Professional Staff

Alexis coordinates transfer and exchange student orientation and transitions programs. She co-supervises the Student Transitions & Engagement Student Executive Board and WashU Student Associates (WUSAs). She also contributes to first-year orientation and transition programming. Proudly from Saint Louis, Alexis holds a B.S. in Public Relations & Tourism and a M.A. in International Relations with an […]

Joe coordinates first-year programming and gap year programming. He co-supervises the Student Transitions & Engagement Student Executive Board and WashU Student Associates (WUSAs). He also contributes to first-year orientation and transition programming. Originally from southeast Missouri, Joe holds a B.S. in mass media and a M.A. in communication from Missouri State University.

Lauren serves as the instructional specialist for Bearprints for Success, a first-year course supports incoming students as they transition into the WashU community. Lauren attended undergrad at Smith College and the University of St. Andrews and received a PhD in English and American literature from WashU.

Rachel serves as the assistant director of Student Transitions. She provides leadership and strategy development for transitions programs for first-year, sophomore, transfer, exchange and gap-year students, which includes identifying and implements interventions for students who may need additional support . Rachel oversees the curriculum development for high-impact initiatives, programs, and events for families of undergraduate […]

Maggie provides administrative support for Student Transitions & Engagement. You will find her answering the questions of new students and their families via phone and email. Maggie also coordinates many of the logistics for Student Transitions & Engagement events. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Maggie holds a B.A. in psychology from University of […]