New Student Orientation Staff at Lincoln Center

Christina Frankovic-Sepsi
Director for Student Involvement

A native of Bergen County, New Jersey, Christina became the Director for Student Involvement in October 2022. Christina received her undergraduate degree from Fordham University and completed her Master of the Arts in Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration from New York University.  As a proud Alumnus of Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Christina served as an Orientation Leader and an Orientation Captain during her undergraduate years. She is so excited to welcome all of the new students to our Fordham family.

Daniel A. Patterson
Associate Director for First-Year Experience

A Midwest Native, Daniel grew up in Illinois and joined the Fordham family in January of 2009. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Student Personnel at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Daniel left the cold Midwest to work at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, before heading back east to work with New Student Orientation. He is excited to meet all the new Rams in the Class of 2027!

Tucker Chorpening
Graduate Intern for First-Year Experience

Upon graduating from the University of Iowa in 2022 with bachelor's degrees in both English and Education Studies & Human Relations, Tucker left Iowa to pursue a master's degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs at New York University while serving in his role as Graduate Intern at Fordham - Lincoln Center. Having become acquainted with New York City by exploring new neighborhoods, coffee shops, and running routes, he strives to support new students in doing the same as part of the Ram Family!