Meet the Team

Gateways Orientation is coordinated by the Office of Student Involvement with the assistance of student leaders at the College of the Holy Cross. The Gateways Orientation Staff are student leaders who welcome new students with responsibilities throughout the planning for and implementation of Gateways Orientation.

Central Staff

Gillian Atienza
Gillian Atienza ‘27

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Chemistry

Advice to new students: Don’t be afraid to reach out to those around you. You never know what friendships and experiences you could make!

Campus involvement: WCHC 88.1 FM Radio Show Host, Club Running, Chemistry Department Teaching Assistant, Student Programs for Urban Development, American Medical Student Association, XCHROM - Women in STEM, Advocating Student Interest in Asia

Kieran Bergin
Kieran Bergin ‘27

Pronouns: he/him/his
Major: Psychology

Advice to new students: Be comfortable being uncomfortable, meeting new people and challenging yourself.

Campus involvement: College Street Capital, Campus Recreation Intramural Commissioner, Sales Club, Student Programs for Urban Development

Patrick Bohn
Patrick Bohn ‘27

Pronouns: he/him/his
Major: History and Political Science

Advice to new students: Take a class you never thought you would take, it may open your interest into a world you never thought you would enjoy.

Campus involvement: Holy Cross Rugby Football Club, Student Programs for Urban Development, Student Government Association, Admissions Tour Guide, Holy Cross Pre-Law Society

Dominika Chmielewski
Dominika Chmielewski ‘27

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Biology 

Advice to new students: Learn from your mistakes and use them as opportunities to grow. 

Campus involvement: Student Government Association, Admissions Greeter, Chaplains Office Retreat Leader, Student Research Assistant, Spring Break Immersion Program

Ben Franzone
Ben Franzone ‘26

Pronouns: he/him/his
Major: Political Science and Sociology 

Advice to new students: While the transition to college can feel intimidating, surrounding yourself with the spaces that bring you happiness will lead you to your home on the Hill. 

Campus involvement: Student Government Association, Pax Christi, SPEECH (Students Promoting Empathy Expression and Civi Harmony) Peer Educator, Spring Break Immersion Program, Ignite Retreat Leader

AnneLindle Wegman
AnneLindle Weigman '26

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Economics and Mathematics

Advice to new students: Introduce yourself to those around you. Your classmates, hallmates, and members of your orientation group are all new to Holy Cross, too.

Campus involvement: STEM+E Peer Tutor, Women’s Club Volleyball, Admissions Tour Guide, Relationship Peer Educator, Student Programs for Urban Development