Orientation Leaders
Get to know our Summer 2022 Orientation Leaders, their campus involvement activities, and their advice for incoming students.
Ariana Ortiz
4th Year/Business Marketing
She/Her/Hers
"Never be afraid to ask questions. No question is a dumb question and chances are someone else might have the same question as you."
Daniel Cordero
Class of 2023/TV, Film, Media Studies
He/Him/His
"Be you, be true! Live happy, live healthy!"
Program Assistant in Housing & Residence Life | Orientation Leader Academy |Anime Club | Film Productions Club
Hannah Carrazco
2nd Year/ Theatre, minor in Psychology
She/Her/Hers
"Getting involved with your campus helps students make friends, develop career readiness skills and improve their grades! It is a great way to grow and prepare for the next exciting chapter of life."
Hannah Won
Class of 2023 / Sociology
She/Her/Hers
"Keep striving forward despite the obstacles that may come up."
Anime Club member
Kat
She/Her/Hers
"Take advantage of any opportunities you find in college!"
RoboSub | SWE | RA | OLA | IEEE Environment Policy Committee
Kerry Ciego
3rd year/Transfer in Rehabilitation Services
"Stay positive no matter what obstacles come in the way of your journey."
Leo
Senior / Business Management
Any Pronouns
"Take risks, don't live each day with regret. At the end of the day, life goes on."
Orientation Leader | Lead Social Media Specialist | RA | HBS & Marketing Club
Nia Williams
TVF Major graduating this Fall
She/Her/Hers
"What you put into Cal State LA, is what you are going to get out of it! Get Involved!"
NSFE: OL | Social Media Specialist | RISE mentor | Campus Tour Guide
Omar Gomez
5th Year / Natural Science
Any Pronouns
"Don't be afraid to converse; friends are everywhere!"
5-year Orientation Leader
Patricia Romero (Paty)
Animation Major
She/Her
"Study something you love and are passionate about; remember this is your future so make sure to enjoy it."
Raquel Hernandez
3rd Year / History
She/Her
"Don't be afraid to ask for help; that's the only way you'll learn."
Somya
Sonrisa
Class of 2025 / Business Administration – Management
She/Her/Hers
"Do 1–2 clubs. Anything that piques your interest is worth pursuing, even if you are shy. Loud people who are involved on campus aren't always the most successful."
Hispanic Business Society (HBS) | Orientation Leader | Marketing Club
Summer Szeto
3rd Year / Nursing
She/Her/Hers
"Get involved and make connections! It makes college a fun experience, and you'll find good advice and guidance along the way from the people you meet."
Co-President of BSN Cohort 2024 and Vice President of Kalahi Filipino-American Student Organization
Sylvia Natty
First-Year / Business Marketing
She/Her
"There is and always will be a community for you on campus! Join as many clubs, attend as many events, and apply to as many jobs as you can to create opportunities to find where you are called to be."
Tobi Taylor
Freshman/Art & Japanese
They/She
"Don't be afraid to reach out and step out of your comfort zone."
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