WOU Crew
The department of New Student & Family Programs hires approximately 25 students each year to be part of WOU’s new student orientation WOU Crew. These student leaders assist incoming students during PACK Welcome festivities throughout the summer. WOU Crew members help students become excited about their transition to college and make meaningful connections with their classmates!
Get to Know the 2024 WOU Crew!
June – Student Coordinator
She/Her | Senior | Gresham, OR
Language: English
Major: Biology
Minor: Physical Science
My career aspiration is to become a surgeon! My advice to incoming students is to that all new students are having the similar feels as you. You are not alone!
Tony – Student Coordinator
He/Him | Senior | Beaverton, OR
Language: English
Major: Exercise Science
My career aspiration is to become a strength and conditioning coach! My advice to incoming students is to attend as many events as you can!
Abby
She/Her | Junior | Salem, OR
Language: English
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Music
Some of my favorite places to grab a bite to each in Monmouth are Habebah, Kayotes, and Momijis! My advice to incoming students is to get involved! You’ll make tons of connections & learn new things!
Alondra
She/Her | Sophomore | Portland, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Criminal Justice
My career aspiration is to become a lawyer! My advice to incoming students is that it’s ok to miss home and your family. If you are feeling homesick that is norma!
Amari
He/Him | Senior | Hillsboro, OR
Language: English
Majors: Communication & Business
My career aspiration is to become a digital marketing analyst! My advice to incoming students is to try everything campus has to offer, put yourself out there to make new friends, welcome new experiences, and enjoy the moment!
Brittany
She/Her | Senior | La Grande, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Biology
Minor: Psychology
My career aspiration is to become a pediatric traveling nurse! My advice to incoming students is to not be afraid to be the real you!
Cody
They/Them | Junior | Paisley, OR
Language: English
Major: Public Health
Minor: Human Biology
My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was planning and attending the ‘Heritage Hoedown Throwdown’ event! My advice to incoming students is to join Hall Government! Join clubs that interest you! Get involved!!
Edith
She/Her | Junior | Salem, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Minor: ESOL
A fun fact about me is that I studied away in Puerto Rico fall term, and I got onstage during my favorite artists (Rauw Alejandro) concert. My advice to incoming students is to to not be afraid to ask for help and use your resources. It’s okay to not understand something or be unsure, that’s normal. Just don’t afraid to use your free resources!
Ellie
She/Her | Sophomore | Philomath, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Art & Design
Outside of WOU Crew, I’m also part of Club Soccer, the Filipino American Association, and the Student Enrichment Program! My advice to incoming students is to do something out of your comfort zone!
Esvin
He/Him | Sophomore | Tigard, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Spanish Education
Minor: ESOL
Outside of WOU Crew, I’m also part of MEChA, TRIO, and the Multicultural Student Union! My advice to incoming students is to not be scared to ask for help whenever you are struggling. Attend office hours and start creating a relationship with your professors. Who knows, you might need a letter of recommendation from them in the future!
Henry
He/Him | Sophomore | Prineville, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Math Education
Minor: ESOL
My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was planning and puttin on events in Ackerman Hall Government! My advice to incoming students is to to get involved around campus by joining clubs and going to events!
Jazzy
Sophomore | Gervais, OR
Language: English
Major: Psychology
Minor: ASL
My career aspiration is to become a psychologist! My advice to incoming students is that it’s okay to ask questions and go out and explore. It’ll help in the long run!
Jimena
She/Her | Sophomore | Irrigon, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Psychology
My career aspiration is to become an elementary teacher! My advice to incoming students is to be social and get out of your comfort zone!
Jose Francisco
He/Him | Sophomore | Hillsboro, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Criminal Justice
My favorite place to get a sweet treat is Main Street Ice Cream Parlor! They’ve got god tier milkshakes! My advice to incoming students is that fear is normal. Fear tells us our limits, but that’s the positive; it tells us our limits and limits are supposed to be broken, either one way or another. This helps us to improve ourselves and become our own strength!
Kainalu
He/Him | Senior | Wahiawa, HI
Language: English
Major: Education Studies
Outside of being a DWPA and WOU Crew Orientation Leader, I’m also a part of the Hawai’i Club and the Men’s Volleyball Club! My advice to incoming students is to to focus on time management and keep up on all the things going on in your life!
Kat G.
She/Her | Junior | Shady Cove, OR
Language: English
Major: Elementary Education
Some of my favorite places to grab a bite to each in Monmouth are Yeasty Beasty and La Uvita Feliz! My advice to incoming students is to ask your advisors what are the important classes and when they need to be achieved or taken by!
Kat R.
She/Her | Sophomore | Mount Vernon, WA
Language: English
Major: Data Analytics
Minor: Information Systems
Outside of WOU Crew, I’m also part of the Swing Dance Club and Ackerman Hall Government! My advice to incoming students is to let yourself be excited and open-minded to what WOU has to offer you!
Lizz
She/Her | Sophomore | Brooks, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Creative Productions
My career aspiration is to become an audio engineer! My advice to incoming students is to allow yourself to be seen. When you stop hiding who you are, those who are meant to be in your life begin to find you, but that person first must be you.
Makayla
Sophomore | Sherwood, OR
Language: English
Major: Education
A fun fact about me is that I have a pet turtle! My advice to incoming students is that at the end of the day as long as you are happy with yourself and who you are no one else’s opinions matter. You got this!
Makena
She/Her | Sophomore | West Linn, OR
Language: English
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Special Education
Some of my favorite places in Monmouth are the Sippery, Yangs, and La Uvita Feliz! Some advice I have for incoming students is to make sure to make time for your self, college can be stressful so make sure to try and enjoy the little things! Try and find things that make you smile and happy!
Mari
She/Her | Sophomore | Albany, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
Major: Education
Minor: ESOL
Some of my favorite places to grab a bite to each in Monmouth are Casa Burrito and The Sippery! My advice to incoming students is to be yourself and and the person you want to become!
Olena
She/Her | Senior | Keizer, OR
Language: English
Major: Exercise Science
My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was going to the ‘Groove in the Grove’ events in June! My advice to incoming students is to not be afraid to try new things and put yourself out there. It might just cause you to find something new you love!
Olivia
She/Her | Sophomore | Burien, WA
Language: English
Major: Dance
My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was performing my original choreography for one of our dance team performances! My advice to incoming students is to not be afraid to get involved! Whether you are getting involved in a club, sport, or a job, it will benefit you in the long run! It helped me make new friends and really find my community at WOU!
Rachel
She/They | Junior | St. Helens, OR
Language: English
Major: Education
My career aspiration is to become a special education teacher! My advice to incoming students is to to go to office hours, and build connections with professors!
Sierra
Sophomore | Eugene, OR
Language: English
Major: ASL Interpreting
Outside of being a WOU Crew Orientation Leader, I’m also part of the Soccer Club and ASL Club! My advice to incoming students is to start doing things this year. Don’t wait until the next years because you want to be more prepared or comfortable. Do that thing you want to do now!
Tamiya
She/Her | Junior | Albany, OR
Language: English
Major: Psychology
Minors: Literature & Gerontology
My career aspiration is to become a counselor in hospice or retirement homes! My advice to incoming students is to to know that you don’t need everything figured out, just go with the flow and eventually you’ll know!
Teagan
She/Her | Sophomore | Turner, OR
Language: English
Major: Exploratory
A fun fact about me is that I document my life by taking a lot of pictures and videos! My advice to incoming students is to to reach out to a lot of people and make new friends!
