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.

Natalia Flores '26

Hometown: Lowell, MA
Major: Nursing
Piece of Advice for New Students: My advice for first-year students would be to join as many clubs and activities as you can. It’s an awesome way to meet new people who share your interests, including those outside of your major or graduating class, and helps you feel even more part of the Merrimack community.
Favorite Part of Merrimack: My favorite thing about Merrimack is the number of opportunities I’ve had to grow both personally and professionally. Through my preceptorship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, along with my roles in Orientation and the Office of Student Involvement, have allowed me to build meaningful connections and grow valuable skills that will benefit me as I apply for jobs and advance in my future career as a nurse.
Favorite Part of Orientation: My favorite part of Orientation is the connections I have been able to make with my students and fellow Orientation staff. I have met some amazing people during my time as an Orientation Leader, and I can’t wait to see who I can meet this year!

Ambar Cheuveret '26

Hometown: Lawrence, MA
Major: Business Administration (conc. Finance and Management)
One thing I wish I knew before Orientation: One thing I wish I knew before Orientation is that everyone is in the same boat and this is the time that everyone is looking for friends so take it as an advantage to meet new people and make those connections. Do NOT be embarrassed to put yourself out there!
Piece of Advice for First Year Students: Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and be comfortable with being in the uncomfortable. Get involved and make more of college than just going to classes. Joining different clubs and orgs on campus will open so many doors for you.

Rachel Evon '26

Hometown: Barkhamsted, CT
Major: Health Science
Minor: Chemistry
One thing I wish I knew before Orientation: One thing I wish I knew before going into orientation my freshman year would be that it is ok to feel nervous or anxious going into it. College is a huge milestone in a person’s life and for most students orientation can be the eye opener to how intimidating this next portion of their life can be. Feeling a little overwhelmed with it all is natural, but all of Merrimack and especially the orientation team are here to support all our students through this transition.
What is your favorite thing about Merrimack: My favorite thing about Merrimack is how dedicated the college is to making sure our students are getting the most out of their time here. There is a resource for anything you can think of, like academics, counseling services, career development, student involvement, and so much more!

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.