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Name: Abbey Loewen
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Year & Major: 2nd Year Biological Sciences major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I've always wanted to go to school in California and this was a great fit in a beautiful location!
Top 5 Strengths: Adaptability, Input, Learner, Achiever, Relator
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Name: Abby Belson
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Laguna Niguel, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Liberal Studies major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? There are so many outdoorsy things to do in the area and everyone is nice! I also liked that my major involved classroom observation opportunities starting freshman year (learn by doing!)
Top 5 Strengths: Harmony, Includer, Developer, Positivity, Empathy
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Name:Adele Rosenthal
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Political Science major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I chose Cal Poly because of the school spirit and close sense of community I saw at Open House.
Top 5 Strengths: Futuristic, Positivity, Achiever, Context, Learner
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Name: Allison Shoemaker
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Moraga, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Biological Sciences major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? I would have to say the palpable energy and emotion that can be felt during any spring training is always what reminds me why I am so passionate about this program. It is what hooked me almost 3 years ago.
Top 5 Strengths: Includer, Empathy, Ideation, Individualization, Analytical
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Name: Amanda Drexler
Position: Events, Resources & Logistics Committee Member
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Food Science major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Going to Grover Beach for a bonfire, and being surrounded by hundreds of other Cal Poly Students, and playing soccer on the wet sand with my WOWies under the moonlight.
Top 5 Strengths: Developer, Arranger, Responsibility, Maximizer, Harmony
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Name: Andie Grimm
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Biological Sciences major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? Because of the amazing people here who I love more than anything in the world!
Top 5 Strengths: Significance, Futuristic, Analytical, Communication, Activator
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Name: Ariana Faron
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Biological Sciences major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I felt welcome and wanted to be a part of a fun school like this. Everyone seemed to be having fun and enjoyed going to school here.
Top 5 Strengths: Connectedness, Developer, Empathy, Learner, Relator
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Name: Ashley Turcott
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Everett, WA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Biomedical Engineering major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I chose Cal Poly because it has an excellent engineering program, because the weather is ideal, and because my whole family went to University of Washington and I wanted to try something new, to go on an adventure.
Top 5 Strengths: Maximizer, Achiever, Responsibility, Connectedness, Belief
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Name: Audrey Garces
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Rancho Cordova, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Biological Sciences major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I chose Cal Poly because I knew I had found my home the moment I stepped onto campus. I loved the location, the academics, and the people most of all. It just felt right and is still one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Top 5 Strengths: Positivity, Restorative, Achiever, Woo, Belief
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Name: Avery Cox
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Pasadena, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Business Administration major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Witnessing lifelong bonds being formed at peoples' first meeting each other.
Top 5 Strengths: Restorative, Responsibility, Achiever, Deliberative, Harmony
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Name: Becca Immel
Position: Facilitator and Promotions, Marketing & Communications Committee Member
Hometown: Dixon, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Biological Sciences major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? My favorite WOW memory is being in the middle of the group cinnamon roll hug every night.
Top 5 Strengths: Learner, Achiever, Strategic, Includer, Futuristic
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Name: Cassidy Shelvin
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: El Segundo, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I felt the energy the moment I entered campus my junior year of high school. I knew Cal Poly was the school for me because of the insane positive energy and community feeling
Top 5 Strengths: Includer, Arranger, Responsibility, Connectedness, Relator
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Name: Chris Leary
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Coronado , CA
Year & Major: 3rd Biochemistry Major with a minor in Industrial Technology
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Having out at the beach with my WOWies and seeing how much they've grown together as a group.
Top 5 Strengths: Strategic, Learner, Ideation, Individualization, Acheiver
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Name: Cody Capella
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Nevada City, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Art & Design major with a concentration in Graphic Design
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Having a beach picnic at Montana de Oro is my favorite WOW memory.
Top 5 Strengths: Context, Learner, Achiever, Responsibility, Input
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Name: Connie Hsieh
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Agricultural Business major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I chose Cal Poly because I fell in love with the school the minute I stepped on campus. The environment and people are something you cannot find anywhere else, and I've been loving every second of it!
Top 5 Strengths: Harmony, Restorative, Futuristic, Responsibility, Positivity
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Name: Daniel Jones
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Rocklin, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Civil Engineering major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Going on stage at WOW-A-RAMA twice, first time with my future facilitator and the second time with my mom and sister there to see me become passionate about a program that has given more to my friends and family than I could ever give to it.
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Restorative, Competition, Harmony, Futuristic
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Name: Dave Breuer
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Computer Engineering major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I chose Cal Poly for the perfect balance of academic and social life, the surrounding area, and the proximity to home.
Top 5 Strengths: Context, Developer, Includer, Connectedness, Positivity
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Name: Derek DeNardo
Position: Facilitator and Events, Resources & Logistics Committee Member
Hometown: Davis, CA
Year & Major: 4th Year Aerospace Engineering major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I chose Cal Poly because I felt comfortable on campus.
