Professional Staff

Our team works year-round to provide support in the transition and onboarding of new students and their families. We oversee Orientation Leaders, Welcome Week Leaders, and Welcome Week Volunteers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at orientation@rochester.edu. We can't wait to welcome you and your family to the University of Rochester community!

Orientation and new student programs team

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Crystal Cusimano Figueroa

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Assistant Dean of Students

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Derek Pooley

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Director, Orientation and New Student Programs

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Amy Gallo

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Senior Communications & Marketing Manager, Orientation and New Student Programs