Meet Your Orientation Leaders
Major: Forensic Psychology
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Jackson Heights
Fun Fact: I am a professional dancer.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I wanted to become an orientation leader because it allows me to be more involved within my John Jay community, as well as it will let me educate other people about this college.
What you love about John Jay: What I love about John Jay is its diverse community, and its opportunities and extra activities it has to offer.
Major: Criminal Justice BA
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Rockland NY
Fun Fact: I rowed boats in high school.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: To show how welcoming John Jay is and all the new students, both freshman and transfer, will be more excited than nervous for their educational journey at John Jay.
What you love about John Jay: I love how nice and welcoming the overall John Jay community is to everyone.
Major: Computer Science and Information Security
Year: Senior
Hometown: Flushing, Queens
Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is that I can sing and I like K-pop.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I want to be an Orientation leader because I want to be the like the leaders that supported me when I first transitioned into John Jay. They made me feel welcomed and relieved some of the anxiety I had as a transfer student.
What you love about John Jay: I love how supportive John Jay is and how John Jay is always ready to help when I need help with something down to career help and supportive professors.
Major: CUNY BA
Year: Junior
Hometown: New Hyde Park
Fun Fact: I lived in Hong Kong and Canada.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: To show how much variety John Jay has to offer
What you love about John Jay: The people.
Major: Forensic Psychology
Year: 2025
Hometown: Shirley
Fun Fact: I love hiking and I will take a train out to the cold springs ever so often.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I want to become an orientation leader to help new students feel supported and connected as they start college. As a first-generation student, I know how overwhelming the transition can be, and I believe a strong sense of belonging is key to thriving. I’d love to be that first support system for them, offering guidance and encouragement from the start.
What you love about John Jay: The sense of community that can be found if you start exploring the many opportunities!
Major: Criminal Justice
Year: 2027
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Fun Fact: I enjoy 90s cartoons with 2000s influences.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: To help others not be lost because college is a lot when you’re alone.
What you love about John Jay: The sun I can get from the jay walk.
Major: International Criminal Justice
Year: 2025
Hometown: I originally came from Seoul, South Korea. However, I live in Queens, New York.
Fun Fact: (1) I am wearing glasses without glasses on it. (2) I lived in the Philippines for more than 10 years, but I can't speak Filipino, but I can read and understand.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I wanted to serve John Jay as I have received and learned a lot from it. Also, I wish to be the one who welcomes new students as they enter this John Jay building. Since I know how wonderful this John Jay is and the different opportunities provided for the students, I wanted to share this information.
What you love about John Jay: I love the justice that lives in the minds of students and faculties. How we care about minorities, aware of current events, and This makes me proud to be part of the John Jay community. Also, I love the piano room on the 3rd floor of Haaren Hall available for the students who take piano classes and for those who want to play piano as a hobby.
Major: Public Policy Administration and Emergency Management
Year: Senior
Hometown: Brooklyn
Fun Fact: I am a veteran
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: To help New Students Succeed in College life.
What you love about John Jay: Diversity, and ability to network.
Major: Forensic Psychology
Year: Sophomore, 2nd
Hometown: Jamaica and Bronx
Fun Fact: I do photography as a hobby
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I wanted to be an orientation leader to excite students about coming to John Jay and mainly to engage with the incoming freshman in a compassionate way.
What you love about John Jay: I love John Jay's resources and its endless support systems.
Major: Forensic Psychology
Year: 2027
Hometown: Brooklyn
Fun Fact: I love music and don’t have a specific genre; if it sounds good its going in a playlist
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: To help the incoming students feel comfortable, confident, and excited to start their significant journey at John Jay.
What you love about John Jay: The large support system that students have, so that they may go on to succeed and do great things during their time at John Jay and beyond.
Major: Forensic Psychology
Year: Senior
Hometown: Jersey City
Fun Fact: I can play the trumpet, I ran track and played football in high school.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I wanted to inspire incoming bloodhounds and help make their transition into John Jay a success.
