeild High School Major: International Language/Business Activities: United Colors Organization, Cura Personalis, USPB, and Royal Ambassador Piece of Advice: Get involved and find a good balance for you life!	Libby DeLuca Class of 2015 Hometown: Marketing High School: Trumball, CT Major: Marketing Minors/Concentrations: Communications Activities: Relay For Life, Orientation Assistants, Business Club, and Intramurals. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Pesto Panini

Lauren DeMarco Class of 2014 Hometown: Horsham, PA High School: Hatboro-Horsham Major: Early/primary childhood education Activities: International Service Project Peer Facilitator, SMART Mentoring Program, Jr. Officer SECUS, CEC, Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Sigma Nu, and Telecounselor Favorite place on Campus: DeNaples Fireplace Lounge	Heather Derenick Class of 2015 Hometown: Taylor, PA High School: Riverside High School Major: Exercise Science Minor/Concentration: Nutrition Activities: Commuter Student Association, Health Professions Organization, Orientation Assistant, and Volunteer at the American Red Cross Favorite Place of Campus: The Forum!

Biren Desai Class of 2014 Hometown: Stroudsburg, PA High School: Pocono Mountain East Majors: Biology and Philosophy Activities: Biology Club, HPO, PALS, Tutoring, SJLA, International Service Program, Scranton Emerging Leaders, and Cura Personalis. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: French Onion Soup	Melissa DeSoto Class of 2014 Hometown: Port Tobacco, MD High School: Elizabeth Seton Major: Theology/ Religious Studies Minor/Concentrations: Counseling and Human Services and Women's Studies Activities: Resident Assistant, CLC, Students for Suicide Prevention, Eucharistic Minister, International Service Project- Guatemala Favorite Place on Campus: Sacred Heart Chapel

James-Tyler Dodge (J-T) Class of 2015 Hometown: Carmel, NY High School: Kennedy Catholic Major: Undecided/ Exercise Science Activities: Scranton Emerging Leaders, and Intramural Sports Referee. Piece of Advice: Stay on top of your work and have good time management skills!	Brain Dolan Class of 2015 Hometown: Pearl River, NY High School: Nanuet High School Major: Nursing Activities: ECSU Frisbee Team, Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania, Student Nursing Association, International Service Program, Domestic Service Program, University Ministries, Christian Life Communities, and Intramural Sports. Piece of Advice: Be humble and stay true to your values.

Julia Dolan Class of 2016 Hometown: Clark, NJ High School: Arthur L. Johnson Major: Counseling and Human Services Activities: Crew Team, Intramural Sports, and Relay for life. Piece of Advice: Stay calm and talk with everyone!	Michael Filardo Class of 2016 Hometown: Fairfield, NJ High School: West Essex Major: Chemistry Activities: USPB, Chemistry Club, Fencing Club Team, String Ensemble Favorite Thing about Scranton: The sense of community and pride.

Sarah Fitch Class of 2015 Hometown: Candor, NY High School: Candor High School Major: Communications Activities: Rugby, Advertising Club, and International Service Trip. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Chicken parm sub	Philip Gilmartin Class of 2016 Hometown: Moscow, PA High School: North Pocono High School Major: Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology Minors/Concentrations: Mathematics and Research Activities: Commuter Student Association, Health Professionals Organization, University of Scranton Concert and Jazz Bands. Piece of Advice: Don't be Afraid to Make Friends!

Natile Gower Class of 2014 Hometown: Clinton, NJ High School: North Hunterdon Major: Occupational therapy and Human Development Activities: Equestrian Team, USPB, Intramural Volleyball, Royal Ambassador, SOTA Piece of Advice: Get Involved and Have Fun!	Kathryn Greene Class of 2015 Hometown: Baldwin, NY High School: Baldwin High School Major: Communication and Philosophy Activities: Crew Team, Women's Retreat Leader, SJLA, Honor's Program, Mountain Sports Club, Intramural Sports, Royal Ambassador, and Suburban Beats. Favorite Place on Campus: Jacob and the Angel Statue

Jennifer Grigoresco Class of 2014 Hometown: New York City High School: Notre Dame High School Major: Human Resources Minor: Business Activities: UCO, PALS. Student Development Office, Orientation, and SHRM. Favorite Thing at Scranton: Orientation!	Anna Heckman Class of 2014 Hometown: Clarks Summitt, PA High School: Abington Heights High School Major: Marketing Minor: Operations Management Activities: USPB, Search Retreat Leader, and Business Leadership. Favorite Thing at Scranton: Campus in the Fall

Abby Jacoski Class of 2014 Hometown: Vestal, NY High School: Vestal High School Major: Biology Activities: Resident Assistant, and Residence Hall Association. Favorite Thing at Scranton: That I have a whole new family here	Neil Jayakar Class of 2015 Hometown: Shelton, CT High School: Shelton High School Major: Nursing Minor/ Concentrations: Leadership/Nutrition Activities: ROTC, MSC, SNA, Student Officer, and Leadership Intern. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: All you can eat wings

Christopher Karnicki Class of 2016 Hometown: Colonia, NJ High School: Bishop George Major: Biology and Neuroscience Activities: Health Professions Organization (HPO), Royal Emerging Medical Services, Chemistry and Biology Clubs, Lead Vocalist Off-Campus Band Favorite Place on Campus: Starbucks!	Shannon Lavis Class of 2014 Hometown: Noblesville, IN High School: Noblesville High School Major: Biology Activities: International Service Project, Resident Assistant, and Church Cantor Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Sushi

Julie Leist Class of 2015 Hometown: Holland High School: Villa Joseph Marie Major: Human Resources Minor/Concentration: Business Activities: Leadership programming Intern for CSE, SMART Mentor, SHRM member, and Art with Heart. Favorite Thing at Scranton: The community	Stephanie Leone Class of 2015 Hometown: Mahopac, NY High School: Mahopac High School Major: Biology Activities:Royal Ambassadors, SECUS, Intramural Volleyball and Softball Piece of Advice: Be open to new experiences!

