Meet the Staff

Meet the Orientation Staff

Our team is here to welcome you and show you all that Merrimack has to offer

Orientation Coordinators

Your Orientation Coordinators are upperclassmen selected to assist in the operations of the Orientation Program.

Natalie Harwood '26

Hometown: North Andover, MA
Major: English
Minor: Pre-Law
One thing I wish I knew before Orientation:  One thing I wish I knew before Orientation is that most people are nervous and excited, so it’s ok to break out of your comfort zone!
Why I chose Merrimack: I chose Merrimack because I could see all of the resources and support that this community provides, and I knew that I would be able to thrive as a part of it. 

Jandeliz Hernandez '25

Major: Business, Concentration in Marketing
Minors: Public Relations
One thing I wish I knew before Orientation: I wish I knew how much of a welcoming community Merrimack College is. 
Why I chose Merrimack: I chose Merrimack College because I was offered the amazing opportunity of being a Pioneer Scholar.

Ally McKenna '25

Majors: Psychology

Minors: Education and Religion and Theological Studies 

One thing I wish I knew before Orientation: One thing I wish I had known before orientation was how welcoming and involved everyone at Merrimack is. 
Why I chose Merrimack:I chose Merrimack because from the minute I stepped onto campus, I felt a huge sense of community and belonging. When joining the Austin Scholars community, I was able to serve and learn with a community, and has benefitted me heavily since. 

Bryan Costa

Bryan Mendes Costa '25

Hometown: Lowell, MA
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
One thing I wish I knew before Orientation: I wish I knew about all the opportunities I would have to meet and bond with other new warriors.
Why I chose Merrimack: I chose Merrimack because of the passionate staff and faculty that make up the Merrimack Community.   

Orientation Leaders

Your Orientation Leaders are comprised of upperclassmen who will work in small groups with all new students. They are a great resource for students to ask questions, share concerns, etc.

Professional Staff

Our professional staff helps to supervise our student leaders on campus and also work to shape the program for both students and families.

Rebecca Jimenez

Rebecca 

Jimenez

Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Caitlin Regan

Caitie 

Regan

Assistant Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator