Meet the Tartan Team

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The Tartan team is a selected group of student leaders who have a passion for helping new students transition successfully to Campbell University. Our Tartan team comes together to make sure every new student feels welcomed and can connect them with any resources they may need. We are committed to making sure you feel like this place is exactly where you belong!

Katy Jones, Tartan Director

Dr. Katy Jones

Director of New Student Programs
Moultrie, GA
Favorite Spot on Campus: My Office
Advice for New Students: Be yourself. You are growing, so give yourself some grace. You have an entire group of people cheering you on!
#OutofState

Emily Miller

Student Engagement and Learning Intern
Hatboro, PA
Favorite Spot on Campus: Butler Chapel
Advice for New Students: Push yourself out of your comfort zone and try new clubs and activities.
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Sarai Rodriguez

Tartan Team Leader
Major: Nursing
Denver, CO
Favorite Place on Campus: Leslie Campbell, 2nd floor
Advice for New Students:Don’t be afraid to ask for help and get involved. Being involved is the best thing you can do for yourself.
#HablaEspañol #First-Generation, #Commuter
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Kathryn Williams

Tartan Team Leader
Major: Criminal Justice Pre-Law
Clayton, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Student Union Study Rooms
Advice for New Students: Take the time to enjoy this place with everything it offers and be true to yourself.
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Ana Montero-Reyes

Tartan Team Leader
Major: Marketing
Benson, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: The tables under the tree outside of the Student Union
Advice for new students: Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advocate for yourself
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Dysani Gaskins

Tartan Team Leader
Major: Kinesiology Pre-PA
Clayton, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Wiggins Memorial Library
Advice for New Students: Make sure to get involved with the events around campus.

Carolina Ramirez-Contreras

Tartan Team Leader
Major: Biomedical Humanities Pre-Med
Erwin, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Wiggins Memorial Library
Advice for New Students: Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone to make friends and build connections. This is a new stage of life, and while it can be challenging to adjust, maintaining an open and positive mindset will help you find your place at Campbell University.
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Trinity Whitaker

Tartan Leader
Biomedical Humanities, Pre- Med
Raleigh, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: The Library and Luby Wood Hall
Advice for New Students: Prioritize your needs before your wants in everything you do..

Kaylee Edwards

Tartan Leader
Major: Kinesiology, Pre- Physical Therapy
Ahoskie, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: The Academic Circle.
Advice for New Students: You may be away from your parents for the first time, which can be scary. But you are gonna make so many friends and become so independent and confident in yourself!

Milly Gutierrez

Tartan Leader
Major: General Science, Pre-Nursing
Clinton, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: The Student Union
Advice for New Students: One piece of advice I would give to a new student at Campbell is not to be afraid to ask for help; someone will always be there to help you and guide you in the right direction.

E. Malachi Hice

Tartan Leader
Major: Social Science, History
Hudson, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: The pathway behind D. Rich going toward Main Street.
Advice for New Students: Take advantage of the resources, connections, and opportunities Campbell has to offer. It is hard to find the support we have to offer anywhere else.
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Joshua Baez

Tartan Leader
Major: Biology
Fayetteville, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Student Union
Advice for New Students: Give things a chance.
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Elaina Worden

Tartan Leader
Major: Enviromental Science
Knightdale, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: McLamb Environmental Science Building
Advice for New Students: Find time between friends and your personal life for your education.

Jackson O'Keady

Tartan Leader
Major: Pre-Law
Southern Pines, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: The Student Union
Advice for New Students: Take life one day at a time. Only worry about what you can control, and prepare yourself as best you can for what life has in store for you. The good and the bad.

Aliah Bell

Tartan Leader
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Fayetteville, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Starbucks
Advice for New Students: Campbell has a lot to offer; make sure you know it. For example, you can borrow a TI-84 calculator from the library. (Tip for STEM majors).
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Champ Hayes

Tartan Leader
Major: Christian Studies
Rocky Mount, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Student Union
Advice for New Students: Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there (i.e. make friends and meet new people).

Elizabeth Van Rooyen

Tartan Leader
Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Greensboro, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Fine Arts Building.
Favorite Place on Campus: Do not lose yourself in your studies, make time for yourself, and do what you enjoy. Best way to beat the burnout.

