Greetings from Your O-Team!
Each new student has an upper-class student mentor called an O-Team Leader to work with you as well during your first few weeks on campus. This student focuses on your out-of-class experience and connecting you to others and resources across campus. Throughout the summer and during Orientation, O-Team Leaders will be happy to answer your questions.
Hello! My name is Abigail Bishop (they/them), and I am from Davy, WV. I am a senior biology major on the pre-veterinary track; I am also pursuing a chemistry and psychology minor. I am so excited to be an O-Team Leader this year! I am involved in the Hollins Activity Board, Mae Jemison STEM specialty house, the chemistry journal club, and the pre-medical/veterinary society on campus. I enjoy spending time with my cat Milo, who lives with me on campus, knitting, napping, listening to true-crime podcasts, and hanging out with my friends during my free time.
If you have any questions regarding Hollins or want to chat, feel free to reach out to me via email at bishopal@hollins.edu. I will do my best to help you feel at home at Hollins. I cannot wait to meet you all; feel free to come and say hi to me and Milo!
Hello! My name is Hailee Brandt, and I am from Coachella Valley, CA. I am a class of 2025 history major pursuing a Certificate of G.L.A.M. (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museum) Studies. I hope you come to love our cozy campus community as much as I do. You can probably find me studying on the second floor of the library or running around campus between student government events and meetings. Senate is always especially fun! I also love listening to all the birds on campus and admiring the beautiful flowers in spring.
Hi class of 2028! My name is Georgia Brenneke (she/her), and I am from Charles Town, WV, (about an hour outside of Washington, DC). I am a rising sophomore here at Hollins, and I am a communication studies major. On campus, I am involved in the Hollins Activity Board, the Batten Leadership Institute, and I am a campus tour guide/ambassador. Off campus, you can usually find me at Taco Bell, line dancing with friends, exploring downtown Roanoke, or going on hikes. Other than that, I enjoy reading, crafting, exploring, watching hockey or baseball, and listening to music. I cannot wait to share this wonderful place I call home with you, and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you have about life at Hollins at brennekegr@hollins.edu. I hope to see you soon!!
Hi everyone! My name is Eeman Chaudhary and I am very excited to be your O-Team Leader this year. I’m a sophomore and a mathematics major with a minor in data science. I am from Lahore, Pakistan. This year, I will be one of the QR Tutors; feel free to drop by anytime! Outside of classes and work, I like staying in bed till noon either binge-watching TV shows or blasting Taylor Swift songs. I’m also a huge matcha person; anything with matcha and I’m down. If you have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to reach out to me at chaudharyeq@hollins.edu. I look forward to meeting you all!!!
Hello! I’m Nova Correro and I’m so jazzed to be an O-Team Leader this year! I am a senior environmental science major, originally from Front Royal, VA. Hollins has been a beautiful place to live, and I can’t wait for you to experience that too! Most days you can find me lurking around Dana on the second floor or hanging around outside. I’m also a big horror fan (my favorites are The Descent and The VVitch) and always up for recommendations. I can’t wait to meet you! If you have any movie recommendations or just want to chat, you can email me at correronp@hollins.edu!
Hello, class of 2028! My name is Ann Cullinane (she/her), and I’m a theatre major. I’m also doing the G.L.A.M. (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) program. I’m involved in a lot of theatre—from Goodnight Moon run crew to acting in senior thesis productions like Our Family in the Stars. I also enjoy reading, playing DND, and writing poetry. I’m excited to share the Hollins community with you all!!
Hello! I’m Danielle Gutierrez, a junior who is currently studying psychology and Spanish. I am excited to be helping you with the beginning of your Hollins journey and hope I can make it as smooth and fun as possible. I hope I can support you whether it’s through academic advice, emotional support, or just conversation about your day! I’m a student who volunteers around the university and also spends a lot of time studying but I am available for anyone, and anything so always feel free to reach out. You can contact me by email at gutierrezd@hollins.edu. See you soon!
Hello everyone! My name is Jillianne Junio and I am excited to be your O-Team Leader! I am a rising senior from Upstate New York majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry and public health. I am involved with many organizations on campus including being Student Government Association president, a member of BIPOC subcommittee, and a dance instructor for the K-Pop+ Club. I enjoy watching K-Dramas, shopping, drinking boba, or eating frozen yogurt. I am also a huge fan of Hello Kitty! If you want to chat or have any questions, feel free to email me at junioj@hollins.edu. I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Hey y’all! I’m Lee Merritt (they/she), and I’m over the moon to be an O-Team Leader this year!
