Four orientation leaders stand in the middle of a group circle during a game at a summer orientation session. All orientation leaders are wearing a version of khaki pants or shorts and their signature UB blue and white polos.

Meet the Staff

The Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs team helps new students successfully begin their college journey. Through the New to UB process students prepare for academic and personal success as new UB Bulls.

Full Time Professional Staff

Matt Ardila-Weigand

he/him

DIRECTOR
Hometown: Horseheads, NY
Years at UB: 25

UB students are smart, motivated, and passionate about making a difference in the world. It’s a privilege for me to work with and learn from them every day, as they prepare for life in and beyond college.

Chrissy Daniel

she/her

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Hometown: Willard, OH
Years at UB: 12

There’s something special about UB and the students who choose to study here. Our “New to UB” programs allow us to prepare students for a meaningful college experience from the start of their journey.

Beth Kropf

she/her

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Hometown: Newfane, NY
Years at UB: First Professional Year

There are so many positive things about UB: the students, the city of Buffalo, and the energy. Everyone at UB has the opportunity to thrive here and after graduation, and that is why I am True Blue.

Ann Marie Lester

she/her

COORDINATOR - OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Years at UB: 6

Spending time away from my hometown caused my “BuffaLOVE” to grow exponentially. In my position, I love sharing my hometown love with all of UB’s newest Bulls, while also helping to create memorable programs that support their transition to UB!

Vacant

COORDINATOR - STUDENT STAFF

Vacant

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Traliyah Carey

she/her

GRADUATE INTERN

Chris Jackson

he/him

GRADUATE INTERN

Sierra Mills

she/her

GRADUATE INTERN

Maddie Setpanek

she/her

GRADUATE INTERN

Student Staff

UB undergraduate students play an integral role in assisting new students and their families as they transition to life at UB. From orientation through your first semester, current students help implement New to UB programs and share their expert insight as UB students.