What you love about John Jay: I love the community and Professors.
Major: Human Services and Community Justice
Year: Lower Junior (Class of 2026)
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Fun Fact: I have a huge passion for Film and took on a minor in Film Studies with the goal of one day creating a film of my own.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I wanted to be an Orientation Leader because of the opportunity to g ease the tension of transitioning from High School to College by being a warm and welcoming introduction to the campus community.
What you love about John Jay: Honestly, what I love most about John Jay is the sheer amount of academic, professional and personal opportunities it offers throughout its campus. John Jay has really helped me find my community and my path in life.
Major: Law and society
Year: Senior
Hometown: NYC
Fun Fact: My brother asked Santa for a baby sister the year before I was born, and I came early on December 19.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: To help others adjust to college life and classes at all ages.
What you love about John Jay: They are very supportive to all but especially to those of us that are justice impacted.
Major: Law and society
Year: 2026
Hometown: Brooklyn (crown heights)
Fun Fact: I like gardening
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I thought of it as a good way to explore the school and share some tips to new incoming students, who just graduated from High school.
What you love about John Jay: I love the fact when I wear my John Jay shirt, sometimes the cops would honk at me and say " Go Blood hounds" and the school not being so big as well.
Major: Forensic psychology
Year: Junior
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Fun Fact: I was a competitive track and field runner for 10 years.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: To try to reach out and encourage students to make the most out of their first year at John Jay.
What you love about John Jay: The staff are all so supportive and understanding, and they are willing to help you with any problems you have- academic or non-academic
Major: Forensic psychology
Year: Graduate student
Hometown: Selden
Fun Fact: I love watching Friends so much I named my dog Joey.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I know how it feels to be at a new school, especially as a transfer student and how overwhelming it can be. I want to help students transition into John Jay and be a familiar face on campus!
What you love about John Jay: Our real life mascot Jameson!!
Major: Political Science
Year: 2026
Hometown: Freeport
Fun Fact: I use preschool sized shoes :)
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I believe that becoming an orientation leader would help me come out of my shell a bit and I would love to learn more about the school.
What you love about John Jay: I love the diversity and the aesthetic of the school, there are various places to study and sit down.
Major: Law & Society
Year: 2024 Alumna
Hometown: New York, NY
Fun Fact: I am transitioning to be a pescetarian!
Why did you want to become a Peer Ambassador? I want to welcome incoming students into the school & make everyone love John Jay as much as I do! More importantly, to give students the key to succeed through the lessons I learned and let them know that we are a community.
What you love about John Jay: Everything! The community, the resources, the people.
Major: Criminal Justice
Year: 2028
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Fun Fact: I like photography and like to take pictures sometimes with my camera.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: This opportunity would allow me to build confidence in myself and nothing could make me more confident than putting myself out there. To walk into an unknown territory can be daunting, but an orientation leader made me feel as if John Jay was my home. Being an orientation leader would help me assert myself ahead and overcome challenges.
What you love about John Jay: I love John Jay for the Number of interesting people I meet and the professors who devote their time to our education.
Major: Forensic Psychology
Year: 2028
Hometown: Brooklyn
Fun Fact: I was in the YMCA swimming team across from John Jay.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: Being able to interact with other people whether that being with staff or students gives me a bigger opportunity to enhance what I want to do in my future career. Not only that but just having something to do besides school gives me more motivation to actually stay in school and have a set routine.
What you love about John Jay: I love the amount of opportunities John Jay has to offer their students. I also love how it's very diverse with the chance to learn more about one another's culture.
Major: Forensic Science
Year: 2028
Hometown: Bellerose, Queens
Fun Fact: I’m really into photography.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I want to make sure freshman don’t feel alone and help them navigate any challenges they may face.
What you love about John Jay: I love that it’s a Criminal Justice School, so it’s really easy to find opportunities related to Criminal Justice.
