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Ally Gaeckle
She/Her/Hers
Event Operations
Second Year
Business Administration
Hometown: Roseville, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Old SLO BBQ
Favorite Song: Landslide (Dixie Chicks Version)
Favorite Quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Don't be afraid to ask questions! At Cal Poly, there is always someone eager to help you navigate through this exciting new journey.
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Anna Salamantina
She/Her/Hers
Community Outreach & Engagement
First Year
City and Regional Planning
Hometown: San Ramon, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Blast 825 Taproom
Favorite Song: Anna Sun by Walk the Moon
Favorite Quote: “See you later alligator”
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
College is a time of change, embrace it :)
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Ashley Tuliau
She/Her/Hers
Marketing & Logistics
Second Year
Graphic Communications
Hometown: Los Alamitos, CA
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Taqueria Santa Cruz Express
Favorite Song: Valerie by Amy Winehouse
Favorite Quote: "What is done in love is done well." -Vincent Van Gogh
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Embrace every experience for what it is and take what you can from it. Even if things aren't exactly how you had hoped or expected, you have an opportunity to learn from every experience and situation. Embracing those uncomfortable moments could help you grow for the better.
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Belle Witt
She/Her/Hers
Campus & Club Relations
First Year
Environmental Management & Protection
Hometown: Monterey, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Sidecar
Favorite Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Favorite Quote: "Life Begins At The End of Your Comfort Zone." – Neale Donald Walsch
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Keep an open mind and try everything!! It can be very intimidating coming into college, and at times overwhelming. The most important thing to realize is that everyone is going through the same thing. So try new things and meet new people, you won't regret it!
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Brian Brennan
He/Him/His
Campus & Club Relations
Third Year
Business Administration
Hometown: Cameron Park, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Louisa's Place
Favorite Song: I Am Here by Pink
Favorite Quote: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." -Maya Angelou
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
College is what you make of it, so do your best to make it great and the rest will fall into place.
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Brianna Sasao
She/Her/Hers
Event Operations
Third Year
Environmental Management and Protection
Hometown: San Jose, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Kuma Ramen and Sushi
Favorite Song: I'm Yours by Jason Mraz
Favorite Quote: “Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Embarking on one of the greatest life changes you’ll ever face, you may be feeling scared, nervous, excited, curious, confused and many other feelings, all of which are totally valid and will help you transition into the next chapter of your life! Be brave, be vulnerable, ask questions, and get involved in the Cal Poly and SLO community! Everything will be okay and our orientation program will help ease this transition every step of the way. Welcome to the Mustang Family!
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Caprial Koe
She/Her/Hers
Community Outreach & Engagement
Third Year
Psychology
Hometown: Oak Park, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: High Street Deli
Favorite Song: Talk Nice by No Rome
Favorite Quote: “We can never know the outcomes to the love we choose to give. We just have to trust that it is always enough and remember that, no matter the outcome- your love is never wasted." -Jess Rachel Sharp
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Don't be afraid to ask students about their personal experience at Cal Poly! Most people will be really open with you and it will give you a good insight into our lives on this campus!
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Chloe Kline
She/Her/Hers
Marketing & Logistics
Second Year
Wine & Viticulture
Hometown: Modesto, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Eureka!
Favorite Song: Australia by The Shins
Favorite Quote: “Everything in my life has something to do with coffee. I believe in a former life I was coffee.” -Lorelai Gilmore
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Enjoy your time and get involved in something that you enjoy!
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Eli O'Brien
He/Him/His
Campus & Club Relations
Third Year
Biological Sciences
Hometown: Orinda, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: High Street Deli
Favorite Song: Shambala by Three Dog Night
Favorite Quote: "All you need is love" -The Beatles
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Get involved somewhere on campus and keep your sleep schedule on track.
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Elly Yochum
She/Her/Hers
Campus & Club Relations
Second Year
Business Administration
Hometown: Redmond, Washington
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Thai Boat
Favorite Song: Where is the Love by The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Quote: "Accept the things you cannot change, have the courage to change the things you can, and have the wisdom to know the difference"
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Push yourself everyday. The opportunities are endless in college so take advantage of that. Don't let yourself get too comfortable - seek new experiences and friendships, and with that you are bound to grow.
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Geri Pirkle
She/Her/Hers
Community Outreach & Engagement
Fourth Year
Experience Industry Management
Hometown: Monterey, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Tonitas
Favorite Song: Mambo No. 5 by Lou Bega
Favorite Quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
The one thing you can always know is that you are not alone. Whether that's in your excitement, your fear, your homesickness, anything, there are other people sharing what you're going through. Trust in the process that everything will work out the way it is meant and remember that there are more people than you realize who are here to support you.
