Student Affairs
About Us
COVID-19 Update
As of Monday, March 16, OSE professional staff will mostly be working remotely and our office space is closed based on University guidance. We are still a resource for you and available to connect virtually. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any inquiries. Please email studentengagement@stanford.edu or fraternityandsororitylife@stanford.edu or reach out to a staff member (see VSO staff members below).
Overview
At the Office of Student Engagement, we are dedicated to helping students find community and foster passions while developing leadership and life skills.
- We support all recognized student organizations, advise ASSU and the sophomore and junior class council, and offer leadership development and training.
- We help individual students connect with student organizations and other activities outside the classroom.
- We work to cultivate a student community that values inclusivity, equity, respect, collaboration, and balance.
General Information
Location: Old Union, 2nd Floor, Suite 206 (closed until further notice)
Office Hours: 9 am–5 pm (Mon–Fri).
Peer Advisor Hours: First check the calendar for hours and then click on this zoom: https://stanford.zoom.us/j/96422896338; password: 351599 to meet with them virtually!
Find us on Slack: Join the Stanford VSO Leader workspace and use the #helpdesk channel to ask questions, share ideas/feedback, etc!
Need Help? Contact a Peer Advisor!
Peer Advisors
For most needs it is best to start with OSE Peer Advisors, who are experienced student leaders and excel with financial, banking and event-planning advice. Peer advisors are available on a drop-in and scheduled basis several hours a week - including the summer!
Click here to see their drop-in hours!
Galvin Brady (he/him)
Galvin is a 2nd year masters student studying Materials Science and Engineering. During undergraduate at Georgia Tech, he was heavily involved with sports clubs such as the rowing club, and helped organize a variety of student-led events. Now at Stanford, he is excited to help students grow their organizations and pursue their passions.
Snehal Naik (he/him)
Senior Director of Student Engagement
Office Hours on Thursdays 2PM-4PM (PST).
Snehal has returned to Student Affairs after serving as Associate Director of the Student Life Office at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. He previously served as Associate Dean and Associate Director for Student Activities and Leadership (SAL). Among his achievements are assisting with updates to Stanford’s Full Moon on the Quad tradition and the development of the Frost Music and Arts Festival. Snehal earned a bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and a master’s in Higher Education Administration from New York University. His college experiences in student government, campus programs and concert planning inspired him to pursue a career in student affairs.
Aaron Grayson (he/him)
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
Aaron Grayson ('11) is a 2020-21 Student Affairs Fellow working with our voluntary student organizations, joining the OSE from his experience in the Student Services Center. As an undergraduate student, he was actively involved in the Stanford Gospel Choir and the Lambda Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Aaron enjoys basketball, video games, reading, and singing.
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Alex Moreno (she/her)
Program and Operations Coordinator
alex.moreno@stanford.edu (find me on Slack!)
Schedule a Zoom meeting (for students only).
Alex returned to Stanford after backpacking around the world for 150 days. Her experience coordinating a variety of events makes her THE go-to person for all of your student event related needs. Helping students is her passion, which motivates her to bring their ideas to life with flawless execution. Alex holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Cal State San Bernardino and has the most fun winning 5K runs, lifting heavy weights, dancing at concerts and going to nice restaurants with her husband.
Stefanie Ky (she/her)
Student Services Specialist
sky3@stanford.edu (Find me on Slack!)
Schedule a Zoom meeting (for students only).
Stefanie is a recent Stanford graduate from Holland, MI. As an undergrad, Stefanie worked on campus in various capacities (including a lot of event planning) at the A3C and at the FLI Office. After graduating, Stefanie worked as a program manager for the FLI Office before making her way to OSE for this quarter. Stefanie holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a data science minor, and she enjoys visiting cute cafes & libraries, taking naps & taking walks, looking at the stars, and (online) window shopping.
