Susi (she/هي) joined Brown University's Division of Campus Life in April of 2024, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Student Experience. In this role, Susi supports the planning and facilitation of summer onboarding for new students, Orientation, Weeks of Welcome, and the Bruno Fellow and Bruno Leader student leadership programs. Susi's previous higher education experiences in Disability Advocacy, Greek Life, and Student Activities inform her approach to creating accessible and inclusive environments for all students to achieve a deep sense of belonging at Brown.

Fun facts about Susi include: she is proficient in American Sign Language, she has two orange cats, and she is Lebanese-American. Susi enjoys iced lattes (always iced), and she can often be found patronizing Providence's local cafes and coffee shops.

B.S. Psychology, University of North Florida
M.Ed. Student Personnel in Higher Education, University of Florida

Kim joined Brown University's First Year Experience team as an Area Coordinator in February 2026. She was born and raised in New York, but has lived in New England for most of her life following high school. Kim has a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Roger Williams University and a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from University at Albany. 

Prior to working at Brown, Kim served as a Community Director at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Here, she developed a passion for student wellbeing and thriving. Kim puts a strong focus on mental health and students' sense of belonging into her roles to ensure that students can truly shine, best succeed, and feel that they can call campus a home. 

In her spare time, Kim enjoys reading, creating various crafts, completing puzzles, and adventuring around Rhode Island!

As the inaugural Director of Student Experience, Mary Jordan (she/her) leads Brown University’s First Year Experience and transition programs, and collaborates across the Division of Campus Life to deliver a cohesive, data-informed, and evidence-based student experience. She also chairs Bruno GROW for Campus Life, the division's framework for a student leader development grounded in reflection and meaning-making, and works with students one-on-one to provide strengths-based, individualized coaching and support as an interim associate dean in Student Support Services. 

Before joining the Brown community, Mary served as an assistant professor of social and behavioral sciences at Santa Fe College, where she taught and conducted research on personal and organizational leadership, global career development, learning mindsets, and equitable student success outcomes. She continues to teach and advise doctoral students in the University of Florida’s College of Education.

Mary’s favorite part of her work is partnering with Brown’s brilliant, diverse, and creative students to build a campus community where every student feels a deep sense of belonging and the opportunity to thrive. Outside of work, she enjoys rock climbing, kayaking, knitting, reading, solving Sudoku puzzles, and cheering on her children's teams at soccer, track, and field hockey. 

Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Policy, University of Florida
M.A. in Higher Education Administration, Rowan University
B.A. in Journalism and Political Science, Temple University

Teddy joined Brown University's First Year Experience team in July 2026. He was born and raised in New Jersey, but spent three years living in Germany and one year living in South Korea. Teddy completed both his BA in Information Technology and Masters in Data Science at Rutgers University and was part of the 250th graduating class.  Teddy brings a wide-variety of higher education experience to Brown, including his work with student veterans, institutional research, accreditation, student development, and teaching several college courses.   

Teddy loves to read, play video games, and travel, with London being his favorite city to visit when abroad. During COVID while his friends all learned to make bread, Teddy learned to make ice cream, earning him the nickname “Teddy Two Scoops” from one of his colleagues!

Stephanie Norris joined the Brown Community in November 2020, and serves as the Assistant Director, First Year Experience. In this role, Stephanie actively contributes to shaping the residential experience for students, ensuring a smooth transition for first-year students into university life. As Assistant Director, Stephanie works staff who live and work in our 11 first year residence halls to implement a residential experience that supports our newest Brunonians to explore Brown's Open Curriculum, develop a resource- and help- seeking mindset, find community and belonging, and live well. 

Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Justice and Law Administration in 2013 from Western Connecticut State University and her Master of Public Administration in 2019 from Penn State University. Prior to Brown, Stephanie was Director of Student Services at Education First Academy. She was responsible for the overall functioning and performance of the department of Student Services which served 700+ international students. 

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys traveling to tropical and historical destinations. She enjoys poetry, painting, eating spicy food and playing tennis. She also loves spending time with her adventurous son, family, and friends.

Teniesea joined the First Year Experience team at Brown University in July 2024. She was born in the Cayman Islands and moved to New York City where she resided for 19 years. Teniesea received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from New York University and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College. Prior to her time at Boston College, she had the opportunity to be a College Counselor for 9-12th grade students where she assisted in providing these individuals with resources towards receiving a post-secondary education. She enjoyed catering her strengths to each student and advocated for those who felt as though they did not have a voice. 

At Boston College, Teniesea worked in the Office of Residential Life in both Housing Operations and Residential Education. Through this work, she found passion in Education while incorporating her love for student wellbeing, social justice, and advocacy. 

Teniesea loves to exercise, read, watch horror movies, unwind with her cat, socialize with friends, and crack a joke.