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Committee and Co-Chairs

Coordinators

Brennan Crilly

Graduate

Counseling and Guidance in Higher Education

Hometown: Riverside, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I love Open House because it is ran and organized by students.  It is the definition of Learn by Doing and it allows students the opportunity to make connections with on-campus employees and community members.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: The Serenity Swing in Poly Canyon

 

Favorite Quote: “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” –Bill Wilson

Nate Alcorn

Professional Staff

Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado

 

Why did you join Open House?

Because I love meeting prospective students and their families, and guiding them through the college selection process

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Big Sky Café

 

Favorite Quote: “So much of life is what you roll and where you land.” –Mark Hamill

Co-Chairs
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Delaney Nicholas

Fourth Year

Kinesiology

Hometown: San Jose, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined Open House because it was what made me choose Cal Poly, so I wanted to become a part of it to give back.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Spooner’s Cove

 

Favorite Quote: “Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.”

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Marcus Pereira

Fourth Year

Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Morgan Hill, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined Open House because I wanted to help prospective students realize that Cal Poly could be their new home for the next four years. My favorite part of the weekend is being able to sit and chat with the future Mustangs and their families!

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Petra Mediterranean Cuisine

 

Favorite Quote: “That there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo… and it’s worth fighting for.” – Samwise Gamgee

Logistics, Outreach, and Communication Leads
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Brian Moore

Third Year

Computer Engineering

Hometown: Brecksville, Ohio

 

Why did you join Open House?

In order to show prospective students how great a school Cal Poly is.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Sylvester’s Burgers

 

Favorite Quote: “It’s supposed to be automatic, but actually you have to push this button.”

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Shaina Braun

Fourth Year

Business

Hometown: Livermore, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined Open House to continue my involvement on Cal Poly's campus and really make a difference in the lives of potential students.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Avila Beach

 

Favorite Quote: “We won’t always know whose lives we touched and made better for having cared, because actions can have unforeseen ramifications. What’s important is that you do care and you act.” –Charlotte Lunsford

Logistics, Outreach, and Communication Subcommittee
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Trevor Melody

Third Year

Journalism, Media Arts and Technology Minor and Studio Art Minor

Hometown: Elk Grove, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined Open House because I had never participated in Open House either as a prospective student or during my time here as a student, so I wanted to see what it was all about and try my best to use skills to make it successful.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Pirate’s Cove at sunset above the cave, and Pirate’s Beach

 

Favorite Quote: “Work until you no longer have to introduce yourself.”

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Gabby Pajo

Second Year

Art and Design

Hometown: Fair Oaks, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined Open House because I want to give students the same "aha!" moment of excitement that I had at Open House when I realized I got to spend the next four years at Cal Poly.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: We Olive. Come in for an olive oil tasting!

 

Favorite Quote: “If you can’t control your peanut butter, you can’t expect to control your life.” –Calvin and Hobbes

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Lizzie Applegate

Third Year

Biomedical Engineering

Hometown: Temecula, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined to get involved in the weekend that helped me decide on coming to Cal Poly.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: The Arboretum

 

Favorite Quote: “Happiness isn’t about getting what you want all the time, it’s about loving what you have.”

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Rebecca Villalobos

Third Year

Civil Engineering

Hometown: Elk Grove, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

Open House is the reason I chose Cal Poly so I thought it would be a great way to give back and get involved!

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Avila Beach

 

Favorite Quote: “If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” –Roald Dahl

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Dina Saba

Fourth Year

English, Graphic Communication Minor

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined Open House because the excitement doesn't stop once you've been admitted to Cal Poly. I'm nearing the end of my time here and I'm still so excited to be a Mustang, and I want to share that excitement with all of you!

