Staff - Orientation

During her time at NMU, Maddie was a Resident Adviser in Maple East Hall, the Student Leader Fellowship program and Superior Edge. In her free time, Maddie enjoys going to Farmers Markets, reading and snowboarding in the winter time. 

Lena is currently the Resident Director for Birch Hall. She earned her Bachelor's degree in finance and economics from Ball State University, where she also worked as a Residential Learning Coordinator before coming to NMU. In their free time, Lena enjoys spending time outside with her dog, Jet, trying new recipes, and reading. 

Citlali is a senior from Byron Center, Michigan, majoring in Social Studies Secondary Education with a minor in Spanish Secondary Education. Citlali serves as a Residential Adviser for Cedar East’s 4th floor, The Attic. Citlali is involved in the Honors Program, Latinx Student Union, RACEM, Cedar Hall Government, The Attic’s House Government, an...

 Alyssa is a junior from Battle Creek, Michigan, majoring in Nursing. Alyssa is the residential advisor of Misty Mountain in Maple Hall. After she graduates, Alyssa hopes to become a pediatric travel nurse, working with kids and visiting new places! Alyssa enjoys running, hiking, crafting, and listening to music!

Emma is a junior from Charlotte, Michigan, majoring in Political Science and PublicAdministration with a minor in Social Work. Emma serves as the Vice President on ASNMU (Student Government), president of the Students Demand Action Chapter on campus, an avid yoga class attendee, she’s a part of the Student Leader Fellowship Program and the Honor...

Alyssa is a senior from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, majoring in political science with a concentration in public administration and a minor in psychology. She’s a member of Pi Sigma Alpha (The National Political Science Honor Society), a Superior Edge member, a Student Ambassador, and a member of Students Demand Action. After graduating, Alyssa pla...

Shannon is a senior from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, majoring in anthropology with a         concentration in forensics and minoring in outdoor recreation and CSI. Shannon is involved in the bowling club, anthropology club and student development on campus. After she graduates, Shannon hopes to work for a national park. Sh...

Truman is a senior from Utah who came to NMU as a transfer student from North Central Michigan College. Truman plays volleyball on the Men’s Club Volleyball team, is a resident advisor in Birch Hall and a member of Superior Edge. He enjoys all things outdoors, along with other creative outlets, such as painting, origami and fabric craf...

Allie is a senior from Iron Mountain, Michigan, majoring in graphic design with a minor in marketing. Allie served as a Resident Advisor in the residence halls the last 2 years and is an active member of the Student Development committee. Allie enjoys crafts, the outdoors, and going on adventures. After she graduates, she hopes to become a graph...

Danny is a senior from Boyne Falls, MI, majoring in English with minors in psychology and social sciences. Daniel is in the Student Leader Fellowship Program and works in the Wellbeing Department as a peer educator. After graduation he plans on pursuing a Masters in Social Work. Daniel enjoys reading, hiking and listening to music.

Meech is a Senior heading into his semester of student teaching this fall. He is majoring in English Secondary Education and Philosophy. Demetri is the mentor president of Future Educators of NMU (FENMU) and Co-President of NMU Puckheads and Sigma Tau Delta. After he graduates, Meech plans to teach English at the high school level!

Mary is a senior from Stillwater, Minnesota, majoring in Accounting. She’s part of Ripple Effect, Special Events Committee, and Platform Personalities. During the semester she works in the President’s Office on campus. Post-graduation, she will be attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks for her MBA. Mary enjoys hiking, looking for beach gla...