Top 5 Strengths: Competition, Context, Analytical, Input, Deliberative
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Name: Drew Phillippi
Position: Mustang Way to Success Committee Member
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Aerospace Engineering major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Looking back on the Week and seeing the impact we have the potential of making on others.
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Responsibility, Deliberative, Futuristic, Empathy
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Name: Emily Hermann
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Ecology and a minor in Science and Risk Communication
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? While kayaking in Morro Bay, my whole group paddled out to the sandbar and did yoga together on the warm sand. It was a beautiful experience of bonding and deep stretching.
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Harmony, Positivity, Learner, Restorative
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Name: Hans Schumann
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Statistics major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? One of my WOWies thanking another for sharing before I could during processing.
Top 5 Strengths: Includer, Arranger, Context, Harmony, Positivity
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Name: James Ko
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Salinas, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Political Science major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I chose Cal Poly because of the great academics, the positive and uplifting vibes, and an awesome sense of community that this town gives you.
Top 5 Strengths: Harmony, Restorative, Consistency, Adaptability, Arranger
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Name: Jena Van Gerwen
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Environmental Management and Protection major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? The real question is, who wouldn’t? Its a beautiful place surrounded with wonderful people.
Top 5 Strengths: Empathy, Harmony, Connectedness, Individualization, Context
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Name: Joanna Birns
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Oxnard, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year History major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I visited the spring of my senior year of high school and really liked the atmosphere of Cal Poly. Every single student I encountered was incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Top 5 Strengths: Includer, Input, Restorative, Individualization, Ideation
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Name: Julia Shaw
Position: Promotions, Marketing & Communications Committee Member
Hometown: Vista, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Communication Studies major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? My favorite WOW moment was how enthusiastic my WOWies were for activities, even when they were tired! I also loved getting to see them bond with each other and continue to be friends after the week.
Top 5 Strengths: Empathy, Analytical, Consistency, Maximizer, Harmony
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Name: Justine Phipps
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Belmont, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Liberal Studies major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? It was my dream school! The agriculture atmosphere reminds me so much of a ranch I grew up on, and I feel like I can be myself due to Cal Poly's acceptance of anyone and everyone!
Top 5 Strengths: Developer, Empathy, Positivity, Communication, Adaptability
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Name: Kacey Cadwell
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA
Year & Major: 5th Year Agriculture Science major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? My favorite WOW moment was officially meeting all of my WOWies.
Top 5 Strengths: Strategic, Futuristic, Achiever, Woo, Learner
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Name: Kelsey Jones
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Communication Studies major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? When I came to open house as a prospective student, the people were so welcoming and the environment made me so excited to start college
Top 5 Strengths: Discipline, Focus, Consistency, Input, Achiever
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Name: Kendra Cornell-Rath
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Environmental Management and Protection major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? My favorite WOW memory is when we all went paddle boarding together in Morro Bay and my WOWies pushed my co off her paddle board and then we all jumped in together.
Top 5 Strengths: Restorative, Input, Empathy, Developer, Individualization
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Name: Lindsay Purdom
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Wine and Viticulture major with a minor in Environmental Soil Science
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Running down the hill with my group to Wow-A-Rama!
Top 5 Strengths: Harmony, Arranger, Consistency, Activator, Adaptability
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Name: Maddie Kerwin
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Liberal Studies major with a minor in Child Development
Why did you choose Cal Poly? Cal Poly was a big school, but it still felt like a community.
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever, Discipline, Harmony, Focus, Consistency
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Name: Madison Beine
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Saratoga, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Psychology major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I had never visited Cal Poly before I came to admitted students day. I was a little down because I had just gotten rejected from my top choice school. But as soon as I stepped on campus for the first time, it felt like home. I realized that Cal Poly was a way better fit for me than the other school and had everything I was looking for. I ended up committing as soon as I got home.
Top 5 Strengths: Restorative, Belief, Individualization, Responsibility, Developer
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Name: Maiya Bailey
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Napa, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year English major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Realizing all of the wonderful relationships I built over the course of being a WOW leader.
Top 5 Strengths: Relator, Empathy, Intellection, Input, Connectedness
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Name: Marco Sevilla
Position: Promotions, Marketing & Communications Committee Member
Hometown: Belmont, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Graphic Communication major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I chose Cal Poly because of the sense of community that I felt immediately as I stepped onto campus along with it's insanely beautiful location. It didn't seem too far from home, but it also felt like a home away from home.
Top 5 Strengths: Empathy, Woo, Adaptability, Ideation, Maximizer
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Name: Max Gomez
Position: Facilitator and Events, Resources & Logistics Committee Member
Hometown: Salinas, CA
Year & Major: 4th Year Biochemistry major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Taking our group to Smuggler's Cave for sunset and hearing them all talk about how excited they were to be start school at Poly.
Top 5 Strengths: Adaptability, Empathy, Communication, Woo, Includer
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Name: Natalie Urbina
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Garden Grove, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Environmental Management and Protection major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? You get to live in a place surrounded by beautiful scenery and amazing people!
