Undergraduate Orientation

Bruno Fellows

The Bruno Fellows are a dynamic group of student leaders who support the planning and implementation of New Student Orientation and Weeks of Welcome.

Bruno Fellows

The Bruno Fellows are a dynamic group of student leaders who support the planning and implementation of New Student Orientation and Weeks of Welcome.

Meet your 2026 Bruno Fellows!

  • Jeanus posing with a Bruno bear stuffed animal on his head

    Jeanus Canlapan

    Bruno Fellow
    Jeanus-luc_canlapan@brown.edu

    Hey! My name is Jeanus-Luc Canlapan, and I'm part of the class of 2027! I'm studying Biomedical Engineering, and I'm from Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

    • Ask me about: Campus life, the Filipino Alliance, studying biomedical/bioengineering, or anything else! 

    • Fun Fact: I was named after Jean-Luc Picard, a Star Trek character.

    • Favorite NSO Event: Ice Cram Social & Orientation Dance. 

    • Color Team: As one of the Bruno Fellows on the Red Team, I handle the promotion of our events and outreach to first years alongside our other fellow, Chris!

    I'm really eager to help make this year's orientation an amazing experience!

  • Avery posing with a Bruno bear stuffed animal while making a surprised face

    Avery Espiritu (he/him)

    Bruno Fellow
    avery_espiritu@brown.edu

    Hello! My name is Avery Espiritu! I am a member of the class of 2027 studying Applied Math-Computer Science, and I am from East Hanover, New Jersey. 

    • Ask me about: Shopping classes, the computer science concentration, theater and acting opportunities, or anything in between!

    • Fun Facts: I am a former professional child actor, I have over 1000 hours in the Sims 4, and I am a huge Survivor fan!

    • Favorite NSO Event: Ice Cream Social. 

    • Color Team: I’m a Bruno Fellow on the Brown team alongside Akshat, where we lead Bruno Leader recruitment, internal communications, and Bruno Leader training. 

    Outside of my classes, I spend much of my time involved in student theater, performing in many shows across campus, and being chair of the board for Musical Forum, a student theater group that produces musicals! I am also on the internal events committee for Filipino Alliance!

  • Luca smiling while holding out a Bruno bear stuffed animal

    Luca Gwathmey

    Bruno Fellow
    luca_gwathmey@brown.edu

    Hi! My name is Luca Gwathmey, I’m part of the class of 2028 studying Economics from Alexandria, Virginia.

    • Ask me about: The Snowsports club, cool classes in the Political Science and International Affairs department, Pottery at Brown, and why the Sharpe Refectory reigns supreme.
    • Fun Facts: I will attempt any recipe thrown my way, I took a gap year before coming to Brown, and I’m extremely good at Just Dance.
    • Favorite NSO Event: Game Night and The Silent Disco.
    • Color Team: I am a Bruno Fellow on the Gold Team, alongside Abigail, and responsible for planning orientation and first-year activities, coordinating event planning, and handling other operations and logistics.

    I am of course always happy to talk about what Brown has to offer, but please feel free to ask questions about anything at all. Reach out whenever, I’m here to help and listen as much as you need!

  • Abigail holding teddie bear bruno and giving him a kiss on the cheek

    Abigail Mammo

    Bruno Fellow
    Abigail_mammo@brown.edu

    Howdy! My name is Abigail Mammo. I am a member of the class of 2028 studying cognitive science from Nashville, Tennessee.

    • Ask me about: Brown Debate Union, the Community Dialogues Project, Brown's Initiative for Policy, or the Ethiopian Eritrean Student Association.

    • Fun Facts: I love trying new coffee shops, watching American football, and engaging with my local church community.

    • Favorite NSO Event: The Silent Disco. 

    • Color Team: I am a Bruno Fellow on the Gold Team and responsible for planning orientation and first-year activities, coordinating event planning, and handling other operations and logistics.

    If you have any questions related to those topics, or questions about anything at all, please reach out! I’d love to chat :)

  • Akshat posing with a Bruno bear stuffed animal with his pinky on his cheek

    Akshat Mehta

    Bruno Fellow
    akshat_mehta@brown.edu

    Hi! I’m Akshat Mehta, a member of the class of 2027 from Fresno, California studying psychology and pre-med.

    • Ask be about: being a rural student @ Brown!

    • Fun Facts: I have two little siblings and facetime them every night. I grew up in Iowa — you’ve been warned.

    • Favorite NSO Event: Brown Runs Costco & the Orientation Dance.

    • Color Team: I’m a Bruno Fellow on the Brown team alongside Avery, where we lead Bruno Leader recruitment, internal communications, and Bruno Leader training.

    Please feel free to reach out to chat about anything that’s on your mind about Brown or the new Brunonian experience. :) 

  • Chris smiling while holding a Bruno bear stuffed animal

    Chris Payne

    Bruno Fellow
    Chris_payne@brown.edu

    Hey! My name is Chris Payne, a member of the class of 2028 studying applied math-bio from Boulder, Colorado. 

    • Ask me about: APMA / Applies Math DUG & Providence food recs!

    • Fun Facts about me: I have 10k trophies in Clash Royale, love sweet treats, and played over 6 sports in my life.

    • Favorite NSO Event: Orientation Dance and the Ice Cream Social

    • Color Team: I’m a Bruno Fellow on the Red Team (shoutout Jeanus), which means I’m responsible for our outreach, promotion, and social media (@newbrunonians).

    Super pumped and grateful to be a part of New Student Orientation! Please feel free to ask me about anything and everything on your mind :)