Orientation Leaders
Orientation Leaders (OLs) are Simmons students who assist with all aspects of Undergraduate Orientation. The primary goal of Orientation Leaders is to provide incoming students with a positive first experience of Simmons. They connect with their Orientation Groups during First Bite Orientation, keep in touch with them via email and Facebook during the Summer, then work with this same group when they arrive in the Fall. OLs facilitate group discussions and team builders, and serve as role models for new students. In addition, Orientation Leaders provide logistical support to the Orientation program, helping to set-up events, run panels, and answer general questions.
Summer 2025 Orientation Leaders and Captains
Maggie Wettergren (she/her)
Marketing Captain
Year: Senior
Major: Public Relations & Marketing Communications
Campus Involvement: Communications Liaison (Co-President), Simmons University Dance Company (SUDC, Co-President), Student Government Association (SGA) Communications Director, The Simmons Voice (Staff Writer), Simmons Radio: The Shark (Radio Show Host), Lead Campus Ambassador, Everyday Leadership Pathway@Simmons
Favorite thing about Simmons: The welcoming and uplifting community
Favorite place in Boston: Coolidge Corner (the Brookline Booksmith)
Samantha Brumbaugh (she/her)
Training Captain
Year: Senior
Major: Biochemistry
Campus Involvement: Rowing, Honors Program
Favorite thing about Simmons: The people and the location! So many of the wonderful opportunities I've gotten here are directly because of someone from Simmons!
Favorite place in Boston: The Charles River
Aislinn Doherty (she/her)
Logistics Captain
Year: First-year Master's
Major: Library Science
Campus Involvement: Bonner Leaders, America Learns, Art and Music Liaison, Everyday Leadership Pathway, Simmons Archives, Trustman Art Gallery Fellow, Rowing Team, Computing Data Science Mathematics and Statistics (CDMS) Liaison
Favorite thing about Simmons: I love how involved the student body is both on - and off-campus. I also really enjoy being in Boston and the proximity it allows me to museums, libraries, and tourist destinations across the city.
Favorite place in Boston: Boston Public Library
Eman Almarzooqi (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Sophomore
Major: Nursing
Campus Involvement: SGA Senate (Class of 2028 President), Simmons Islamic Society E-board, COF Pickleball, Dotson Program
Favorite thing about Simmons: The never ending support and encouragement provided by peers and staff is my favorite thing about the Simmons environment. It's a place that pushes you out of your comfort zone and allows you to discover more about yourself.
Favorite place in Boston: Charles River
Katie DiPillo, (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Senior
Major: Computer Science
Campus Involvement: Student Organization Disability Awareness(SODA) and Gluten-Free Club
Favorite thing about Simmons: The warm, inclusive community!
Favorite place in Boston: Cambridge and the North End, it's a tie!
Emily Cubanski (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Junior
Major: Nursing
Campus Involvement: Simmons University Dance Company, FIT@Simmons, Campus Ambassador, Honors Program
Favorite thing about Simmons: The community
Favorite place in Boston: Museum of science
Carli Blundell (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Sophomore
Major: Nursing
Campus Involvement: Simmons Cru, COF Cru, Active Minds
Favorite thing about Simmons: I absolutely love the Simmons Community! Everyone here is so supportive and inclusive, and I've found more confidence in just my first year. Peers and staff are always inspiring me to go outside my comfort zone and explore more opportunities.
Favorite place in Boston: The Fenway Victory Gardens
Mar Heron (they/she)
Orientation Leader
Year: Junior
Major: Psychology and Public Health (minor in biostatistics)
Campus Involvement: Public Health Liaison, Birdwatching & Nature Club, COF Dance
Favorite thing about Simmons: My favorite thing about Simmons is all of the opportunities it presents. There are so many resources to prepare for your career, campus groups to participate in, and fun events here.
Favorite place in Boston: The Riverway near the residential campus!
Fay Tubbs (she/they)
Orientation Leader
Year: Senior
Major: Nursing
Campus Involvement: FIT@Simmons
Favorite thing about Simmons: The sense of community we have is fantastic and I am so grateful to be a part of it!
Favorite place in Boston: Coolidge Corner, I could spend hour thrifting, book shopping, and painting pottery
Matilde Henderson (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Campus Involvement: Strong Women Strong Girls
Favorite thing about Simmons: My favorite part about Simmons is the strength of our community. I feel safe and comfortable with my peers, and I find both our academic and residential campuses to be an environment where people can express themselves and meet incredible new people.
