Orientation Team
Gwynedd Mercy University's Orientation Team are your go-to resources during Orientation Weekend. They will officially welcome you to Griffin Nation and show you what it's really like to be a GMercyU student!
Meet the Orientation Planning Team
Peter Fabiani, 2020
Group #15
Major: Finance
Hometown: West Chester, PA
High School: West Chester East High School
GMercyU Activities: Investment Club, Orientation
Fun Fact: My hobbies include exercise and dental hygiene.
Fun Fact: I have a pet snake named William Snakespeare.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I was a 2017 Mr. Griffin participant.
Alessandra McVaugh, 2020
Group #7
Major: Finance
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
High School: New Foundations Charter High School
GMercyU Activities: Orientation Planning Team, Student Activities Committee, Intramurals
Fun Fact: I am left-handed.
Fun Fact: I love to go shopping, so if you ever want to go I’m always down!
GMercyU Fun Fact: Working for Intramurals is the best thing that could have happened to me because of my coworkers and my boss.
Tommy Moore, 2021
Group #4
Major: Social Work with a minor in Psychology
Hometown: Ridley, PA
High School: Ridley High School
GMercyU Activities: Orientation Planning Team, Griffin Ambassador, PSSA club, Men’s Tennis
Fun Fact: I used to have hair longer than my mom.
Fun Fact: I can do a toe touch better than you.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I am Mr. Griffin 2019.
Lance Zartarian, 2020
Group #12
Major: History with a certification in Secondary Education w/Special Education
Hometown: Singapore
High School: Central Bucks High School East
GMercyU Activities: Orientation Planning Team, Best Buddies
Fun Fact: I am adopted.
Fun Fact: I am a first-degree black belt.
GMercyU Fun Fact: My favorite place to hang out is University Hall.
Meet the Orientation Leaders
Chelsea Briggs, 2021
Group #9
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Bensalem, PA
High School: Bensalem High School
GMercyU Activities: Softball and SNAP
Fun Fact: I am a huge music fan. I’ve been to 41 concerts and have traveled to 7 different states to see concerts.
Fun Fact: I have met great friends and made great memories at GMercyU.
GMercyU Fun Fact: Dunkin Donuts is the key to get through Nursing School.
Michaela Coppinger, 2021
Group #9
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA (Roxborough)
High School: Merion Mercy Academy
GMercyU Activities: Women's Lacrosse Manager
Fun Fact: I love dogs.
Fun Fact: I went to Italy with my high school.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I enjoy going to the gym at GMercyU every day.
Kristen Dougher, 2022
Group #5
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Stroudsburg, PA (The Poconos)
High School: Stroudsburg High School
GMercyU Activities: Cross Country (partly) & Lacrosse
Fun Fact: I have seven full siblings.
Fun Fact: I love nature and doing things outside.
GMercyU Fun Fact: When the cherry trees blossom, campus is my favorite place.
Natalie Fennema, 2021
Group #10
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Cinnaminson, NJ
High School: Cinnaminson High School
Fun Fact: I’ve had five knee surgeries.
Fun Fact: My favorite food is sushi.
GMercyU Fun Fact: My favorite coffee place is in University Hall.
Taylor Green, 2022
Group #11
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
High School: Archbishop Wood High School
Fun Fact: I love left-handed people.
Fun Fact: I broke my ankle 19 times.
GMercyU Fun Fact: The tater tots are the best!!!!
Logan Grego, 2022
Group #1
Major: Occupational Therapy
Hometown: Marlton, NJ/Levittown, PA
High School: Cherokee High School/ Neshaminy High School
GMercyU Activities: Orientation Leader, SAS Leader, Voices of Gwynedd
Fun Fact: I lived in NJ for 17 years & 2 years in PA.
Fun Fact: I was born on my Dad’s birthday and at the same hospital too!!
GMercyU Fun Fact: I do my homework and study at the corner table in Loyola Hall.
