Meet the Staff
Hometown: Muskegon, MI
Undergraduate Alma Mater: Western Michigan University
Graduate School: Western Michigan University
Email:mscd-orientation@mscd.edu
Amy Dinise-Halter, Assistant Director
Hometown: Victorville, CA
Undergraduate Alma Mater: Cal State Fullerton
Graduate School: Indiana University
Email: adiniseh@mscd.edu
Graduate Interns
Student Coordinators
Hi everyone! My name is Brittany and I am a junior here at Metro State. I am an English major with a writing concentration, a Marketing minor, and I'm working on a certificate in basic competency in Spanish. Besides being a super cool Orientation Leader, I'm also a sister and the Membership Recruitment Chair in Phi Sigma Sigma and the secretary for the English honor society Sigma Tau Delta. If you couldn't already tell, I love to be busy. So from experience, the best advice I can give any new student is to get a planner and stay organized. That way things like deadlines don't creep up on you last minute. I'm so happy you've chosen Metro State and welcome!
Hey, I’m Henry! I’ll be a junior this school year. I’m majoring in Behavioral Science with a minor in Coaching and I plan on getting a certificate in Non-Profit Organization Administration. I want to be a high-school counselor one day. I enjoy building a community amongst students. Metro is a great college because as a student that transferred from CU-Boulder after a semester there, I discovered that Metro provides an awesome learning environment and a diverse student body. Getting involved will help you feel more attached and prideful of Metro. I look forward to seeing you here at Metro State!
Hey people, my name is Jason Eaton and I am presently a junior here at Metro State majoring in Social Work. I am a transfer student from Southwestern Community College in Creston, IA in which I received my Associates Degrees in Arts and Sciences. I was born in Colorado Springs and moved to Missouri my freshmen year of high school. After graduating from Southwestern I moved back to Colorado Springs where I worked at an elementary school with severe and profound handicapped children. From this experience I decided that I wanted to continue to help people but in a different manner so enrolled here at Metro State. I now enjoy chilling here in the New Student Orientation office, I take pleasure in my classes, working out at campus recreation center, and taking part in the Denver Downtown lifestyle. One last thing that I have to say to you: Keep it real and enjoy the show.Team Leaders
Hi, my name is Jessie Keller. I was born in New Mexico; raised in Denver, Colorado; and graduated from Denver South High. I have gone to Naropa, CU Boulder, Front Range Community College and am now a senior finishing my degree in social work. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I will do my best to answer them. I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors.
I’m sophomore studying Aerospace Systems Engineering Technology. I’m a native of Colorado; I was born here in Denver, and raised in Parker. I’m a proud father of two beautiful children Kaiden and Destiny, who are 7 and 9. I volunteer at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in the restorations department on Saturdays when I can. My dream is to be apart of a space program, but I’ll be happy working in the aviation field in general. I enjoy spending my free time taking advantage of the opportunities afforded to us by our beautiful mountains.
Javier IbarraMajor: Business
Hometown:Denver, CO
Dan Paulmeno
Major: English
Hometown:Denver, CO
NSO Ambassadors
My name is Alyssa Montoya and this is my first summer as an Orientation Leader on campus. I’m a senior marketing major who aspires to have a career in the professional sports/entertainment industry doing promotions and event management. I’ve had experience interning for AEG Live and the Denver Outlaws Professional Lacrosse team. I am a Colorado native and have a passion for sports and competition. As a transfer student to Metro there is no other institution that I would rather be at. The diversity, location, and constant excitement on campus make me proud to be a Roadrunner.
My name is Laura Veraldo. I am a senior at Metro in the outstanding Music Education program. I play the piano, sing, and am currently working on learning the guitar. I believe Metro is a very supportive community. I believe students can succeed at Metro. Our teachers care and want to see us go far in life. I am a New Student Orientation Leader because I believe that college can be a challenging place, and new students deserve the chance to begin their learning experience with a strong start. I care a lot about Metro and the future of our students.
My name is Jesse Griego; I am new to the Orientation team but am very excited to join this great organization. I am an 18 year old from Denver, CO. I am a student studying Athletic Training at Metropolitan State College of Denver (renamed Denver State University) studying Athletic Training. Throughout my extensive schooling career I have participated in various leadership programs to include: student government, may leadership camps, and the Youth Leadership of Jefferson County program, which I believe give me the skills to provide an informative introduction to college that your students will appreciate and remember throughout their schooling.
