Office Staff
Nicole Shoup
Director of New Student Orientation and Student Belonging Initiatives
orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707Summer 2024 Orientation Staff
Nathan Born
Assistant Director
Hometown:
Larsen, Wisconsin
Degrees:
- B.S. Public Relations from Northern Michigan University
Nathan is currently the Resident Director of Cedar Hall and advisor for PrimeTime Productions. During his undergrad he was the Resident Advisor for Breakwater House on the fourth floor of Cedar West Hall. He also participated in the Public Relations Student Society of America, was the president of Primetime Productions, a teaching assistant, and...
Shelby Roesner
Assistant Director
Hometown:
Davison, Michigan
Degrees:
- B.S. Forensic Biochemistry from Northern Michigan University
Shelby graduated from NMU in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Biochemistry. She was President of the Forensic Biochemistry club and a Resident Advisor in Hunt Hall. She is from Davison, Michigan. Shelby is now a Resident Director in Hunt Hall. Shelby is a graduate student in the MS in Psychology program. She works in the Neuropsychophar...
Sisa Arocha
Sophomore
Hometown:
DeWitt, Michigan
Major:
Controlled Environment Agriculture and Psychology
Sisa is a sophomore from DeWitt, Michigan, majoring in Controlled Environment Agriculture while also working on a certificate for Plant-based Wellness. Sisa is on the NMU Women’s Rugby team and is part of the South Superior Climbing Club. She is a barista at the Jamrich Starbucks during the school year. Sisa enjoys adventuring (of any kind), thr...
Sutton Brown
Sophomore
Hometown:
Saugatuck, Michigan
Major:
Kinesiology, minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies
On campus Sutton is a part of fire safety, as well as a Northstars rugby player. They are studying Kinesiology with an emphasis in Neuroscience as well as Critical Incident Management. They have a cluster minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. As for hobbies, they enjoy making music, playing basketball and hanging out with friends.
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Cheyanne Dodds
Junior
Hometown:
North Branch, Michigan
Major:
Forensic Anthropology
Cheyanne is a senior from North Branch, Michigan, majoring in Forensic Anthropology and minoring in Criminal Justice. At NMU she has been a part of Anthropology Club, working with the FROST program, and housing as a Resident Advisor. Cheyanne loves to explore Marquette by Hiking, Running and going to the beaches. After graduation, Cheyanne hopes...
Gwen Feamster
Graduate Student
Hometown:
Linden, Michigan
Major:
Educational Instruction
At NMU, she has been active in student government, housing as a Resident Advisor, Greek life, and is a proud graduate of the SLFP. She loves the coffee shops in Marquette, chasing sunsets, and hopes to pursue law school in 2026!
Massimo Gulino
Junior
Hometown:
Bay City, Michigan
Major:
Biology, concentration in Ecology
Massimo is a member of the Fisheries and Wildlife Club and is a member of the aquatics lab. He is a recipient of the Harden scholarship. After graduating, Massimo hopes to work on scientific research involving amphibians, and traveling to as many places as possible. Massimo enjoys collecting records, playing soccer, and looking at plants and ani...
Berit Henderson
Sophomore
Hometown:
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Major:
Computer Science and French, minor in Mathematics
Berit is a part of the Student Leader Fellowship program on campus. When she's not studying, you can find Berit outside climbing, mountain biking, or spending time near the lake!
Anna Hill
Senior
Hometown:
Port Sanilac, Michigan
Major:
Biology, concentration in Ecology
She does research on campus through the Leonard Lab and is also a member of the Northern Museum of Zoology. She works for the NMU Aquatics Crew and takes care of a variety of different animals on campus. After she graduates, she hopes to move somewhere warm and work some fun seasonal jobs before going to graduate school. Anna loves reading, drin...
Erin O'Donnell
Senior
Hometown:
Traverse City, Michigan
Major:
Secondary Education and English
Erin is a member of Future Educators of NMU, the secretary for NMU’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, and a weekly DJ on WUPX. In her free time, she loves reading, watching movies, and spending time outside. After graduating, she hopes to become a high school English teacher.
Demetri (Meech) Sarazin
Senior
Hometown:
Gibraltar, Michigan
Major:
English Secondary Education and Philosophy, minor in French
Meech is a member of FENMU, NMU Puckheads, and 2 development committees. After he graduates, Meech hopes to teach English at the high school or college level. Meech enjoys cooking, reading, hockey, and singing!
Daniel Shovels
Senior
Hometown:
Clinton, Michigan
Major:
Secondary Education - Math and Chemistry concentrations
Daniel is a teacher’s assistant in the math department, a tutor, and a member of the Campus Cinema Club. After graduation, he hopes to teach math or chemistry at the high school level. In his free time, Daniel enjoys running, golfing, and hiking along Lake Superior.