Professional Staff

Our team works year-round to provide support in the transition and onboarding of new students and their families. We oversee Orientation Leaders, Welcome Week Leaders, and Welcome Week Volunteers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at orientation@rochester.edu or reach out to one of us at the email addresses below. We can't wait to welcome you and your family to the University of Rochester community!

Orientation and new student programs team

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Crystal Cusimano Figueroa

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Assistant Dean, Orientation and New Student Programs
Office Location: 204 Morey Hall
Email: crystal.cusimano@rochester.edu

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Derek Pooley

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Director, Orientation and New Student Programs
Office Location: 202 Morey Hall
Email: derek.pooley@rochester.edu

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Mariffer Acosta

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Assistant Director, Summer and Continuing Studies; Professional Staff Contact for UR FOOT
Office Location: 203 Morey Hall
Email: mariffer.acosta@rochester.edu

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Amy Gallo

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Senior Communications & Marketing Manager, Orientation, Summer, and Continuing Studies
Office Location: 201 Morey Hall
Email: amy.gallo@rochester.edu