Office Staff

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Nicole Shoup  - Black frilly shirt

Nicole Shoup

Director of New Student Orientation and Student Belonging Initiatives

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707
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Emilia Smiling

Emilia Nelson

Executive Administrative Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1766
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Chloe Helsel

Orientation Program Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707
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Lily Headshot

Lily Gouin

Orientation Program Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707
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Kate Smiling

Kate Kendall

Orientation Program Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707

Summer 2024 Orientation Staff

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Nathan Born - White button up shirt

Nathan Born

Assistant Director

Hometown:

Larsen, Wisconsin

Degrees:

  • B.S. Public Relations from Northern Michigan University

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 worked in the admissions department as a Campus Visit Program Staff Assistant. In his free tim...

Anica Chesnut

Assistant Director

Hometown:

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Degrees:

  • B.S. Biology from Northern Michigan University

Anica is currently the Resident Director of Birch Hall. Anica went to NMU for her Bachelor's degree in Biology and is currently a Public Administration graduate student. In Anica's free time, she likes to cook, read, sew, hike, play board games and hang out with friends! 


 

Logan Blankenship

Senior

Hometown:

Metro Detroit, Michigan

Major:

Psychology, concentration in Cognition and Behavior

Logan is a senior from the Metro Detroit area of Michigan, majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Cognition and Behavior. He is in the CABIN Lab on campus and serves his house and hall governments on the executive board of Van Antwerp. In his free time, Logan enjoys playing guitar and video games with friends. 

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Berit Henderson

Junior

Hometown:

Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Major:

Computer Science and French, minor in Art and Design

She is involved with climbing and biking on campus, along with the Student Leader Fellowship Program. When they’re not studying, you can find Berit at the beach or on one of the beautiful hiking trails!

Emma Kaiser

Sophomore

Hometown:

Charlotte, Michigan

Major:

Political Science, with a concentration in Public Administration

Emma enjoys spending time outside with friends, performing in the percussion ensemble on campus, and participating in yoga classes at the Fit Zone. After she graduates, Emma hopes to either attend law school or obtain a career in the advocacy-related field.

 

Alyssa King

Junior

Hometown:

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Major:

Political Science, minor in Psychology

Alyssa has served as vice president of Birch Hall, welcome crew volunteer, volunteer coordinator, and is an active member of Superior Edge. She is currently a community mentor at Spooner Hall. After she graduates, Alyssa hopes to serve in the Peace Corps and then get her masters in public administration, in hopes of being a dedicated and effecti...

Shannon Lepak

Junior

Hometown:

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Major:

Forensic Anthropology, minor in Outdoor Recreation and CSI

Shannon is involved in the tennis club and student development on campus. After she graduates, Shannon hopes to work for a national park. Shannon loves rock hunting, being outdoors, trinkets, and fun facts!

Josie Pardel

Junior

Hometown:

Midland, Michigan

Major:

Biology with a concentration in Ecology with a minor in Outdoor Recreation

Josie is one of the co-leaders of Entomology club, is in the Student Leader Fellowship Program, and is a Resident Advisor in Cedar West Hall. When she graduates, she hopes to be an outdoor education teacher! She enjoys swimming, dancing, and hiking.

Allie Person

Junior

Hometown:

Iron Mountain, Michigan

Major:

Art and Design, concentration in Graphic Design

Allie is a Resident Advisor in the residence halls and is an active member of the Student Development committee. Allie enjoys crafts, the outdoors, going on adventures, and journaling.  After she graduates, she hopes to become a graphic designer focusing on product design!

Danny Powers

Senior

Hometown:

N/A

Major:

English and Psychology

Danny is a snowboarding instructor, he likes playing guitar and mandolin, and he collects vinyls and CDs. After graduation he hopes to continue towards a masters either in English Literature or Social work with a goal of working in Academia or in Mental Health Counseling.

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Demetri (Meech) Sarazin

Senior

Hometown:

Gibraltar, Michigan

Major:

English Secondary Education and Philosophy, minor in French

Meech is the vice president of FENMU, the president of NMU Puckheads, and a member of 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!

Mary Thompson

Senior

Hometown:

Stillwater, Minnesota

Major:

Accounting

Mary is co-president of Ripple Effect and a member of the Special Events Committee. During the semester she works in the Office of the President on campus. Post-graduation, she will stay at Northern for graduate school. Mary enjoys hiking, looking for beach glass, working on her cars, and watching hockey.