Xavier University of Louisiana

CENTER FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

A unit of the Division of Student Services
University Center, Rm. 316
1 Drexel Drive Box 17
NOLA 70125
Phone: (504) 520-5133
Fax: (504) 520-7948

Mrs. Typhanie Jasper-Butler
Director CSLS

Ms. Christy Lagarde
Associate Director, Service and Civic Engagement

Mr. David Lewis
Associate Director, Leadership and Transition Programs

Ms. Kendra Warren
Outreach Coordinator

2012-2013 PDPC Members

	Name: Kaylise Trahan, Student Co-Director Classification: Senior Hometown: Lafayette, LA Major: Biology/Pre-Med Career Aspiration: Pediatrician Campus Involvement: Miss Junior 2011-2012, Sophomore Class President, Teaching Young Children volunteer, Outreach Day volunteer, Spring Fest Chair Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: My Freshman Orientation experience was very beneficial and made me feel welcomed; therefore, I wanted to give back and make sure every freshman has an even better experience. Fun Fact: I once sang the “Barney song” in a beauty pageant.
	Name: Michael Seaberry,Student Co-Director Classification: Junior Hometown: Lake Charles, LA Major: Biology/Pre-Med Career Aspiration: Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine / Disease Specialist Campus Involvement: Sophomore Class President 2011-2012; Freshman Class Vice-President 2010-2011; Peer Dean Association; Spring Fest Committee Chair; Homecoming Committee Chair Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: I wanted to become a part of PDA because I have a passion for mentoring. Being a member of this organization allows me to meet new people and mentor them. Fun Fact: I learned sign-language in high school and have since been working toward becoming fluent.
	Name: Raven Jackson, Student Coordinator, Registration & Public Relations Classification: P3 Hometown: Palmetto, LA Major: Doctor of Pharmacy Career Aspiration: Rid the world of medical illiteracy Campus Involvement: Kappa Psi Community Service Chair; P1 & P2 Class Community Service Chair; MLK Day of Service Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: To become an integral part of an association that tremendously impacted my bridge from high school to college. Fun Fact: I didn’t eat Wendy’s for the first time until I was 17.
	Name: Celeste Edwards, Assistant Student Coordinator, Registration & Public Relations Classification: Junior Hometown: Lafayette, LA Major: Biology/Pre-Med Career Aspiration: Pediatric Ophthalmologist Campus Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; XU LOVE Mentor; Eucharistic Minister; Class of 2014 E-Board (2011-2012); XU Cheerleader 2010-2011. Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: To be a positive role model for incoming freshmen. Fun Fact: I have a black belt in karate!
	Name: Lawrence Jackson, Student Coordinator, Business Recruitment & Marketing Classification: Senior Hometown: Garland, TX Major: Psychology/Pre-Med Career Aspiration: Pediatric Neurosurgeon Campus Involvement: SGA Chief of Staff; Congress Person-At-Large (2011-2012); Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Vice President); Spring Fest Committee Chair; XU LOVE Mentor Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: I wanted to be able to impact incoming freshmen in a positive way. Fun Fact: I like riding motorcycles.
	Name: Kaitland Brannon, Assistant Student Coordinator, Business Recruitment & Marketing Classification: Junior Hometown: Houston, TX Major: Mathematics Career Aspiration: Neonatal Surgeon Campus Involvement: Class of 2014 Class President; Class of 2014 Treasurer (2011-2012); Math Lab tutor; Spring Fest Committee Co-Chair; Alpha Kappa Mu; Alpha Lambda Delta Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: As I freshman, I fell in love with the experience and wanted to share it with others! Fun Fact: My pinky toe does not touch the ground!
	Name: Yves-Yvette Young, Student Coordinator, Community Plunge Classification: Junior Hometown: St. Paul, MN Major: Psychology Career Aspiration: Public Health / Adolescent Health Issues Campus Involvement: Mobilization At Xavier (MAX) Project Coordinator, XU LOVE Project Coordinator; Peer Educator; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: My freshman Orientation was amazing and I want to give the new freshmen the same experience! I want them to feel the love of the Xavier family. Fun Fact: My initials are “YYY”!
	Name: Marvin Stewart, Logistics Coordinator Classification: Senior Hometown: St. Francisville, LA Major: Chemistry/Pre-Med Career Aspiration: Orthodontist Campus Involvement: Xavier Activities Board Committee Chair; Chemistry Club; Collegiate 100 (Treasurer) Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: I used to be shy so I wanted to help students transition to the Xavier family through Orientation as I did. Fun Fact: I’m really goofy! I enjoying playing sports – especially soccer.
	Name: Jeanece Kelly, Logistics Coordinator Classification: Junior Hometown: Everywhere, USA Major: Sociology / Health Management Systems Career Aspiration: Pilot in the US Air Force Campus Involvement: Xavier Activities Board President; XU LOVE Mentor; Spring Fest Treasurer; Homecoming Committee Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: I loved my freshman Orientation experience, and I wanted to contribute to that experience for other new students. Fun Fact: I am a military brat and have lived all around the world!
	Name: Christina Patterson, Logistics Coordinator Classification: Senior Hometown: New Orleans, LA Major: Biology/Pre-Med Career Aspiration: Medical Doctor (OB/Gyn) Campus Involvement: Biology Club; Peer Dean Association; XU LOVE Mentor; AED Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: I wanted to be actively involved and have an active voice in Orientation. Fun Fact: I love, love, love cranberry juice!
	Name: Donielle Williams, Logistics Coordinator Classification: Junior Hometown: Fayetteville, GA Major: Biology / Pre-Dental Career Aspiration: Orthodontist Campus Involvement: XU Gold Star Dance Team; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society; Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: I desired to play a key role in ensuring that incoming students make a smooth transition to college while simultaneously experiencing what it is like to be a Xavierite! Fun Fact: I was born in Hawaii!
	Name: Corey Arnold, Logistics Coordinator Classification: Junior Hometown: Houston, TX Major: Biochemistry Career Aspiration: Medical Research Campus Involvement: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (President); Alpha Lambda Delta; Xavier Activities Board; Housing Judicial Review Board Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: I wanted to encourage incoming freshmen to promote school spirit and campus involvement. I also wanted to serve as a role model to my peers. Fun Fact: I do not know how to ride a bike but I do know how to ride a horse!
	Name: Terrence Thompson, Logistics Coordinator Classification: Senior Hometown: Port Barre, LA Major: Biology / Pre-Med Career Aspiration: Obstetrician/Gynecologist Campus Involvement: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Peer Dean Association; SpringFest Event Co-Chair; Biology Club; Served as Mr. Junior 2011-2012; MAX Volunteer; XU LOVE Mentor Why I decided to be part of Peer Dean Association: I decided to become a part of Peer Dean Association because of the Peer Deans I had during my freshman year. I was totally unaware of everything I needed to do throughout Orientation and the academic year and they helped me transition myself into the college atmosphere and guided me along my freshman year. I wanted to give back what they gave to me to every freshman class that came in while I was still attending Xavier University. Fun Fact: I am a country boy, and I like hunting, riding 4-wheelers, and riding horses!