Top 5 Strengths: Input, Learner, Restorative, Intellection, Harmony
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Name: Paige Welsh
Position: Facilitator and Mustang Way to Success Committee Member
Hometown: Redlands, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Business Administration major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? SLO immediately felt like home. Everyone on campus is always smiling and the sun shines most of the year. Cal Poly pride is a 24/7 thing.
Top 5 Strengths: Competition, Futuristic, Strategic, Communication, Individualization
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Name: Rachel Ainley
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Westlake Village, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Graphic Communication major with a minor in Integrated Marketing Communications
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Watching whales at Pirate's Cove with my co-leader and WOWies!
Top 5 Strengths: Includer, Communication, Responsibility, Adaptability, Empathy
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Name: Ricky Peterson
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Los Osos, CA
Year & Major: 4th Year Business Administration major with a concentration in Information Systems
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Getting a surprise thank you card from my WOWies at the transfer bonfire!
Top 5 Strengths: Input, Achiever, Individualization, Developer, Communication
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Name: Riley Brant
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Lafayette, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Architecture major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? My favorite memory is piling all 14 members of my WOW group into one giant canoe in Morro Bay and trying our hardest to not tip it over.
Top 5 Strengths: Individualization, Woo, Positivity, Communication, Empathy
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Name: Ryan Mostofi
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Menlo Park, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Mechanical Engineering major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? I choose Cal Poly because of the Learn-By-Doing philosophy and how that is applied to the engineering programs.
Top 5 Strengths: Context, Futuristic, Relator, Significance, Focus
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Name: Sam Wilson
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Computer Science major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? After my first visit to this school, I was sold that Cal Poly was different. The feeling I got from being on campus, meeting students and faculty, was very unique and hard to find on other campuses that I toured.
Top 5 Strengths: Connectedness, Empathy, Developer, Strategic, Belief
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Name: Sarah Qualle
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Ripon, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Nutrition major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? My favorite wow moment is when the fireworks go off at the end of Big Fall Welcome. I feel so connected to Cal Poly and the people around me. Everyone is feels the same excitement for the year to come.
Top 5 Strengths: Woo, Includer, Communication, Positivity, Input
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Name: Sawyer Randles
Position: Promotions, Marketing & Communications Committee Member
Hometown: Roseville, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Biological Sciences major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? The small moments were the most special. When I would drive my WOWies to the next activity we had planned and they would tell stories and laugh. Sometimes we would just sit and talk and they would mention how happy they were to have met each other and they would intently ask what we had planned next.
Top 5 Strengths: Harmony, Restorative, Adaptability, Connectedness, Learner
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Name: Sean O'Donnell
Position: Mustang Way to Success Committee Member
Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Biological Sciences major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? As soon as I walked on the campus I knew it was the place for me just seeing the people, the campus, and the beautiful area.
Top 5 Strengths: Learner, Input, Responsibility, Relator, Significance
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Name: Shakti Rajput
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Berkeley, CA
Year & Major: 4th Year Business Administration major with a concentration in Information Systems
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? My favorite part about WOW is the Big Fall Welcome. There is so much positivity, energy and love in the air which helped me get comfortable not only with my roommates but also my WOW Group!
Top 5 Strengths: Woo, Arranger, Includer, Positivity, Communication
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Name: Sophie Richman
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Year & Major: 4th Year Child Development major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? Because the minute I walked into the campus it felt like home.
Top 5 Strengths: Empathy, Developer, Communication, Harmony, Input
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Name: Stefan Rose
Position: Mustang Way to Success Committee Member and Facilitator
Hometown: Spreckels, CA
Year & Major: 3rd Year Environmental Management and Protection major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Witnessing the drastic change in my WOWies' comfort level from meeting them for the first time to saying goodbye to them on the last day of WOW, seeing that because of our orientation program these new students were ready for college.
Top 5 Strengths: Empathy, Responsibility, Restorative, Belief, Input
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Name: Tessa Manahan
Position: Events, Resources & Logistics Committee Member
Hometown: Truckee, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Environmental Earth and Soil Science major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? Bodysurfing with my WOWies at Avila Beach and watching them bond over cold water, sandy food, and bad jokes.
Top 5 Strengths: Includer, Learner, Positivity, Empathy, Individualization
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Name: Victor Muñoz
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
Year & Major: 4th Year Civil Engineering major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? My favorite WOW memory is seeing my WOW group, Group 182, run through the hype tunnel before WOW-A-RAMA.
Top 5 Strengths: Discipline, Adaptability, Intellection, Belief, Responsibility
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Name: Will Ingram
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Business Administration major
Why did you choose Cal Poly? The amazing city and the fact that nobody has just an "okay" experience.
Top 5 Strengths: Communication, Context, Competition, Individualization, Strategic
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Name: Zara Minwalla
Position: Facilitator
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Year & Major: 2nd Year Business Administration major
What is your favorite WOW moment or memory? My favorite moment was experiencing WOW-A-RAMA for the first time.
Top 5 Strengths: Discipline, Responsibility, Significance, Analytical, Harmony
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