I’m a rising senior (!!!) and an international studies major. I’m from Luttrell, TN, but Hollins has been my perfect home away from home. Outside of classes, you can find me running around organizing events for the Hollins Activity Board and Student Government, giving senate updates, making coffee at Greenberry’s, and hanging out on the MBS porch! Not to mention late night Cook Out runs, lessons in Presser, and Monday night bingo always keep me on my toes! I can’t wait to meet y’all and help make Hollins your home! If you have any questions or just want to talk, please feel free to reach out to me at merrittar@hollins.edu or @raye.x.of.x.sun on Instagram See y’all soon!
Hi, class of 2028! My name is Cate Naro and I am so excited to be your O-Team Leader! I am a rising sophomore from Sioux Falls, SD, majoring in public health with a minor in social justice. On campus, you can typically find me involved in volunteer work as a member of Sandusky Service House, treasurer of the Public Health Outreach Club, or the chair of the Hollins University Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CASA). In my free time, I love playing cozy games on my Switch, shopping for funky earrings, and taking campus walks in the sunshine. I can’t wait to meet you all! Feel free to reach out to my email, narocs@hollins.edu, or follow my Instagram, @naro_minded.!
Hello class of 2028! My name is Kenidee Rabenstein (she/he), and I’m from Lynchburg, VA, although I’ve lived all over the east coast. This will be my second year as an O-Team Leader, and I’m so excited to meet everyone! I’m a rising junior (class of 2026!) majoring in psychology and minoring in creative writing. On campus, I’m the president of the anime club WA^2 (We Who Appreciate Anime), the senator for the poetry club R.I.P. (Roarin’ Ink and Poetry), and a tutor in the writing center, as well as a regular member of the gaming club Level Up! and hopefully even more this year. I also work in the alumnae relations department as a work-study student, so if you have questions about work study, I’m your girl! When I’m not working or in class, you can usually find me in a study room in the library, the psychology student lounge, or in the RAT with my friends! If you have any questions or just want to chat, please feel free to email me at rabensteinkj@hollins.edu! I look forward to meeting everyone soon, and best of luck as you prep for Hollins! <3
Hello! My name is Kaela Rowlands, I am a senior studying gender and women’s studies as well as political science and am from Charlottesville, VA. I am beyond excited to help you all begin your time here at HU. I am sure that this new chapter brings plenty of excitement, questions, and concerns, and I am here to answer any questions or help you find someone who does have an answer. Outside of class, I love working as a copresident of our community service club SHARE as well as working in IT Support here on campus. I love to read, bake, weave, and so much more! If you have any questions (I don’t believe in dumb questions) or just want to chat you can always email me at rowlandska@hollins.edu! I am so excited to meet y’all.
Hello, incoming class of 2028! My name is Chloe Samuel and I am very excited to be your Orientation-Team Leader! I am a commuting senior, and I am a double major in public health and economics. During my free time, I love to be outside. I do everything from hiking, kayaking, gardening, and enjoy it all! You usually can find me sitting outside studying or on walks around campus. I also play the cello, volunteer at local food pantries, honorary member of Sandusky Service House, and am the president of the Public Health Outreach Club. I love the Hollins community and I am excited to share it with you! If you have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to email me at samuelcj@hollins.edu.
Hello class of 2028! My name is Matilda Sieger (she/her), and I’m very excited to be your O- Team Leader! I’m from the Bronx, NY. I’m an English major, pursuing grade six-12 teacher’s licensure, and a dance minor. This past semester, I studied abroad in Limerick, Ireland! But when I’m at Hollins, you’ll probably find me in the library, or in a rocking chair on the Main porch. When I’m free, I love to go to the movies, or take my cat Rosemary out on walks. I can’t wait to meet you all in the fall! If you have any questions, please reach out to my email, siegermi@hollins.edu, or my Insta, @swan.tilda.
Hello! My name is Izzy Workman, and I’m from Shady Spring, WV. I’m a rising junior double majoring in psychology and communication studies. I love to be involved around campus as I’m part of many things that include the soccer team, the track team, Hollins University Leaders Association (HULA), Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Hollins admission work study, and the Batten Leadership Institute (BLI). So, if you ever have any questions about how to be involved on campus, I’m your person! Outside of my involvement on campus, I love to listen to music! I listen to many genres, but personally I am an expert on One Direction! Overall, I am super excited to be an O-Team Leader this year and to be able to share my excitement and love for this campus with you! If you have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to email me at workmanim@hollins.edu.