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Poly Escapes

 

Favorite Quote: “Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment.” – Rumi

Events and Operations Leads
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Drew Nicklas

Second Year

Kinesiology

Hometown: Santa Rosa, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

Open House is what made me decide to come to Cal Poly, and I love being a part of the committee that gets to do this for prospective students each year.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Bishop’s Peak

 

Favorite Quote: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” –Babe Ruth

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Dylan Kinsella

Third Year

Psychology

Hometown: Fair Oaks, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

Because housing is hard to find in SLO and I couldn't find a place to live. Seriously though Open House is one of the main reasons that I chose Cal Poly so I want to give admitted students the same amazing experience I had.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Montaña De Oro

 

Favorite Quote: “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not.” –Steve Carell

Events and Operations Subcommittee
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Donavan Feliz

Third Year

Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Rocklin, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

To further develop my skills as a leader and to give back to a program that has shaped my experience at Cal Poly.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: The Graduate

 

Favorite Quote: "I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." – Mewtwo

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Connie Hsieh

Second Year

Agricultural Business

Hometown: San Ramon, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

Open House was such a big influence in my decision in coming to Cal Poly, so I wanted to be able to make an impact on other students by showing them what Cal Poly has to offer.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Scout Coffee

 

Favorite Quote: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.”

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Natalie Urbina

First Year

Environmental Management and Protection

Hometown: Garden Grove, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined Open House because I believe it is a great opportunity to become involved at Cal Poly on a larger scale. I remember the impact that Open House had on me when I attended and I hope I can play a role in doing the same for others.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Whatever is under my feet.

 

Favorite Quote: “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Becs Phan

Second Year

 

I joined Open House because I wanted to be more involved with New Student & Transition Programs and help provide potential students with a fun and positive Cal Poly experience.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: SLO Donut Company

 

Favorite Quote: “Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” –Federico Fellini

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Luke Wills

Fourth Year

Economics (Financial Management)

Hometown: Grass Valley, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I wanted to contribute as much as possible to the real start of the orientation process to Cal Poly, Open House, to help make it an amazing event for potential incoming students. I hope to make their first impression one in which when they leave, they have made their decision as to what college they will be attending.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Eureka, because that food is bomb dot com.

 

Favorite Quote: “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” –John Muir

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Sarah Blackey

Second Year

Political Science

Hometown: Redlands, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I stumbled upon Open House by accident last year and fell in love with the people and the environment immediately.  Ever since then I have been hooked and I could not be happier to be a Lead for it this year! 

 

Favorite spot in SLO: By far, Kreuzberg. I love coffee, the breakfast burritos (killer, you have to try them), and the relaxing atmosphere. Check it out!

 

Favorite Quote: "We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell

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Jerry Mendoza

Third Year

Biomedical Engineering

Hometown: Tacoma, Washington

 

Why did you join Open House?

Because I wanted to give back to the program that convinced me to come to Cal Poly. And if I do that for at least one individual, I will feel accomplished.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: The Chipotle on Madonna

 

Favorite Quote: “I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me.”

Campus Resource Relations Subcommittee
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Lauren Hinkley

Second Year

History

Hometown: Mission Viejo, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I wanted to directly impact perspective students on their decision to choose Cal Poly.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Perfumo Canyon

 

Favorite Quote: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

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Rebecca Immel

Second Year

Biological Sciences

Hometown: Dixon, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I want others to see Cal Poly and all of San Luis Obispo in the same light and with the same love that I do.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Construction Innovations Center roof – best sunset location on campus!

 

Favorite Quote: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else in the greatest accomplishment.”

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Joshua Garza

First Year

Forestry and Natural Resources

Hometown: Atascadero, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined Open House to try to become involved with an orientation program at Cal Poly because I was also involved with some freshman orientation events in high school.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Bishop’s Peak

 

Favorite Quote: “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”

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Jennie Diaz

First Year

Theatre Arts

Hometown: Upland, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

I joined open house because I wanted to get more involved in the community on campus and to help future students find their home here at Cal Poly.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Downtown San Luis Obispo and the University Union Plaza

 

Favorite Quotes: "Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to experience" - Soren Kierkegaard

 

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" - Winston Churchill

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Junior Vasquez

First Year

Biological Sciences

Hometown: Escondido, California

 

Why did you join Open House?

Excellent way to get involved on campus and make an impact on the student body.

 

Favorite spot in SLO: Avila Beach, California

 

Favorite Quote: “A ship at harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.”

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