Meet the New Student Orientation Group Leaders

Group Leaders help guide you through the many activities and sessions that take place during orientation. They also will provide answers to any questions you may have regarding your transition to Barry University.

Name: Cindy Ferreiro
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Miami, FL
Major: Psychology
What do you enjoy the most about Barry? I enjoy the opportunities this school offers to get involved. It definitely makes a difference on ones college experience!
Other Activities: VP of Membership for Boat, Member--Phi Alpha Delta, Director of Finance—Alpha Phi Sorority, Publicity Member—Campus Activities Board

 


Name: Nicole Ogando

Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Major: International Business
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
Barry is a very diverse campus. I enjoy that I’m able to meet people from all over the world. I love learning about new cultures.
Other Activities: I’m the Vice President of Program Development for Alpha Phi Fraternity ( a sorority on campus) and I am part of the Latin American Student Association (LASA).

 

Name: Des'mon Taylor
Year: Senior
Hometown: Ocala, FL
Major: Criminology/Mathematics
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?:
"Barry provided me with numerous leadership opportunities, and has also prepared me for graduate school.  In addition, the relationships that I built with friends and administrators are ones that will last a lifetime. I know I could always call on them for help."
Other activities/positions you are involved in?

  • Campus Activities Board- President
  • SGA- Senate Chair
  • Opulent Image Models- President
  • BSA

Name: Lovensky Exalan
Year: Junior
Hometown: Miami, FL
Major: Business Management
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
Working with the staff and building personal relationships with other students I come across every day.
Other Activities: Men of Distinction, Clerical Assistant for Career Services

 

Name: Chewayne Stewartson
Year: Junior
Hometown: Maryland
Major: Photography
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
“I enjoy the diversity and the small campus.  It is extremely family oriented, and I am more than just a number.”
Other activities/positions you are involved in?

  • Campus Activities Board
  • Caribbean Student Association

Name: Marica Ilich
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Hollywood, FL
Major: Biology
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
“I love how Barry is diverse and small. You meet so many different people very easily because everyone is open to making new friends.”
Other activities/positions you are involved in?

  • ROADS

Name: Brian Otero
Year: Junior
Hometown: Miami, FL
Major: Political Science
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
“I enjoy the energetic atmosphere. I also like that there are many activities and organizations to choose from!”
Other activities/positions you are involved in?

  • College Republicans
  • TKE (Fraternity)

Name: Angie Jaimes
Year:
Sophomore
Hometown: Puento la Cruz
Major: International Business
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
Math lab and Alpha Phi
Other Activities: Alpha Phi

 

Name: Vanessa Monteiro
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Brazil
Major: Undecided
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
“All the student activities that Barry University provides! It's enjoyable and fun!”

Name: Valeria Monteiro
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Brazil
Major: Undecided
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
“All the student activities and the opportunity to enjoy them.”
Other Activities:

  • Cheerleading team

   

Name: Porsche Hoppin

Year: Freshman
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Major: Broadcast Communication and International Business
What do you enjoy the most about Barry? The people, the small classes, the campus environment, and the events.
Other Activities: Reading, making friends, poetry

 

Name: Christy Cancio
Year:  Senior
Hometown: Miami, FL
Major: Business MGT
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
What I enjoy about Barry is the diversity and the small community that it brings. We are able to be recognize individually and connect with potential Doctors, Entrepreneurs, Athletes and more. It is a  place where  different perspectives can co-exist.  A place you can call home.
Other Activities:                       

  • SOC, VP of Membership 
  • ESA, Vice President

Name: Lavell Demonbreun
Year: Senior
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Major: Accounting
What do you enjoy the most about Barry?
“I enjoy the fact that you have the autonomy to create your experience for your first year here at Barry University, where you belong!”
Other Activities:

  • Resident Assistant
  • VP of Membership for SOC
  • President of P.R.I.D.E.
  • Dance Coordinator for Barry Cheerleaders.

Name: Checer Jean Francois

Year: Senior
Hometown: Miami, FL
Major: Nursing
What do you enjoy the most about Barry? Good people and diversity
Other Activities: A.I.M., ASL, H.I.C.A., ASB. I love watching movies and going to the beach.