Staff
ABOUT ERIN
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Erin is the Director of Orientation and Transition for the University of Utah. An alumna of the “U” where she earned a Bachelor of Science in International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Photography, Erin considers it a privilege to assist the next generation of new students of the University. Erin earned a Master’s in the Education Leadership & Policy program at the University of Utah and completed a Master’s of Art from Savannah College of Art and Design, which aids in her current duties overseeing this great office. Erin was born in Salt Lake City where she’s been a Utah fan all her life.
ABOUT CASSIDY
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Cassidy is the Assistant Director of Orientation & Transition. She has been in higher education since 2013 and specializes in training initiatives, educating others, and management and leadership. She loves being involved in higher education and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Cassidy has a master's in Business Management and Leadership and many certificates in leadership and equity, diversity, & inclusion (EDI). She thoroughly enjoys watching others learn and grow and thrives when she uses her creativity and continuously pursues knowledge. In addition, Cassidy enjoys the arts, spending time with family, and discovering new things outside of work.
ABOUT DESH
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Desh is currently serving as an Assistant Director for the Office of Orientation and Transition. Originally from Lancaster, Virginia Desh attended Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, LA to obtain a Bachelor’s in Sport Administration and a Master’s in Public Administration before joining the orientation team at the U. Working across the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management student success and retention efforts have become a passion area for Desh. Developing social and academic programs for students has sparked a love for advising students and student groups by developing their leadership skills. When not serving the students of the U Desh enjoys giving back to his community and staying up to date on the latest entertainment news. Desh is excited to create a warm and welcoming environment for new students and families at the University of Utah!
ABOUT STEVE
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Steve is currently serving as the Senior Accountant in the Office of Orientation and Transition and the Enrollment Management Department. He came from the University’s Chemistry Department, and before that worked in the Payroll, Human Resources, & Biomedical Engineering Departments. He loves to be involved in his community, and that has led him to serve on School Community Councils for Midvale Elementary, Midvale Middle School, and Hillcrest High School, and he also served as a City Councilmember for Midvale City. He loves to see individuals come together as a group and achieve so much more than they could on their own.
Student Leaders
ABOUT SHAYLI
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Hello! My name is Shayli Habibian. I am originally from Saint George, Utah born and raised. I am currently a Junior here at the University of Utah seeking the pre-medical route. I am majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Pediatric Clinical Research! I was an Orientation Leader during the summer of 2022 and look forward to being an Orientation Leader Team Lead in 2023. A little bit more about me is I love shopping, spending time with my friends, and going to the gym!
ABOUT VICTOR
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I am Victor, and I am from Draper, Utah. This is my second year attending the University of Utah. My major is in architecture & planning with a minor in urban ecology. I got involved with the office of orientation this summer while working as a Swoop Leader. I aspire to create a welcoming atmosphere for all new students who attend orientation. My goal is to one day create my own architectural design studio, and the skills I learn in this job will surely lay a solid foundation forward that goal.
ABOUT AIDAN
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Aidan is a junior studying geography and atmospheric science. He grew up in St. George, Utah, and moved to Salt Lake at the beginning of college. He’s worked as a TA in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Science. Outside of school, he enjoys skiing, hiking, video games, and hanging out at the Student Life Center.
ABOUT ELIANA
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Eliana is currently in her second year working on a biomedical engineering degree with a minor in physics. She has been playing lacrosse for 7 years and continues to play for the Utah Women’s Lacrosse Club team here at the U. Outside of school, she enjoys hiking, climbing, and many other outdoor activities. Eliana also worked with the Office of Orientation and Transition over the summer as a Swoop Leader and now continues to work as an Orientation Team Leader.
ABOUT ANDREW
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Andrew’s a junior at the U majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in Nutrition. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and finished up high school in Utah. He’s a teaching assistant and a tutor on campus, and works for the athletics department. Outside of school he enjoys weightlifting and basketball, as well as binging TV shows and playing piano.
ABOUT KEIRA
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Keira currently is an orientation team leader in the Office of Orientation and Transition. She is in her second year at the University of Utah and is working on completing her undergrad in kinesiology. In the future, she hopes to get accepted into PA school and become a physician’s assistant. She grew up in Parker, Colorado which is a small town about 30 minutes South of Denver. She was born here in Salt Lake and moved to Colorado when she was 4 and has lived there until she moved back to Utah for school. Keira has played volleyball since age 12 and has loved it ever since. Keira also loves photography and making new friends. She is super excited about continuing her education at the U and getting to welcome new students to this school as well.