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Professional Staff
Professional Staff
Frank Garcia-Ornelas, MSW
Inaugural Associate Director
Bridge Scholars Program
Hometown: Kansas City, KS
Welcome to Brown! My name is Frank (or Tío/Uncle Frank to some), and I’m the Inaugural Associate Director of the Bridge Scholars Program. First and foremost, I’m here to support and uplift students like yourself, students with big dreams, real talent, and the resilience to keep going when things get tough. As a first-generation college student, I know what it’s like to step into the unknown. My journey taught me the power of community, self-belief, and knowing when to lean on others.
My work is inspired by my mother, Rita Ornelas-Garcia, who taught me to lead with empathy, care, and love. Because of her, my mission is to create spaces that celebrate your uniqueness, support your growth as a leader, and make sure you feel comfortable being your whole self here.
As we continue to grow we are doing our best to build a "BRIDGE" toward growth, belonging, and ultimately…your graduation day. I hope you consider applying for the program and if you have any questions please, please, please send them my way! CONGRATULATIONS again on your acceptance to Brown!
I can’t wait to meet you.
Summer Professional Staff
Summer Professional Staff
Christina Smith, PhD
Christina Smith, PhD
Bridge Scholars Faculty
UNIV 101: Being Proactive and Reflective in Your Education
Matthew Goode, PhD
Matthew Goode, PhD
Bridge Scholars Faculty
UNIV 102: Intercultural Competence
for Leadership
Kristi Kaeppel, PhD
Kristi Kaeppel, PhD
Bridge Scholars Co-Curricular Associate
Co-curricular Program and Design
25-26 Academic Year Bridge Scholar Undergraduate Staff
25-26 Academic Year Bridge Scholar Undergraduate Staff
Lina Canales '28
Lina Canales '28
Sheridan Learning Ambassador
Concentration: Applied Math-Econ
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
What’s one campus resource you wish every first-year knew about?
Center for career exploration!
Daniel Tovar '29
Daniel Tovar '29
Sheridan Learning Ambassador
Concentration: Chemical engineering
Hometown: Hempstead, NY
What’s one campus resource you wish every first-year knew about?
Handshake through Brown, to access job and networking opportunities!
Yusef Lateef '28
Yusef Lateef '28
Sheridan Learning Ambassador
Concentration: Applied Mathematics-Biology
Sciences,Technology, and Society
Hometown: Queens, NY
What’s one campus resource you wish every first-year knew about?
Free peer-led tutoring with the Sheridan Center!
Katie Owens '29
Katie Owens '29
Sheridan Learning Ambassador
Concentration: Biology
Hometown: Taylorsville, NC
What’s one campus resource you wish every first-year knew about?
The U-Fli center!
Katerin Pineda '29
Katerin Pineda '29
Sheridan Learning Ambassador
Concentration: Public Health
Hometown: Bridgeport, CT
What’s one campus resource you wish every first-year knew about?
Tutoring through the Sheridan center is super helpful!
Liyat Zekarias '28
Liyat Zekarias '28
Sheridan Learning Ambassador
Concentration: Cognitive Neuroscience
Hometown: Chicago, IL
What’s one campus resource you wish every first-year knew about?
The Career Center!
25-26 Summer Bridge Scholar Undergraduate Staff
25-26 Summer Bridge Scholar Undergraduate Staff
*** this position will be posted in workday in mid to late February
Open Position
Open Position
Bridge Scholars Peer Counselor
Open Position
Open Position
Bridge Scholars Peer Counselor
Open Position
Open Position
Bridge Scholars Peer Counselor
Open Position
Open Position
Bridge Scholars Peer Counselor
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