The orientation and first year experience team helps new students and families successfully transition to Berklee—academically, socially, and personally. We create programs and experiences that foster connection and belonging as students begin their Berklee journey. From orientation to ongoing first year events, our team is here to support students in finding their rhythm and building community from day one.
Cheyenne Bryan (she/her/hers) serves as the Assistant Director of Student Clubs. In her current role, she helps support student organizations and provide leadership development for student leaders. Cheyenne can be reached at cbryan1@berklee.edu
Associate Director of Orientation and First Year Experience
TaLaya Clanton joined Berklee in August 2021. In her current role, she oversees and coordinates programming that supports students and families as they transition to become part of the Berklee community.
Loren Glaser (she/her) has been at Berklee since February 2016. Her current role provides leadership to the orientation and first year experience team. She oversees the behind-the-scenes aspects of orientation, welcome week, first year programming as well as family orientation and programming. You can reach Loren at lglaser@berklee.edu.
Shawn J. Moore joined Berklee in April 2025. In his current role, he leads initiatives that promote student engagement and leadership development, facilitating the creation of spaces and experiences where students can thrive and navigate their academic and co-curricular journeys with intention, impact, and belonging. You can reach him at smoore9@berklee.edu.
Assistant Director of Orientation and First-Year Experience
Jessica (she/her) has been at Berklee since 2025. In her current role, she oversees and coordinates programming that supports students and families as they transition to become part of the Berklee community. You can reach Jessica at jsmith76@berklee.edu.
Student Involvement and Programming
The student involvement and programming team oversees student clubs, organizations, a variety of student programming (for example: Fallfest, Mingus Madness, Winter Closet, Senior Week), and the Center for Campus Life navigation desk.
Cheyenne Bryan (she/her/hers) serves as the Assistant Director of Student Clubs. In her current role, she helps support student organizations and provide leadership development for student leaders. Cheyenne can be reached at cbryan1@berklee.edu
Associate Director of Orientation and First Year Experience
TaLaya Clanton joined Berklee in August 2021. In her current role, she oversees and coordinates programming that supports students and families as they transition to become part of the Berklee community.
Loren Glaser (she/her) has been at Berklee since February 2016. Her current role provides leadership to the orientation and first year experience team. She oversees the behind-the-scenes aspects of orientation, welcome week, first year programming as well as family orientation and programming. You can reach Loren at lglaser@berklee.edu.
Shawn J. Moore joined Berklee in April 2025. In his current role, he leads initiatives that promote student engagement and leadership development, facilitating the creation of spaces and experiences where students can thrive and navigate their academic and co-curricular journeys with intention, impact, and belonging. You can reach him at smoore9@berklee.edu.
Assistant Director of Orientation and First-Year Experience
Jessica (she/her) has been at Berklee since 2025. In her current role, she oversees and coordinates programming that supports students and families as they transition to become part of the Berklee community. You can reach Jessica at jsmith76@berklee.edu.
The Campus Life navigation desk is staffed throughout the year by trained student staff who share information about on-campus programming, student leadership opportunities, orientation and family event experiences, commuter services, residential and dining offerings, discounts, off-campus experiences, and so much more.
Every undergraduate student has a personalized support team to guide their educational journey throughout their time at Berklee. Your success advisor—your main point person at Berklee—collaborates with a group of specialized wellness, financial, accessibility, international, major, and career advisors who are all here to support your success.
Associate Director of Orientation and First Year Experience
Director of Orientation and First Year Experience
Associate Director of Student Involvement
Assistant Director of Orientation and First-Year Experience
