Nomani Satuala (He, Him, His) -Director

Nomani serves as the Director of Orientation & Transition.  He works across both the Division of Academic Affairs and the Division of Student Affairs to help programs, policies, and new initiatives to better serve students and their famlies.  Before starting in our office, he  worked for Utah College Advising Corps and Granite Peaks Adult Education in assisting  students with their transition to higher education. Nomani has a strong passion for access to higher education and social justice. Nomani completed his master's degree in the Educational Leadership & Policy program as well as his bachelor's degree at the University of  Utah.

 

 

Erin Sine (She, Her, Hers) - Associate Director

Erin works with Parent Programs. She considers it a privilege to assist the new students of the university. Erin also oversees office  marketing.  She is a master's student in the Education Leadership & Policy program at the University of Utah.  Erin  completed a master's of art from Savannah College of Art and Design, but more importantly is an alumna of the  University of Utah where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in  Photography.  Erin was born in Salt Lake City where she was raised a Utah fan all her life.

 

 

  Mike Carpenter (He, Him, His) - Assistant Director

Mike works with Transfer Student Programs, including Crimson Mentors, Swoop Camp Crimson, and the Crimson Transfer Honor Society. A native Oklahoman, Mike graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Chemistry Education and earned his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy from the University of Utah. He is passionate about empowering students to achieve success, and has experience helping students thrive from at the high school, community college, and university level. When Mike is not at the U he can be found spending time with his family or strapped to a snowboard in Big Cottonwood Canyon. 

 

Sydney Magana (She, Her, Hers) - Assistant Director

Sydney serves as an Assistant Director in the Office of Orientation & Transition. Sydney works on various projects and initiatives within the office, including New Student Orientations, Welcome Week, and Second Year Programs (i.e. Sophomore Rise). She grew up in Mountain View, CA but has lived in Salt Lake City, UT for about six years. During her undergraduate career at the University of Utah, Sydney discovered her passion for pursuing a career in higher education and more specifically, for college student retention and success. She is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy with an emphasis in Student Affairs.  Sydney looks forward to welcoming incoming students to the U and being a part of their college journey.

 

                                Zachary Farley (He, Him, His) - Assistant Director

Zach works with Camp Life Mentors, Picture Your First Year and Swoop Camp. Zach studied English: Film and the Dramatic Arts at Saint Mary's College of California. After his Bachelors he worked with AmeriCorps/Catholic Volunteer Networks in Saint Louis MO. In Missouri,  he worked in a Nativity San Miguel School focusing on Latinx student needs going in college prep and college environments. After STL, Zach attended Loyola University Chicago's M.Ed program in Higher Education, with focus on Social Justice Applications within Higher Education. While a graduate student, he worked at both Loyola Chicago and Northwestern University in LGBT Student Services, Student Union Programs, and International Student Housing. Zach is EXCITED to join the Orientation Team, and to learn more about the U and Utah. He is an avid traveler, geeks out with city population stats, and a Bay Area Rap lover. He LOVES coffee. 

 

 Jana Stoneman (She, Her, Hers) - Administrative Assistant

Jana oversees the Office Assistants and financials for Orientation & Transition. She is excited to be learning part of campus she has previously been unfamiliar with, coming from the student government office at the U. Jana loves  the energy and passion that comes from students, and enjoys helping them succeed. She recently completed her Undergrad degrees in Film and Journalism from the U. As a Utah native, she loves being at home on campus, and hoping she is making students feel the same way.

 

 Lauren Ashton (She, Her, Hers) - Graduate Assistant

Lauren is a Graduate Assistant at the Office of Orientation & Transition. She works with the Crimson Mentors and Swoop Camp. Lauren received a B.S. in Communication with an Emphasis in Public Relations at Utah Valley University. During her undergraduate education she was a student leader in the UVU Student Association and the UVU Student Alumni Association.  While serving on the student body executive council Lauren worked with and advocated for students, planned and executed events, met with administration, and conducted student fee hearings. Lauren is currently working on her master’s degree in the Educational Leadership and Policy program at the University of Utah. When Lauren is not at the U she enjoys running, camping, hiking, and snowboarding.

