Orientation Executive Board members assist with the planning and implementation of all undergraduate orientation events at CWRU. This includes the selection, training and supervision of orientation leaders. The board member and their team of leaders work together to welcome and reach out to new students and their families and oversee the facilitation of all orientation activities.
Toluwalase Akintola
Hometown: Hugo, Minnesota
Major: Chemical Biology
Minors: Bioethics and Medical Humanities
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Campus Involvement: Underrepresented Minority Women in STEM: Community Outreach Chair, Spartan Ambassador, Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Schmaier Lab, Supplementary Instructor for Development and Physiology, Volunteer at Saturday Tutoring Program, CWRU Scholar of the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning
Hobbies/Interests: Reading (and reviewing), Cooking/Baking
Favorite part of being an Orientation Leader: The tunnel at Tradition.
Advice for New Students: “College is not a journey that is meant to be completed alone. There are resources and a community in play to support you. Do not let your pride or fear interfere with your future successes."
Julia Cho
Hometown: Irvine, California
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Minors: Chemistry, Pre-Med
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Campus Involvement: Women's Varsity Swim Team, Medical Technology Group, Research
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking/Baking, Trying New Foods, Playing Video Games
Favorite part of being an Orientation Leader: Meeting so many amazing and supportive people!
Advice for New Students: “Make sure to focus on your goals, but don't forget to have some fun!”
Shruti Kelkar
Hometown: Brookfield, Connecticut
Major: Biochemistry B.S.
Minors: Nutrition and Chemistry
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Campus Involvement: Undergraduate Student Government, CWRU UAID (United Against Inequities in Disease), Case Kismat, Alpha Chi Omega (AXΩ)
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Running, Dance, Hiking, Spending Quality Time with Friends, Frolicking through a Meadow
Favorite part of being an Orientation Leader: Meeting other Orientation Leaders!
Advice for New Students: “Trust yourself! You will always surprise yourself with new resilience and intellect!”
Cristiana Miele
Hometown: Forney, Texas
Majors: Psychology and Spanish
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Campus Involvement: Case Concert Choir, Aerial Arts Club, Spartan Ambassador
Hobbies/Interests: Music, Guitar, Crocheting, Watching Movies (specifically with Adam Driver), Baking
Favorite part of being an Orientation Leader: Tradition night and cheering on our newest Spartans as we welcome them to campus.
Advice for New Students: “Continue to do the things you enjoyed back in high school. The familiar can help you deal with the stress that may accompany all the new things you experience.”
Avisha Pandey
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
Majors: Biology
Minors: Communications for Healthcare Professionals; Chemistry; Bioethics
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Campus Involvement: Case Kismat, Camp Kesem, Social Media Ambassador
Hobbies/Interests: Dance, Art, Reading, Traveling (Bucket List to make it to every country), Activities that give an adrenaline rush (cliff jumping, sky diving, etc.)
Favorite part of being an Orientation Leader: Being able to meet students I might not have ever crossed paths with and creating a lifetime of memories with the amazing staff!
Advice for New Students: "Take advantage of every resource you can! CWRU is here to make your college experience smooth and fun."