Major: Forensic Mental Health Counseling
Year: Graduate
Hometown: Trinidad and Tobego
Fun Fact: I play guitar professionally in Trinidad
Why did you want to become a Graduate Intern? Because it is a nice opportunity to work with an amazing team again!
What you love about John Jay: The staff and faculty
Major: Computer Science
Year: 2025
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Fun Fact: I love watching edits! I really enjoy seeing graphic design come to life and I also love animals. I pet a hawk!!
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I wanted to be an Orientation Leader because I felt that it was an opportunity to enhance my leadership experience by being the face of the college and representing all that it has to offer. I sometimes struggle to speak to bigger groups, so I believe this would be the chance to develop that aspect and overcome my own personal fears when it comes to public speaking. Overall, I imagine it will be a fun experience and help in cultivating a community where everyone is comfortable at John Jay!
What you love about John Jay: One thing I love about John Jay is the welcoming environment. I remember when I was incoming freshman who was incredibly anxious about how my college experience would go, but those fears were easily quelled when I actually arrived. Not only were the students and faculty incredibly welcoming, but they fostered an environment where I felt comfortable to come forth about my own issues. No voice is unheard at John Jay, and I love that very much!
Major: Law and Society
Year: 2028
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Fun Fact: I loved rollerblading.
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I’m a sociable person and I love getting to know others. I also want to help new students feel welcomed and supported as they transition to campus life.
What you love about John Jay: I love the opportunities that John Jay provides, and the diversity here makes me feel welcomed. The support from the staff has been invaluable in guiding me during my time at John Jay.
Major: Philosophy
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Brooklyn Nyc (moved to queens)
Fun Fact: I dance in my free time and play at least 3 instruments
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?:I enjoyed the transitioning process when i first entered the school and thought it would be great if I could help out as well, along with wanting to be more active in my Cuny and College life.
What you love about John Jay: How accessible and easy going it is. The school students try to stay active and encourage others to do so and its something I enjoy a lot, like when theres always some new event in Hound Square. (Also its really clean)
Major: Criminology
Year: Senior
Hometown: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Fun Fact: I love teaching children!
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I remember first applying to colleges, and seeing orientation leaders at various universities. Often you’d come across people who didn’t seem to enjoy being a leader. I personally enjoying helping people, sharing knowledge, and spreading joy and happiness. I love knowing people have left my presence having gained an experience they enjoyed.
What you love about John Jay: I love the community at John Jay. The effortless feeling of being yourself. Not being afraid to show your true self, to your peers, faculty and staff, and our Professors. People tend to have a warm and welcoming embrace at John Jay, and I love being a part of that.
Major: Criminal Justice BS
Year: 2026
Hometown: raised in Brooklyn, born in Pakistan
Fun Fact: I actually know sign language! (moderately)
Why did you want to be an Orientation Leader?: I wanted to become an orientation leader to create a memorable experience to the incoming students, as was mine. I also wanted to be in a position where I could assist as well as grow in a healthy environment. I am looking forward to these next few weeks!
What you love about John Jay: I love the different academic opportunities John Jay has offered me. The professors are so passionate about their academic lectures, it is exciting and enjoyable to sit in my different classes. I loved a majority of the classes I have taken so far at John Jay. I am excited for my junior year, and second year at John Jay.
Major: Criminology
Year: 2025
Hometown: Manhattan
Fun Fact: I am the oldest sibling
Why did you want to become an Orientation Leader? I want to be an orientation leader because I want to be able to bring in the inclusive spirit of coming to John Jay.
What you love about John Jay: I love that it is a very inclusive environment and there are a lot of resources and fun activities all through you the semester
Major: Law and Society
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Brooklyn
Fun Fact: I am learning to play the piano.
Why did you want to become an Orientation Leader? I wanted to become an orientation leader because those were the most helpful people I had met when I first came to JJAY. Another reason being that I love meeting new people.
What you love about John Jay: The quality of life here at John Jay. There is always an event happening in the quad. I also love the beautiful architecture. It is a very unique college and stands out from a lot of the other CUNY's.