We are open to serve you!
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
For general inquiries, contact 613-533-6000 ext. 79109.
Our mailing address:
Student Experience Office (SEO)
Division of Student Affairs
146 Stuart St.
LaSalle - 2nd floor
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 2V8
E-mail: student.experience@queensu.ca
Meg Ferriman
Meg (she/her) is responsible for the operational and strategic oversight of the Student Experience Office. Meg loves reading, cooking, and traveling back home to Cape Breton whenever she gets the chance
Phone: (613) 533-6000 ext. 78295 Email: meg.ferriman@queensu.ca
Melissa Burke
Coordinator, Orientation and Transition
- Fall University Orientation
Melissa takes the lead on Fall Orientation and the First Years Not in Residence (FYNIRS) program, as well as, other transition projects throughout the academic year. Melissa enjoys photography, travel and spending time with her nephews!
Phone: (613) 533-6000 ext. 75112 Email: melissa.burke@queensu.ca
Gabriela Ludusan
Coordinator, Peer Programs
- Q Success
- BISC Mentorship Program
- Peer Mentoring
Hello! My name is Gabriela Ludusan and I coordinate Mentorship Programs through the Student Experience Office. I’ve been a formal and informal mentor throughout my life and supporting others to find their strengths is an extremely rewarding experience to me! I have a curious nature and I like trying new things all the time, whether it’s a new recipe, a new book, a new idea or a new place to travel. Hope you have a wonderful time at Queen’s!
Phone: (613) 533-6000 ext. 75115 Email: gabriela.ludusan@queensu.ca
Laura Cummings-Bentley
Communications and Administrative Coordinator - On Leave
Laura is the Communications and Administrative Coordinator at the Student Experience Office. Her role is split between SEO comms, social media promotion, Raftr, and website management and office administration, planning and logistical support for programming, and casual staff timekeeping. She is here to help!
Phone: (613) 533-6000 ext. 79339 Email: laura.cb@queensu.ca
Hanna Knowles
Coordinator, Student & Transition Programs
Hanna (she/her) takes the lead on SOAR (Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources), as well as other engagement events throughout the academic year. These help students connect with each other and to resources and supports on campus. Outside of the SEO and when not travelling, she enjoys spending most of her time (and money) on her horse.
Email: hanna.knowles@queensu.ca
Joshua Marasigan
My name is Joshua Marasigan, and I am a second year Concurrent Education student studying French, history and indigenous studies. I work under the SEO as the Student Leadership Facilitator, where I assist in logistical planning and execution of university orientation. In my personal time, I’m a huge fan of the circus arts and I am currently working on improving my juggling, plate-spinning, and unicycle skills.
Alicia Parker
Hello! My name is Alicia Parker and I am going into my second year at Queen’s and am majoring in Life Science. This summer, I’m working at the SEO as the Transition Projects Student Assistant to help incoming first year students with their transition to Queen’s. One key aspect of this is planning and executing FYNIRS orientation! I love meeting new people and working with others, even if it’s on zoom!
Veronica Sewilski
Hi I’m Veronica Sewilski, and I just finished my fourth year at Queen’s in Gender Studies. I work at the SEO as the SOAR Student Assistant. My role involves creating and facilitating online events and programming for incoming students to access the Summer before they come to Queen’s. I also supervise our lovely SOAR Peer Ambassadors! This summer, you can find me learning how to skateboard (and failing miserably at it) and crocheting my own sweater!
Natalee Veisi
My name is Natalee and I'm currently in my third year of Concurrent Education, studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. This is my third year as the Student Development Programs Assistant of the SEO, where I help create skill-building programs and content to support the holistic development of students. I love soup, being outdoors, and working through awkward stare downs on Zoom. Feel free to reach out to discuss anything and everything to do with getting involved at Queen's!
Aloka Wijesundara Mudiyanselage
My name is Aloka, and I am in my third year studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with a Certificate in Business. I am the SEO's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Assistant. In this role I help plan and promote EDI programming, focusing on logistical planning for EDI trainings and working with our lovely team of facilitators. In my free time, you can find me reading a book or concocting new coffee recipes at home!
Khadija Farooq
Hi there! I'm Khadija Farooq and I'm a second year Health Sciences student. I'm delighted to have the opportunity to meet, to greet, and to support the Student Experience Office (SEO) in my role as a Reception Assistant. I spend most of my free time catching up on sleep, watching K-dramas, or lost in a book, in an adventure far far away. :)
Jessica Chu
My name is Jessica and I’m in my fourth year of Concurrent Education majoring in Physics with a Certificate in Business! I work as the Student Team Lead for the Q Success Program. I help ensure the successful operations of the mentorship program, providing guidance to our senior mentors and mentors who in turn support first year students in their transition to Queen’s. In my spare time, I enjoy going for bike rides and cooking!
Angela Liu
Hello, my name is Angela Liu and I'm at Queen's for first year Health Sciences. I'm working as a Reception Assistant at the Student Experience Office, which means I get the fun job of interacting with anyone that may wander into our corner of the world and to help them with anything they may need. I also generally help around the office, and it's been fun to get to know the inner workings of the university more. I love watching Netflix and have recently been watching La Casa de Papel under a friend's recommendation. Come check out the SEO and I'd love to help with anything you need!
Avery Goreglad
Hello everyone! I’m Avery Goreglad, a first-year engineering student and one of the Reception Assistants for the Student Experience Office here at Queen's! I help students, faculty and guests access resources they may need, and work to cultivate a positive and welcoming environment. Away from school, you may see me drawing everything from stick figures to superheroes, or playing volleyball with my brother!