Orange After Dark recruits undergraduate students from all class years and majors through an application and interview process to become Event Board members. We look for students who are interested in helping create, plan, execute and assess our late night events. Responsibilities include coordinating event logistics and marketing and working at OAD events.
Meet our Fabulous Students! Link
Lily Braden Link
Lily Braden (she/her/hers) Link
Lily is from Portland, Oregon, and is a member of the class of 2023. She is studying English Education with a minor in Psychology. In addition to the OAD Event Board, she is a Peer Educator for Mental Health and Empowerment through the Barnes Center, in the Honors Program, a team leader for the Students Advocating for Mental Health Empowerment (SAMHE), on the Student Advisory Council, and a FYS Peer Leader. She is excited to use her passion for planning mental health initiatives utilizing spaces on campus to help brainstorm creative OAD events!
David Cabrera Link
Courtney Conte Link
Courtney Conte (she/her/hers) Link
Courtney is from Allentown, PA and a member of the class of 2023. She is double majoring in Biology and Neuroscience with a minor in German. In addition to her work on the Event Board, Courtney is involved with FYP, plays the cello, is a member of the Honors Advisory Board, and a Global Ambassador for Study Abroad. Outside of her campus involvements and Orange After Dark, she enjoys crocheting in her free time!
Shally Da Link
Shally Da (she/her/hers) Link
Shally is from Syracuse, NY, and is a member of the class of 2023. She is a student in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Health Care Management, hoping to go into the medical field. Besides OAD, Shally is also a member of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., Campus Connect, ASIA, and MGC. Shally is known for her amazing sense of humor and love for karaoke, always bringing joy to the Event Board and at Orange After Dark Events.
Kelly Davis Link
Kelly Davis (she/her/hers) Link
Kelly is from Littleton, Massachusetts and is a member of the class of 2023. She is a student in the Whitman School of Management and Newhouse School of Public Communications majoring in Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises, and Television Radio and Film. Kelly is also involved as a founder of EmpowerU, a Whitman Ambassador, Peer Mentor, and an OttoTHON Fundraising Committee Member. Kelly’s favorite OAD events include Grocery Bingo, Pinterest Party and Paint Night. By joining the board, Kelly hopes to make campus a fun space for students to destress and make friends.
Keeva George Link
Keeva George (she/her/hers) Link
In the cozy community of Osterville's Cape Cod Academy, Keeva acquired her love of reading, writing, and teaching that led her to Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship to double major in Writing and Rheotric Studies and Policy Studies with a minor in English and Textual studies, she plans to pursue a career in public policy to serve her community. In her free time, she enjoys reading fantasy and romance novels and comics, as well as writing and running, at least when she's not shopping. She enjoys going out to eat and trying new foods with her friends, as well as attending OAD events!
Ivy Lin Link
Ivy Lin (she/her/hers) Link
Ivy is from New York City, NY, and is a member of the class of 2023. She is a student in the College of Arts & Sciences, double-majoring in History and English & Textual Studies. Besides Orange After Dark, Ivy is also a member of the A&S Dean’s Team, a Creative Writing Ambassador, and a Resident Advisor. Ivy looks forward to planning fun, engaging, and inclusive events.
Inaya Madyun Link
Inaya Madyun (she/her/hers)
Inaya is from West Chester, Pennsylvania and is a member of the class of 2023. She is in the Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Studies in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. She is also a Resident Advisor in Lawrinson Hall and a member of the Syracuse University Women’s Rugby Team. She joined the event board because she enjoyed going to OAD events her first semester and thought being part of the event board would be a great opportunity to be involved with planning OAD events.
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Inaya Madyun (she/her/hers)
Inaya is from West Chester, Pennsylvania and is a member of the class of 2023. She is in the Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Studies in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. She is also a Resident Advisor in Lawrinson Hall and a member of the Syracuse University Women’s Rugby Team. She joined the event board because she enjoyed going to OAD events her first semester and thought being part of the event board would be a great opportunity to be involved with planning OAD events.
Andrew Markarian Link
Andrew Markarian (he/him/his) Link
Andrew is a computer science major and a member of the class of '25. He was born and raised in South Boston, MA, and enjoys working out and watching and playing sports. He is excited to bring joy to students on campus through OAD.
Ivonne Millan Link
Ivonne Millan (she/her/hers) Link
Ivonne is originally from Colombia and currently lives in Randolph, NJ. A member of the class of '25, she is a psychology major and an RA at Watson Hall, as well as a desk assistant for various residence halls on campus. She also works as a research assistant at Falk College for the School of Social Work. She is involved with the Renee Crown University Honors Program, the WellsLink Leadership Program, and University Union. She enjoys movies, art, and photography, and is passionate about building a sense of community at SU through OAD.
Isha Mir Link
Isha Mir (she/her/hers) Link
Isha is from Freetown, MA and is a member of the class of '25. Her major is environmental and interior design with a minor in architecture. She is a class representative for ASID. She loves OAD because it allowed her to meet friends, and she is excited to help extend that sense of friendship and community throughout all of SU!
Erica Ng Link
Erica Ng (she/her/hers) Link
Erica is from New York City, NY, and is a member of the class of 2023. She is currently studying Psychology with minors in Biology and Public Health. She is also a member of Sigma Psi Zeta, a sorority on campus, and the mentorship coordinator of EmpowerU. Erica loves meeting new people and having fun at Orange After Dark!
Melanie Salas Link
Melanie Salas (she/her/hers) Link
Melanie is a biology major from Houston, TX and wants to be a veterinarian. She is a junior and a member of Student Association, pre-vet club, and the curling club. In her free time, she likes to run and work in her research lab. She is excited to bring joy to the community through OAD and help students put themselves out there!
Katie Showers Link
Katie Showers (she/her/hers) Link
Katie is from Albany, NY, and is student currently in the School Of Education, hoping to transfer into Whitman to pursue a degree in Business Management. In the Fall 2019 semester she participated in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, and is also a member of Alpha Chi Omega, a sorority on campus. Katie always loves to meet new people and to bring smiles to peoples faces and believes that Orange After Dark is the perfect opportunity to do so.
Madison Soto Link
Charlotte Thomas Link
Charlotte Thomas (she/her/hers) Link
Charlie is from Sacramento, CA and majors in violin performance. She loves reading, traveling, walking, music theory, and Syracuse! She is so excited to be a part of OAD.