Favorite place in Boston: Beacon Hill area, including the Public Garden and The Commons
Kayla Serafin (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Sophomore
Major: Biochemistry
Campus Involvement: Chemistry & Physics Liaison, COF Dance, SODA (Student Organization of Disability Awareness)
Favorite thing about Simmons: The student and teacher relationships!
Favorite place in Boston: Coolidge Corner
Zoe Papas (she/they)
Orientation Leader
Year: Senior
Major: Nutrition and Dietetics
Campus Involvement: Nutrition Liaison
Favorite thing about Simmons: The close knit community and the small size of classes, which allows you to form very close bonds with your professors and get large amounts of support.
Favorite place in Boston: Coolidge Corner (I love the Paris Creperie) and Central Square
Josie Brown (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Sophomore
Major: Neuroscience
Favorite thing about Simmons: I absolutely love the research I do with c. elegans (wormies!) I love being in a lab and learning from the incredible researchers around me.
Favorite place in Boston: The Coolidge Corner Trader Joe's! (Any Trader Joe's)
Sienna Jeffries (she/they)
Orientation Leader
Year: Junior
Major: Political Science and History
Campus Involvement: President of Trans and Non-binary Collective (TaNC), President of COF theater + actor, Simmons Academic Mentor (SAM), Everyday Leadership Pathway, Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Favorite thing about Simmons: The sense of community both in the school and externally (COF + Boston in general)
Favorite place in Boston: The Museum of Science
Erin Anderson (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Sophomore
Major: Nursing
Campus Involvement: COF orchestra, COF Honors Planning Committee, Honors Program
Favorite thing about Simmons: I think my favorite thing would be the location; being in Boston we have so many opportunities.
Favorite place in Boston: Coolidge Corner (Trader Joes, Tiny Hanger, and Brookline Booksmith!) and my dorm.
Clarissa Weaver (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Junior
Major:Computer Science + Mathematical Sciences
Campus Involvement: Swim Team, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Communications Liaison, COF Theatre
Favorite thing about Simmons: The community
Favorite place in Boston: Coolidge Corner
Madd Witaconis (they/them)
Orientation Leader
Year: Senior
Major: Masters in Public Policy
Campus Involvement: Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) E-board, Bonner Leader, Orientation Leader, Alternative Spring Break
Favorite thing about Simmons: My favorite thing about Simmons is the abundance of opportunities it provides to get involved! Our clubs and affinity organizations hold such an important place in our community.
Favorite place in Boston: Coolidge Corner
Ariana Aguilar (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Campus Involvement: Honors Program
Favorite thing about Simmons: I love the Simmons Community. It's such a special place full of many special and amazing people!
Favorite place in Boston: Newbury Street
Rachel Griffith (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Sophomore
Major: Social Work and Spanish (minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)
Campus Involvement: Strong Women, Strong Girls, Social Work Liaison, Honors Program, Active Minds
Favorite thing about Simmons: I absolutely love the Simmons community! Both fellow students and professors/faculty are so kind and supportive and always make sure everyone has what they need to be successful and feel good about themselves.
Favorite place in Boston: The Public Garden and Coolidge Corner
Katie Mendez-Solano (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Junior
Major: Biology pre-med
Campus Involvement: Project Connect facilitator, Everyday Leadership Pathways (ELPS Leadership), NASA DREAM
Favorite thing about Simmons: The affinity groups events!
Favorite place in Boston: Top Bread
Maddie Herdelein (she/they)
Orientation Leader
Year: Junior
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Campus Involvement: Simmons Student Nursing Association (SNA)
Favorite thing about Simmons: Bonner Leader, REEF Resource Advocate, Psych and Neuroscience Liaison Treasurer, Rowing Team
Favorite place in Boston: The Public Garden
Molly Rubadeau (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Sophomore
Major:Nursing
Campus Involvement: Student Nursing Association (SNA)
Favorite thing about Simmons: I love the Simmons community the most! It's very welcoming and empowering to be a part of the Simmons community.
Favorite place in Boston: The Boston Commons
Fatiha Ashraf (she/her)
Orientation Leader
Year: Senior
Major: Marketing
Campus Involvement: President of South Asian Student Association (SASA)
Favorite thing about Simmons: The people!
Favorite place in Boston: Kyo Matcha