 

Cody Clements (He, Him, His) - Graduate Assistant

Cody is in his second year as a Graduate Assistant with the Office of Orientation & Transition. His primary focus is working with Parent and Family Programming. In his undergraduate education, Cody received a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Theology at Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania. Cody worked full time at Landmark College as a Resident Dean. He assisted students residentially who had learning differences such as ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Cody is in his final semester of his master’s program with the Educational Leadership and Policy program at the University of Utah. When not in the office Cody can be seen playing Ultimate Frisbee, Foosball, Disc Golf, or anything else that can be called a game.

 

 

Tammy Thuy Nguyen (She, Her, Hers) - Graduate Assistant

Tammy works with Transfer Programs for Orientation & Transition. Before starting in our office, Tammy was  Director of Exercise and Sport Science Fitness within the College of Health. She also was an Academic Advisor in the  Academic Advising Center (formerly University College) advising first-year students, transfer students, and general  education. She is excited to be working with transfer students again, as she is also a transfer student herself. Tammy  holds a master’s degree in Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health and Science. She is also  currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy here at the U.

 

Deepika Shah KC (She, Her, Hers) - Graduate Assistant

Deepika serves as the Graduate Assistant for the Office of Orientation & Transition, primarily over first year program, Campus Life Mentors (CLM). She graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science in International Studies and Ethnic Studies. During her undergraduate years, she worked with the underrepresented students as the Outreach Mentor for Gear UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) and Peer Mentor for Diversity Scholars Program to help them navigate through higher education. Additionally, she was involved as a leader on campus for Asian American Student Association (AASA), International Student Orientation and NASPA(National Association of Student Personnel Administrators). Deepika is in her first year of her master's program with the Education Leadership and Policy program at the University of Utah. She is excited to continue working with students through orientation and looks forward to the various possibilities in student affairs.

   Drake Bratton (He, Him, His) - Orientation Team Leader

   Hometown: San Antonio, Texas 

   Major: English Teaching 

   Classification: Sophomore

   Fun Fact:  I have unique style and I make music

 

 

  Quin Lin Harrill (She, Her, Hers) - Orientation Team Leader

   Hometown:  Santa Cruz, California

   Major:  Biology

   Classification: Sophomore

   Fun Fact:  Been to 6 continents

 

 

   Kayla Stewart (They, Them, Their) - Orientation Team Leader

   Hometown:  Enterprise, Utah

   Major: Mathematics & Biology

   Classification: Junior

   Fun Fact: Loves to scuba dive, and coral is my favorite animal

 

 

  Lauren Bautista (She, Her, Hers) - Office Assistant

   Hometown:  San Diego, California 

   Major:  Business Administration

   Classification:  First-Year

   Fun Fact:  A competitive Gymnast for 10 years

 

 

   Maya Correa (She, Her, Hers) - Office Assistant

   Hometown:  Caldwell, Idaho

   Major:  Health Society & Policy

   Classification:  Sophomore

   Fun Fact:  I LOVE Sloths with all my heart! Coincidentally can fall asleep pretty much instantly if I wish. 

 

 

  Ryann Foster (She, Her, Hers) - Office Assistant   

   Hometown:  Millcreek, Utah 

   Major: Social Work

   Classification: Junior

   Fun Fact: I know American Sign Language.   

 

 

  Amy Newman (She, Her, Hers) - Office Assistant

   Hometown:  Layton, Utah

   Major:  Design/Architecture

   Classification:  Junior

   Fun Fact:  I lived in Santiago, Chile before moving to Utah.

 

 

  Tina Pham (She, Her, Hers) - Office Assistant

   Hometown:  Sandy, Utah 

   Major:  Social Work and Psychology

   Classification:  Junior

   Fun Fact:  I love potatoes, specifically tater tots. 

 

 

  Tyamane Talanoa (She, Her, Hers) - Office Assistant

   Hometown: Kahuku, Hawaii

   Major: Pre-Nursing

   Classification: Sophomore

   Fun Fact: Wants to go zip lining or skydiving in Dubai one day.