During Orientation, your Orientation Leader (OL) will be your go-to person for any questions and concerns. They will guide you through your transition into UCSD and assist you to make the most out of Orientation and your time at UCSD!
Meet your 2025 Orientation team beforehand here!
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
"Hi everyone! My name is Kimmi and I'm a fourth year Sociology major with a double minor in Psychology and Educational Studies. I enjoy journaling and making jewelry in my free time. I play on our Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team, Berserk Coalition. I'm also involved in Nikkei Student Union (NSU), a Japanese-American student organization aimed to foster community through a shared cultural identity. When I'm not on campus, you can find me at a local coffee shop, if you need any recommendations I'd be more than happy to give some! I look forward to helping you navigate your transition to UCSD!"
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
"Hi everyone! My name is Srusti Acharya and I am a third year Molecular and Cell Biology major and Global Health minor. My pronouns are she/her. I am originally from India but I grew up in San Ramon, California (near San Francisco). I have biology/biomedical research experience and am part of a couple free-clinic groups on campus. I'm interested in going to medical school and hopefully becoming an Obstetrician-Gynecologist. Outside of school, I enjoy watching Bollywood movies, trying to cook, and exploring San Diego with my friends. I am looking forward to meeting you all!"
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
"Hi everyone! I’m Daniella, and I’m a fourth year Biology- EBE major with a double minor in Global Health and Japanese studies! I’m originally from Los Angeles, and in my free time I work in a lab on campus. I also participate in the English in Action program, where I have the opportunity to speak with international students to help them improve their English, and studied abroad in Japan. Outside of school, I’m either at the beach, watching tv, reading, or crocheting! Looking forward to meeting all of you and welcoming you to campus!"
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
"Hey everyone! My name is Alex and I am a fourth year History major with a minor in religious studies. On campus I help run the Jugger club — a capture the flag-esque sport — as the publicity officer, and am a member of both the TTRPG Club and Triton Gaming. Off campus, you can usually find me teaching myself to draw, fence, or simply reading sci-fi and fantasy novels. I can't wait to welcome all of you to campus during orientation."
Pronouns: She/Her
"Hey everybody! I'm Anjali, a third year student studying Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience as well as Business Economics. This is my first year as a Senior Orientation Leader, and my second year as part of the ERC Orientation team. I can usually be found spending time with my friends, baking, making art, finding new places to eat, and captaining the Jugger team (aka the greatest sport of all time)."
Pronouns: She/Her
"Hello everyone! My name is Ellen, I’m a second year double majoring in Sociology and Political Science and minoring in Middle East Studies. This is my second year doing orientation and my first time on the senior team. I am so excited to become more involved in the orientation program and meet all of you! In my free time, I love exploring coffee shops with friends, going to the beach, and reading. I can’t wait to meet everyone and have a fabulous orientation program this year!"
Pronouns: They/Them
Hey everyone! I’m Alex and I’m a fourth year molecular and cell biology major. I’ve been part of the Orientation team for four years now, but this is my first year as a Senior OL. Outside of Orientation, I love reading and listening to audiobooks, and on campus, I work in a lab for my master’s. I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone and getting the 2025 Orientation program started!