McKenzi Strickland

Tartan Leader
Major: Kinesiology, Pre- Physical Therapy
Mount Olive, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: My room.
Advice for New Students: Sometimes you have to put yourself first!

Izayah Lamont

Tartan Leader
Major: Criminal Justice, Pre-Law
Raleigh, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Student Union & Library.
Advice for New Students: Be yourself, and never do anything that makes you feel like it isn’t you or that you're uncomfortable.
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Rebecca Winslow

Tartan Leader
Major: Biochemistry
Wendell, NC
Favorite Place on Campus:The benches outside the student union
Advice for New Students: Finding a group of friends that you can rely on is super important, and makes college a lot more fun.
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Jennifer Lopez

Tartan Leader
Major: Biology Pre-Med
Clayton, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Wiggins Memorial Library
Advice for New Students: Never lose hope and never give up. You set your own path forward.
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Paula McNeil

Tartan Leader
Major: Communication
Rockingham, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Student Union
Advice for New Students: I would tell them to take their time and focus on their studies. It’s okay if you mess up a little bit but get right back on track, it won’t always be easy but don’t be afraid to take your time and figure out what’s for you.
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Savonnah Bryant

Tartan Leader
Major: Engineering
Charlotte, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Saylor Park
Favorite Place on Campus: Become comfortable with being uncomfortable

Jaylen Henderson

Tartan Leader
Major: Trust and Wealth Management
Columbus, GA
Favorite Place on Campus: The fountain by the business building.
Advice for New Students: Always trust what you know, not what someone else told you.
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Tanijah Dupree

Tartan Leader
Major: Biology Pre-Med
Dunn, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Student Union
Advice for New Students: Be present, and just try not to worry because it’ll be okay.

Britney Lima

Tartan Leader
Major: Trust and Wealth Management
Clayton, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: The Library.
Advice for New Students: If I could give a new student at Campbell one piece of advice, it would definitely be to be open to new experiences and to not be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. They will meet awesome new people and explore new places.
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Mashlya Daniels

Tartan Leader
Major: Criminal Justice Pre-Law
Greenville, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: : Student Union Gym
Advice for New Students: The advice I would give a new student is to manage their time. I do not recommend procrastinating at the last minute on assignments and having to cram in everything. There’s a time for fun and there’s a time to get things done. Always manage your time well.
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Armando Avelino-Ortiz

Tartan Leader
Major: Social Science in History
Faison, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Barker Lane Stadium
Advice for New Students: Be open to try new things!

Lelia Gaither

Tartan Leader
Major: Kinesiology, Pre-Physical Therapy
Winston Salem, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Basement in Library.
Advice for New Students: You are not alone.
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Sequoia Davis

Tartan Leader
Major: Biomedical Humanities Pre-Med
Hamlet, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: My residential hall/ Chick-Fil-A.
Advice for New Students: Go to all of the events hosted on campus!

Selena Patterson

Tartan Leader
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Raeford, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Carrie Rich Hall.
Advice for New Students: Do not procrastinate and keep track of assignments and events with a planner or calendar.

Lauren McMillan

Tartan Leader
Major: Biology
Ignold, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: The water fountain in front of Lundy
Advice for New Students: Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and make new friends!

Heather Eveleigh

Tartan Leader
Major: Political Science
Clayton, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Wiggins Memorial Library.
Advice for New Students: Get involved. It can be anything through clubs, SGA, study groups, or organizations on Campus. It helps make new friends, get a friend group, and expand your network.

Kimberly Whitaker

Tartan Leader
Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Pilot Mountain, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Prayer Garden
Advice for New Students: It's all going to be okay, and you will figure it out!

Ben Long

Tartan Leader
Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Lake Waccamaw, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Butler Chapel
Advice for New Student: Make connections with your professors and check your syllabi often.

Caroline Austin

Tartan Leader
Major: Marketing and Management
Bear Creek, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Saylor Park.
Advice for New Students: To make friends, and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Angel Coronado Abreu

Tartan Leader
Major: International Business
Braidwood, New York
Favorite Place on Campus: The Student Union
Advice for New Students: One piece of advice I would give the new students at Campbell is to get involved.

Allie Hawley

Tartan Leader
Major: Christian Studies
Bailey, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: Wiggins Memorial Library.
Advice for New Students: Make the most of your time here as a student and get involved on campus whether it be through clubs or any other on campus opportunities.