An Ohio native, Emily Orsini is a graduate of Archbishop Hoban, a Holy Cross High School in Akron. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lourdes University where she was a student-athlete playing women’s basketball all four years. Emily was extremely involved in orientation programs and Student Activities and served as a Peer Mentor for the First Year Experience classes. At Lourdes, Emily was able to uncover her passion for mentoring and working with students. She went on to earn her Master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Toledo. There, she served as the Graduate Assistant for The Office of Student Advocacy and Support and interned in the office of New Student Orientation. Emily is going into her 3rd year as serving  as the Rector of PW. Emily loves spending time with her family and friends, enjoys working out, a coffee enthusiast and book worm, a huge sports fanatic (GO IRISH!!), frequent Target shopper and her most favorite thing to do is spend time with her pup Louie.