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  • Terry Jackson

    Director

    Hometown: Jefferson, PA

    Education: BS in Sport and Exercise Psychology (WVU);  MS in Integrated Marketing Communications (WVU)

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths:  Restorative, Empathy, Consistency, Ideation, Responsibility

  • Nick Eiginger

    Program Coordinator, Downtown Visitors Center

    Hometown: Herndon, VA

    Education: BS in International Business and Marketing (IUP); MS in Communication Studies (WVU)

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Input, Individualization, Ideation, Arranger, Adaptability

  • Kegan Gingerich

    Program Coordinator, Evansdale Visitors Center

    Hometown: Whitmore Lake, MI

    Education: BA in Elementary Education (WVU)

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Adaptability, Communication, Developer, Positivity, Woo

  • Ryan Casto

    Program Coordinator, Evansdale Visitors Center

    Hometown: Weston, WV

    Education: BS Sport and Health Sciences, MA Sport Management

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Relator, Harmony, Developer, Empathy, Achiever

  • Jamie Shunnarah

    Graduate Assistant - Downtown Visitors Center

    Hometown: Leonardtown, MD

    Major: Digital Marketing Communications (Masters)

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Maximizer, Empathy, Woo, Competition, Discipline

  • Maria Amores

    Hometown: Martinsburg, WV

    Major: Industrial Relations & Human Resources (Undergrad: Organizational Communication Studies)

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Futuristic, Discipline, Achiever, Maximizer, Responsibility

    Interests: Yoga, Running, Reading, Baking the best VC Pepperoni Rolls

    Maria's Morgantown Recommendations:

    WVU Student Favorites: Lefty’s Pizza, Mario’s Fishbowl, Super Red Bowl

    Rainy Day Picks: Yoga class at &Yoga and pizza-making class at Nonno Carlos

    Top Study Spots: Wise Library, hammocks behind Agricultural Sciences

  • Cait Crawford

    Hometown: Columbus, OH

    Major: Animal & Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Women & Gender Studies

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Harmony, Consistency, Discipline, Significance, Focus

    Interests: The gym, reading, listening to music, and walking my dog!

    Cait's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Shopping: Alumni hall (WVU GEAR)

    Events: The amphitheater/summer concert series

    Best Study Spot: The Agriculture Sciences hammocks

  • Alisha Mauro

    Hometown: Latrobe, PA

    Major: Forensic Examiner and Psychology

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Woo, Arranger, Includer, Communication, Achiever

    Interests: Loves line dancing, anything outdoors, and reading

    Alisha's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Family-Friendly Attractions: Morgantown mini golf’s chip and putt. Chip and putt is a unique way to incorporate mini golf and real golf in a fun way for everyone to enjoy!

    Seasonal Events: In the warmer months, farmers markets and the moonlight market off of spruce street!

    Best Study Spots: The Mountainlair games area (ground floor) is my go-to study space when I don’t want total silence, but very few people! There are many hidden corners, and when you need a study break, you can play some of the many games offered!

  • Holly Rogers

    Hometown: Rockville, MD

    Major: Sport and Exercise Psychology with a minor in Addiction Studies

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Developer, Empathy, Individualization, Input, Intellection

    Interests: Crafting, sports, traveling, and being outdoors

    Holly's Morgantown Recommendations: 

    Sweet Treats: Dairy Creme Corner! It’s about a 20 minute drive, but 100% worth it!!

    Outdoor Activities: There are a lot of good walking trails that are really close to campus! My two favorites are the Rail Trail (accessible from the Visitor Center!) and Deckers Creek Trail

    WVU Gear: I find most of my gear second hand at thrift stores across the state of WV. The thrift store I’ve gotten most of my gear in has been Plato's Closet here in Morgantown!


  • Autumn Hurst

    Hometown: Grove City, PA

    Major: Nursing with a minor in Psychology

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Positivity, Communication, Developer, Achiever, Belief

    Interests: I love exploring new places, making new memories, being outdoors, and I never go anywhere without my Kindle Paperwhite! I occasionally dabble in pickleball but I’m really bad!

    Autumn's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Sweet Treats: Pop The Soda Shop for super yummy and creative sodas (I call it “Pop”)! Basically Swig in WV!

    Campus Hidden Gems: The Cafe on the ground floor of HSC South! Chick-fil-A, Which Which, and a Sushi/Burger spot! Great for Health Science majors or anyone wanting to explore a new part of campus!

    Instagrammable Places: The top of Jones Ave, overlooking the Downtown Area of campus and the Monongahela River! Beautiful sunset spot!


  • Matthew DeFilippis

    Hometown: Trumball, CT

    Major: Sport Management

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Communication, WOO, Empathy, Includer, Strategic

    Interests: Loves sports, video games, and lemonade

    Matt's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Campus Hidden Gem: The hammocks by the agricultural sciences building

    Events: Any sports game!

