Undergraduate Orientation

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.