Andrew Harbaugh, 2021
Group #16
Major: English and Secondary Education
Hometown: Willow Grove, PA
High School: Upper Moreland High School (GO BEARS!)
GMercyU Activities: Best Buddies Charter President, Student Government Vice President (SGA)
Fun Fact: I am passionate about language and love grammar.
Fun Fact: I am often found talking loudly in a quiet room or watching my favorite show, Gilmore Girls!
GMercyU Fun Fact: While in SGA, I helped with the collection of over 300 ink & toner cartridges. Go programs with a cause!!! We love the Earth!!!
Nick Heiler, 2021
Group #8
Major: Education
Hometown: Lansdale, PA
High School: Lansdale Catholic High School
GMercyU Activities: Men's Lacrosse
Fun Fact: I have two brothers.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I have played in two championships in my two years here at GMercyU.
Kalei Helmetag, 2022
Group #3
Major: Radiation Therapy
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
High School: Cherry Hill High School East
GMercyU Activities: Griffin Ambassador
Fun Fact: I'm a dog lover.
Fun Fact: I'm a caffeine addict.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I only use my flex dollars for iced tea.
Andrea Jurado Hernandez, 2021/2022
Group #14
Major: Accounting with 4+1 MBA
Hometown: Coatesville, PA
High School: Coatesville Senior Area High School
GMercyU Activities: Tennis Team, Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association
Fun Fact: I'm fluent in Spanish.
Fun Fact: I was born in Arizona.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I love the running trails.
Carly Jensen, 2022
Group #6
Major: Sport Management
Hometown: Broomall, PA
High School: Marple Newtown High School
GMercyU Activities: Residence Hall Association (V.P.), Softball, Griffin Student Leadership Institute, Take Back the Night, Student Athletic Activities Committee
Fun Fact: I have four dogs.
Fun Fact: I have two tattoos (and counting)!
GMercyU Fun Fact: My grandmother graduated from GMercyU in 1983.
Demonee Johnson, 2022
Group #2
Major: Nursing
Hometown: North Philadelphia, PA
High School: Mercy Career & Technical High School
GMercyU Activities: Campus Ministry
Fun Fact: My favorite sport is cheerleading.
Fun Fact: I love to eat.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I lived on second floor of Loyola Hall my freshman year!
Jill Kane, 2021
Group #11
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Springfield, PA
High School: Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
GMercyU Activities: Women’s’ Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee member
Fun Fact: My family calls me Beans.
Fun Fact: I’ve traveled out of the country.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I get a chicken cheesesteak and cheese fries every day at St. B’s.
Ashley McVaugh, 2021
Group #14
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
High School: New Foundations Charter High School
GMercyU Activities: Intramurals, Student Activities Committee
Fun Fact: I am a twin.
Fun Fact: I broke my ankle three times.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I made all my best friends at GMercyU.
Molly Mohan, 2022
Group #8
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Willow Grove, PA
High School: Archbishop Wood High School
GMercyU Activities: Residence Hall Association, Student Accessibility Services, Campus Ministry, 0 Waste and Sustainability Club, Voices of Gwynedd, Take Back the Night
Fun Fact: My favorite food is mashed potatoes.
Fun Fact: I sang for Pope Francis when he came to Philadelphia.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I'm President of the Residence Hall Association.
Kelsie Munion, 2022
Group #9
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
High School: New Foundations Charter High School
GMercyU Activities: Catherine’s Cupboard
Fun Fact: I love the beach and worked at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood.
Fun Fact: I have four siblings, two cats and one dog.
GMercyU Fun Fact: St. B’s has the best food - shout out to Kyle!
Katie Noss, 2021
Group #13
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Shickshinny, PA
High School: Northwest Area High School
GMercyU Activities: Residence Hall Association general board member
Fun Fact: I have two black cats.
Fun Fact: I have traveled to Italy and Greece.
GMercyU Fun Fact: St. B’s is the best place to get breakfast.