    Sweet Treat: Insomnia Cookies


  • Ethan Brown

    Hometown: Steubenville, OH

    Major: Environmental Soil and Water Science

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Input, Competition, Communication, Strategic, Futuristic 

    Interests: Nature Lover, Good Food, and Crafts

    Ethan's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Outdoor Activities: Coopers Rock State Forest, especially Ravens Rock

    Coffee/Quick Bite: Stonetower Brews, especially the wacky limited flavors

    Arts and Crafts: The WVU craft center, you can make your own stained glass window

  • Bernadette Burns

    Hometown: Columbus, OH

    Major:  Forensic Chemistry

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Communication, Positivity, Includer, Developer, WOO

    Interests: Loves Just Dance, painting, and hanging with my friends 

    Bernadette's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Live Entertainment: The Ruby Amphitheater!

    Best Study Spot: The third floor of the Downtown library 

    WVU Gear: A great spot to get WVU gear is Alumni Hall in Suncrest Town Center!

  • Katherine "Katie" Ball

    Hometown: Mars, PA

    Major: English with minors in Advertising, Strategic Social Media, and Theatre

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Woo, Communication, Positivity, Activator, Includer

    Interests: HUGE foodie, music nerd, casual sport enjoyer, and shopaholic

    Katie's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Family Friendly Restaurant: Mountain State Brewing Co.- where I went with my parents on my campus tour- still a Ball Family Fav!

    Student Friendly Nightlife: Check to see what sports are playing and see what's playing at the Met Theatre Downtown

    Best WVU Gear: Alumni Hall or the Book Exchange!

  • Amira Gladwell

    Hometown: Martinsburg, WV

    Major: Exercise Physiology, B.S. and Nursing, BSN 

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Context, Analytical, Input, Deliberative, Responsibility

    Interests: Loves coffee, reading, and “hot girl” walking

    Amira's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Outdoor Activities: Pop-up Farmer’s Market on Saturday Mornings

    Shopping and Local Finds: Book Exchange for souvenirs, Alumni Hall for WVU Gear, and Old School Vintage Shop for thrifts

    Events + Live Entertainment: 123 Pleasant Street for student-friendly nightlife and Blackbear Baseball games

  • Ella Brandenburg

    Hometown: Hagerstown, MD

    Major: Health Administration

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Adaptability, Communication, Competition, Command, Harmony

    Interests: Loves coffee, jewelry, and the beach

    Ella's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Coffee: Almost Heaven Desserts, The Grind, and Sugar Bar. Sugar Bar is my favorite because it has so many cute desserts and great cheesecake.

    Instagrammable places: WVU mural outside Evansdale crossing and Cooper’s Rock are great options!

    Where to hang between classes: My go to is always the Starbucks located in Seneca. There is tons of seating to study and you can pick up a drink and a quick snack before your next class.

  • Elizabeth Deering

    Hometown: Alexandria, VA

    Major: Sport Management

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Empathy, Includer, Developer, Communication, Adaptability 

    Interests: Loves hiking, reading, spending time with friends on campus, and binging movies

    Elizabeth's Morgantown Recommendations: 

    On-Campus Eatery: Einstein Bagels located in Reynolds Hall, super fast and always hits the spot!

    Best Study Spot: The sixth floor of the Downtown Wise library for a classic spot or the Natural History museum for a more cozy atmosphere

    Outdoor Activity: Cheat Lake Park for a relaxing lake day with friends

  • Luke Hallowell

    Hometown: Rocky River, OH

    Major: Sport and Exercise Psychology

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Belief, Empathy, Connectedness, Woo, Communication

    Interests: Skiing, running, weightlifting

    Luke's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Coffee: AntiquiTea House for hot drinks, Stone Tower Brews for iced drinks

    Quick Bite: Zeke’s Breakfast & Bakes 

    Sweet Treat: Dairy Creme Corner

  • Zachary Laighton

    Hometown: Boxborough, MA

    Major: Geology

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Arranger, Achiever, Competition, Restorative, Activator

    Interests: Kickboxing, pottery, hiking, skiing, whittling, backpacking and 80’s glam metal

    Zack's Morgantown Recommendations: 

    Family-Friendly Restaurants: Mountain Mama’s, House of Shawarma

    Rainy Day Activities: Bowling at Mountainlair

    Scenic Overlooks: Dorsey's Knob and Ravens Rock

  • Maria Felsher

    Hometown: Perryopolis, PA  

    Major: Criminology & Psychology

    Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Achiever, Individualization, Input, Deliberative, Relator

    Interests: I love coffee, reading, and all things true crime!

    Maria's Morgantown Recommendations:

    Coffee: Stone Tower Brews

    WVU Gear: Alumni Hall

    Best Study Spots: The Eberly student lounge or Woodburn Circle!