Jennifer Lewis Class of 2014 Hometown: Eynon, PA High School: Holy Cross High School Major: Exercise Science and Philosophy Minor/Concentration: Nutrition Activities: Biology Club, Exercise Science Club, PT Club, and Colleges Against Cancer. Favorite Thing at Scranton: The People!	Nick Lowry Class of 2014 Hometown: Broundale, PA High School: Forest City High School Major: Forensic Chemistry Minor/Concentration: Criminal Justice and Philosophy Activities: Men's Club Volleyball, United Colors Organization, Chemistry Club, Intramural Sports Referee, and SJLA. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Chicken Nuggets and Mac and Cheese.

Kaleigh Lynch Class of 2014 Hometown: West Chester, PA High School: Villa Maria Academy Major: Occupational Therapy Minor/Concentrations: Counseling and Human Services Activities: Colleges Against Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, and Career Services Marketing Committee Favorite Place at Scranton: DeNaples Patio	Victoria Maio Class of 2015 Hometown: Thornwood, NY High School: Westlake High School Major: Community Health Education Activities: JKWC Volunteer, PACT presenter, CHED club, Intramural Volleyball, Royal Night Host, and Scranton Emerging Leaders. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Anything Gluten Free!

Victoria McAllister Class of 2014 Hometown: Jamison, PA High School: Central Bucks West Major: Early and Primary Childhood Education Activities: Resident Assistant, Students for Suicide Prevention, SEARCH Retreat Leader, Cura Personalis, International Service Program, STELLAR Leader, SMART Mentor, and United Colors Organization. Favorite Thing at Scranton: Chapman Lake	Erin McPeak Class of 2014 Hometown: Syracuse, NY High School: Chittenango High School Major: Human Resources Minor/Concentration: Business and Couseling and Human Services Activities: Royal Leadership Consultatn, Center for Student Engagement, Society for Human Resource Management, and Circle K. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Chicken Parm

Katie Meyer Class of 2014 Hometown: Warrington, PA High School: Central Bucks Major: Marketing and Management Activities: Tennis, International Service Program, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Business Club Piece of Advice: Stay true to yourself!	Michael Mocera Class of 2016 Hometown: Deer Park, NY High School: St. John the Baptist Major: Neuroscience and Pre-Med Activities: Chemistry Club, Art with Heart, retreats, and Health Professions Organization. Piece of Advice: Relax and balance your time!

Arianna Moliere Class of 2014 Hometown: Brockton, MA High School: Fontbonne Academy Major: History Activities: Cross Country and Resident Assistant Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Weekend Brunch	Christine Panzitta Class of 2015 Hometown: Hamilton, NJ High School: Steinert High School Major: Secondary Education History Activities: Wishmakers-On-Campus, Assistant Editor of the Windhover, The Aquinas, and Royal Ambassador. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Greek Pizza


Rhada Patel Class of 2016 Hometown: Scranton, PA High School: Scranton High School Major: Biology Minor/Concentration: Research Activities:Leahy Clinic, CMC Volunteer, Chemistry Stockroom, Member of Health Professionals Organization, and Tutor at CTLE Favorite Place on Campus: Loyola science center study rooms	Christina Rominello Class of 2015 Hometown:Pompton Plains High School: Pequannock Township Major: Biology Minor/Concentration: Spanish Activities: Biology Club, Royal Ambassadors, Health Professions Organization, and Circle K. Favorite Place on Campus: Loyola Science Center!


Rebecca Ruby Class of 2016 Hometown: Olyphant, PA High School: Mid Valley High School Major:Medical Technology Activities: Cheerleading, Commuter Student Association Favorite Thing at Scranton: Campus community	Tracy Roy Class of 2014 Hometown: North Andorer, MA High School: North Andorer Activities: Royal Ambassador, Exercise Science Club, Leahy Clinic Volunteer, UGTA, and F.I.R.S.T. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Crispy PB&J wrap


Gina Source Class of 2015 Hometown: Sparta, NJ High School: Pope John XXIII Major: Communication Minor/Concentration: Public Relations and Management Activities USPB and the Aquinas Favorite Thing at Scranton: The University of Scranton Programming Board	Kerri Thorpe Class of 2016 Hometown: Valley Cottage, NY High School: Nyack High School Major: Undecided-Nursing Activities: Swimming, Running, Mountain Sports Club, and Lifeguarding Favorite Thing at Scranton: The skies


Erin Tracy Class of 2016 Hometown: Oradell, NJ High School: River Dell Major: Nursing Activities: Karate, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Habitat for Humanity. Favorite Place on Campus: Downstairs DeNaples	Jess Wiler Class of 2014 Hometown: Warminster, PA High School: Archbishop Wood Major: Occupational Therapy Minor/Concentration: Conseling and Human Services Activities: Resident Assistant, Habitat for Humanity, International Service Program, CLC, Students for Suicide Prevention, Leahy Clinic Volunteer, and SOTA. Favorite Place on Campus: All of it!


Taylor Wisiewski Class of 2016 Hometown: Southhampton, PA High School: Saint Basil Academy Major: Middle Level Education Minor/Concentration: Math Activities: Relay for Life, Colleges Against Cancer, Middle Level Education Club, Wishmakers on Campus, and Habitat for Humanity. Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Chicken ceasar wrap