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Meet the Office of New Student Orientation Staff

Welcome to New Student Orientation! Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have. 
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Katie Sarria

Director, Student Orientation and Transition Programs

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Tampa, Florida

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications, Master of Science Higher Education Administration

Favorite Jacksonville restaurants: Palm Valley Outdoors, Taverna

Favorite UNF tradition: Flight School and Homecoming

Favorite college course: Exceptional People

Why you came to UNF and what you enjoy the most: I came to UNF because it is large enough to offer opportunities for involvement, growth, and development but small enough to offer a more personal feel, plenty of support, and strong camaraderie. What I enjoy most about working at UNF are the students.  It is so fun and rewarding to welcome the newest Ospreys to the flock at Orientation.

My advice to you is: If you work really hard and are kind, amazing things will happen.  Use your time in college to not only focus on your studies, but to get involved on campus and build lifelong relationships.

katie.sarria@unf.edu

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Krystina LeFils

Assistant Director of Parent and Family Orientation

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Pompano Beach, Florida

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Italian, Master of Public Administration

Favorite Jacksonville restaurants: Los Loros Mexican Restaurant, Kimbe Asian Bistro, Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

Favorite UNF tradition: Homecoming

Favorite college course: Cultural Geography

Why you came to UNF and what you enjoy the most: I first came to UNF for graduate school and enjoyed the environment so much that I decided to pursue a career here as well. The community has always been very supportive, and the campus is beautiful. I love getting to work in an office where I can act as a resource for our incoming families and help them with the transition as their students become Ospreys!

My advice to you is: Utilize campus resources. We have a lot of great student services on campus that range from recreational to academic. I encourage you to seek support when you need it. There are a lot of caring and helpful individuals across campus to guide you.

k.lefils@unf.edu

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Dorian Drummond

New Student Orientation Specialist

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Brentwood, New York

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communications

Favorite Jacksonville restaurants: Mochi Nut & Tepeyolot Cerveceria

Favorite UNF tradition: Orientation

Favorite college course: Creative Thinking

Why you came to UNF and what you enjoy the most: I came to UNF to start a new chapter in my life and to further my career. What I enjoy the most is working with amazing staff and having the opportunity to leave an impact on these students.

My advice to you is: Do not cheat on your future with your past. Everyday you wake up you have another chance to learn and get it right. You have a gift so please use it to impact the world.

dorian.drummond@unf.edu

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Sara Komanowski

First Year Experience Coordinator

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Sociology; Minor in Criminal Justice

Favorite Jacksonville restaurants: Cowford Chophouse, Julep Palm Valley, Valley Smoke

Favorite UNF tradition: River City Rumble

Favorite college course: Sociology of Hip-Hop Culture

Why you came to UNF and what you enjoy the most: I came to UNF because I was drawn to the tight-knit community that’s fostered here. What I enjoy the most about working at UNF is being able to connect with students and to help navigate them through their collegiate journey!

My advice to you is: Growth and comfort do not co-exist. Don’t take your college years for granted - Take every opportunity you can to grow socially, emotionally and mentally throughout your time here at UNF.

sara.komanowski@unf.edu