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Isabella Herrin
She/Her/Hers
Event Operations
Second Year
Business Administration
Hometown: Sonora, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: SLO Donut Company
Favorite Song: Wild As You by Cody Johnson
Favorite Quote: "Just keeping working hard" -Kelley Herrin (My Mom)
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Meet as many people as you possibly can!
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Julia Armanino
She/Her/Hers
Event Operations
Third Year
Microbiology
Hometown: Fresno, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Petra
Favorite Song: I Feel Good by Thomas Rhett
Favorite Quote: "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain."
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
For students, my best advice is to get involved in something that brings you joy. Not only will you meet new people and build a strong community, but it is a good was to take your mind off of academics for a little bit. For supporters, your student is going through a lot of changes. Be there to offer support, but do your best to let them learn and grow. You have helped shape amazing individuals and know that our Mustang community is not only here to keep your Mustang safe, healthy, and habit, but we are here to help you through this change as well. So, remember to do things your own way, but never be afraid to ask someone for help.
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Kaitlin Tabor
She/Her/Hers
Campus & Club Relations
Second Year
Child Development
Hometown: Trabuco Canyon, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: High Street Deli
Favorite Song: Charlie Brown by Coldplay
Favorite Quote: "That's because love is never stationary. In the end, love doesn't just keep thinking about it or planning for it. Simply put: love does." Bob Goff
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
The transition to college is definitely not an easy one. It is full of unknowns, surprises, and change but it is also full of so much opportunity, growth, and joy. Stepping out of your comfort zone and meeting new people in a new place will be one of the most life changing and rewarding decisions you make. Through the process, it is important to be patient and gentle with yourself as you transition, but by the end of your first year you're going to look back and be so proud of how far you have come. Always be yourself and the rest will follow.
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Kevin Brennan
He/Him/His
Community Outreach & Engagement
Third Year
Business Administration
Hometown: Cameron Park, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Old SLO BBQ
Favorite Song: Best I Ever Had by Gavin DeGraw
Favorite Quote: “When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor” -Elon Musk
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
Yes college is a time to study and do well so that you can do awesome with whatever you do in the next chapter of your life, but it is also a time to grow, to learn, to find out what you like, and to find out who you are. There is so much more to college than just an education. Don’t get stuck only studying and working. There is so much of the world to experience and so many things to do. Take advantage of this time to try everything.
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Lauryn Luescher
She/Her/Hers
Marketing & Logistics
Second Year
Journalism
Hometown: San Jose, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Firestone Grill
Favorite Song: Flashing Lights by Kanye West
Favorite Quote: “Success isn't about how much money you make. It's about the difference you make in people's lives.” —Michelle Obama
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
You’re going to have so many ups and downs and highs and lows but it is so important to come back to your why. Always come back to your reasons for doing something and where you want to go.
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Madilyn Baker
She/Her/Hers
Event Operations
Third Year
Psychology
Hometown: Madera, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Petra
Favorite Song: Beast of Burden by the Rolling Stones
Favorite Quote: “Be kind to one another” -Ellen
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
College will be the most amazing experience. You will grow more than you knew was possible. Give yourself grace in the process and love with everything you have in you.
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Nan Relan
She/Her/Hers
Community Outreach & Engagement
Second Year
Mathematics
Hometown: Palo Alto, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Pokirito
Favorite Song: Tongue Tied by Grouplove
Favorite Quote: "Look at this graph" -The Nickelback Vine
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
College is what you make of it and at a place like Cal Poly, you've got a vast range of opportunities. Don't be afraid to try things you didn't do in high school; you have the power to be whoever you want to be!
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Sierra Hudson
She/Her/Hers
Marketing & Logistics
Second Year
Business Administration
Hometown: Ridgecrest, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Flour House
Favorite Song: Lucky by Shoffy
Favorite Quote: "You're doing amazing, sweetie" - Kris Jenner
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
So much is going to change over the next few years, but you won't know until you look back which moments have become some of your favorite memories, so enjoy every second and make the most of it!
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Taylor Hoffman
She/Her/Hers
Marketing & Logistics
Third Year
Political Science
Hometown: Placentia, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Kreuzberg
Favorite Song: All I Want for Christmas is You (SuperFestive!) Duet with Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber
Favorite Quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" -Bernard Baruch
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
To students and supporters alike: push yourself out of your comfort zone! The most valuable lessons and experiences are ones you never would have expected. Stay open-minded and while there will be some failures along the way, the many successes will be oh so sweet.
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Tori Nardoni
She/Her/Hers
Marketing & Logistics
First Year
Industrial Techology & Packaging
Hometown: Camarillo, California
Favorite Restaurant in SLO: Woodstock's
Favorite Song: Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
Favorite Quote: “In dreams begin responsibly” - William Butler Yeats
What advice do you have for potential Cal Poly students and supporters?
In everything you do you get out what you put into it, so at least try.
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