AJ Seymour
Hometown:
Northbrook, IL
Major:
TV, Radio, Film
Interests:
Outdoorsy things, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, dogs, fun socks
Favorite Quote:
“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards”
Thoughts on Seeds:
Seeds is such an amazing opportunity that I feel so grateful to get to experience. Spending time engaging in service with these passionate, genuine, and generous leaders inspires me to become a better version of myself.
Cynthia Kar
Hometown:
Las Vegas, NV
Major:
Computer Science
Interests:
Sitcoms, nail art, cooking, How I Met Your Mother, community service, engaging more people in STEM
Other Organizations:
Resident Advisor, U100, Ottothon
Favorite quote:
“Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can imagine.” Alan Turing, Imitation Game
Thoughts on Seeds:
Since I never visited or met anyone else prior to moving in at Syracuse University, I felt very out of place. However, within a month, OrangeSeeds has become my family and support system here. We do so many community service projects that you could never leave a meeting feeling anything less than fulfilled. Everyone wants to change the world, and with OrangeSeeds, I feel a little a little closer to achieving that goal.
Denise Romero
Hometown:
New York, New York
Major(s):
English Textual Studies and Writing and Rhetoric
Fun Fact:
My parents let me get four tattoos but won’t let me get a nose piercing
Emma Rothman
Hometown:
Cranford, NJ
Major:
Citizenship and Civic Engagement and Geography
Interests:
Swimming with sharks, playing volleyball, eating oranges, and enjoying the outdoors.
Other Organizations:
Syracuse University Red Cross Chapter
Favorite Quote:
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” most famously said by the Lorax.
Thoughts on Seeds:
I am so honored and excited to be a seed because the OrangeSeed family is like no other, we get to give back the community while making friendships that will last a lifetime.
Erin King
Hometown:
Avon, Ohio
Major:
Biomedical Engineering
Fun Fact:
I’m 25% Chinese and have two red-headed brothers who are also 25% Chinese. I also have the coolest Seed Sibling in all of the land – the handsome and talented Will DeVito
Gursimar Singh
Hometown:
Warwick, NY
Major:
Public Health
Interests:
Volunteering, sports, Netflix, music, traveling, baking
Other Organizations:
U100, Resident Advisor
Favorite Quote:
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” – Dalai Lama
Thought on Seeds:
I am so grateful to be a part of such an amazing organization here at Syracuse University! Thanks to OrangeSeeds, I have found a group of amazing individuals who share the common passion of trying to make a difference in the world!
Isabella Falcione
Isabella Falcione, 2020 – Co-Director
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Major:
Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Interests:
Cooking, doing crafty things, watching The Office, fashion, The Food Network, Pittsburgh Penguins
Organizations:
OrangeSeeds, First Year Players, University 100
Favorite Quote:
“Let your smile change the world, but don’t let the world change your smile.”
Thoughts on OrangeSeeds:
OrangeSeeds is such an incredible family on the SU campus, and I am forever grateful to be a member of this organization. It is a place that allowed me to grow professionally, as well as opened me up to other organizations on campus. OrangeSeeds gave me the opportunity to meet the BEST people. I love being able to go out into the community each week, doing various tasks to help better the city of Syracuse! I am thrilled to see what this school year brings! YAY SEEDS
Jackson Calhoun
Hometown:
Warwick, NY
Major:
Biology on Pre-Med Track
Interests:
Volunteering, sports, Netflix, music, traveling
Other Organizations:
Active Minds, Honors Advisory Board
Favorite Quote:
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” – Dalai Lama
Thought on Seeds:
I am so grateful to be a part of such an amazing organization here at Syracuse University! Thanks to OrangeSeeds, I have found a group of amazing individuals who share the common passion of trying to make a difference in the world!
Michael DiNardo
Michael DiNardo, 2020 – Co-Director
Hometown:
Thornwood, New York
Major:
Accounting and Finance
Interests:
Community service, baseball (Mets), basketball, (Knicks), and football (Giants)
Organizations:
OrangeSeeds, Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, Student Association, ottoTHON, Whitman Peer Mentor, Honors Peer Mentor, and LIE Learning Community Peer Mentor
Favorite Quote:
“There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.” – Derek Jeter
Thoughts on OrangeSeeds:
I believe OrangeSeeds is an amazing opportunity that students must take advantage of. I look forward to working with each and every one of my fellow Seeds every week and I think it is great how we have already seemed to come together as a family so far. I cannot wait to see all of the memories we create down the road.
Noah Goldmann
Hometown:
Nanuet, NY
Major:
Undecided in Arts & Sciences, but thinking Math, Econ, and Citizenship and Civic Engagement
Interests:
Playing cello, traveling, reading, watching Manchester United and the New York Yankees, playing FIFA 2012 on the Wii
Organizations:
OrangeSeeds, Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra, Young Scholars, Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee, Spanish Club
Favorite Quote:
“The plan is to fan this spark into a flame.” –Hamilton
Thoughts on OrangeSeeds:
OrangeSeeds has been a phenomenal aspect of my time here at Syracuse. In addition to the volunteer and professional development facets of the program, the camaraderie and enthusiasm shared by the seeds make this experience truly special. You will not find a better group of people anywhere at the university.
Nyla Mary Mulcahy
Hometown:
Bayonne, NJ
Major:
Marketing Management
Interests:
Laughing, Hiking, Dancing, The Office, Soccer, Basketball, Hugs, RomComs, Glee, Pizza, Concerts
Other Organizations:
Women in Leadership, Entrepreneurship Club
Favorite Quote:
“You only get one life, it’s actually your duty to live it as full as possible” –JoJo Moyes
Thoughts on Seeds:
OrangeSeeds has connected me with some of the most incredible people I have ever met. It has allowed me to be myself and be confident in everything I do. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by others who share the same passions as I do and are always eager to lend a helping hand. OrangeSeeds is my family and I could not be more grateful to have such genuine, loving and amazing humans in my life.
Seth Dawicki
Hometown:
Boyertown, PA
Major:
Biochemistry
Interests:
Guitar, Snowboarding, Friends, Family, Service, Netflix, Thai Food, Coffee
Other Organizations:
Young Scholars
Favorite Quote:
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” -Ghandi
Thoughts on Seeds:
OrangeSeeds is an amazing program with amazing people. I am so happy to be a part of the Seed Family and work as a team to make a difference!