Orientation, Transition, and Family Engagement is led by full-time professional staff and part-time graduate assistants who have extensive experience and expertise in working with new student and family programs. The professional staff collaborate closely with colleagues across campus to design a holistic transition experience for new students and families/supporters while partnering with student leaders to bring each individual program to fruition.
The OTF staff welcomes you to campus and looks forward to supporting you when you arrive on the Hilltop!
Ana Gutierrez-Perez
Ana Gutierrez-Perez (she/her) is the Director of Orientation, Transition, and Family Engagement. Ana provides leadership to manage and further develop new student programs. Ana is originally from Fort Worth, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Tarleton State University, a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Georgetown University. After graduating from Georgetown, Ana worked at Tulane University’s Office of First-Year Experience and the Office of Student Orientation and Transition at the University of Maryland in College Park.
AJ Gluchowski
AJ Gluchowski (he/him) is the Graduate Assistant for Orientation Programs. He is from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and grew up playing bagpipes with the Liberty High School Grenadier Band. He graduated with honors from the University of Mary Washington (UMW) with a B.A. in Communication and Digital Studies, and is now studying Communication, Culture, and Technology at Georgetown. During his time at UMW, AJ spent a lot of time working with the New Student Programs team, facilitating both orientation and transition programs.
Lara Jenko
My name is Lara, and I call Slovenia home. I’m currently working towards a Human Resource Management degree here at GU. I help with transition programs, such as GWOW and Cornerstone, helping students feel more at home on the Hilltop. Working with Ana and AJ is always fun, and I’m excited to continue making a positive impact!