Angela Poleck, 2022
Group #1
Major: Radiologic Technology
Hometown: Chichester, PA
High School: Chichester High School
GMercyU Activities: I sing in Voices of Gwynedd & Voice Box Acapella and currently hold the choir officer position.
Fun Fact: I’m a vegetarian.
Fun Fact: I’m a percussionist and play the ukulele.
GMercyU Fun Fact: I try to nap in the hammocks put out around campus in the spring!
Sam Rowland, 2022
Group #10
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Huntingdon Valley, PA
High School: Lower Moreland High School
GMercyU Activities: Dance Team
Fun Fact: I love singing and I’ve played the viola since third grade.
Fun Fact: I have a pitbull/Dalmatian and love her!!!
GMercyU Fun Fact: Buffalo chicken wraps from the Dining Hall and mozzarella sticks from St. B’s are the best.
Kohler Setley, 2021
Group #3
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Collegeville, PA
High School: La Salle College High School
GMercyU Activities: Men's Lacrosse, Intramural Referee
Fun Fact: I have been on three pilgrimages.
Fun Fact: I can juggle.
GMercyU Fun Fact: Loyola Hall is haunted despite what Michelle Murray says!
Hunter Wenger, 2021
Group #5
Major: Business Management
Hometown: Hatboro, PA
High School: Hatboro-Horsham High School
GMercyU Activities: Previous OL, GSLI (I, II) Griffin Ambassador, Men's Lacrosse Manager, Traditions Committee
Fun Fact: I'm a manager at McDonald's, I've been working there since I was 16.
Fun Fact: I am a two-time Taco Tuesday champion.
GMercyU Fun Fact: Students are more than a number at Gwynedd. Teachers, coaches, and faculty are all good guides to better yourself and help you succeed.
Jenna Yerger, 2021
Group #2
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Pottsgrove, PA
High School: Pottsgrove High School
GMercyU Activities: Intramurals and Athletics work study
Fun Fact: I’m a Sixers fan.
Fun Fact: I hit myself in the head with a shovel when I was younger.
GMercyU Fun Fact: Make yourself a peanut butter and banana sandwich in the dining hall - trust me!
Cross Zavada, 2021
Group #6
Major: Management
Hometown: Washington Township, NJ
High School: Washington Township High School
GMercyU Activities: Men's Lacrosse, Investment Club, Griffin Ambassador
Fun Fact: I am extremely outgoing!
Fun Fact: I am family-oriented.
GMercyU Fun Fact: You are close to everyone because it's a smaller school.
Anneliese Zazyczny, 2022
Group #13
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Buckingham, PA
High School: Central Bucks East High School
GMercyU Activities: Voices of Gwynedd & Voice Box (officer), SNAP, Campus Ministry
Fun Fact: I am gluten intolerant.
Fun Fact: I love country music!
GMercyU Fun Fact: I play the piano and write music in the Griffinaerie.
Camryn Zeller, 2022
Group #13
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
High School: Abington Senior High
GMercyU Activities: Griffin Ambassador
Fun Fact: I traveled to Mexico over the summer.
Fun Fact: I love coffee.
GMercyU Fun Fact: Get the mozzarella sticks from St. B’s!!
In addition to the Griffins below, we would like to give a special thank you to the staff members of the Gwynedd Mercy University Orientation Planning Team. The following staff members were instrumental in the planning and implementation of orientation programming:
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Betsy Plummer, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry for Community Service |
Meredith Hoch-Oescher, Dean of Student Success |
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Michele Diehl, Director Undergraduate Admissions |
Kimberly Logan, Academic Advisor and Academic Coach/FYE Coordinator |
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Michelle Murray, Associate Director for Residence Life |
Alicia Scott, Student Activities Coordinator |
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Danielle Davis, Assistant Director for New Student Orientation and Activities |
Ali Jabara Johnson, Associate Director for Leadership Programs |
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Rouseline Emmanuel-Frenel, Ed.D., Director Student Activities & Leadership Programs |
Joshua Stern, Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students |
