Meet the Staff
Michael Coombes, Assistant Director
Michael is originally from outside Chicago, Illinois and began working at NCSU in January 2008. He completed his undergraduate work in German and History at Miami University, and earned a Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. Michael is a member of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity and spends his free time with his wife travelling and watching sports.
Kathleen Curp, Assistant Director
Kathleen is originally from Riverside, Ohio and joined NC State in 2008. She graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Health Service Administration. Kathleen has also earned a Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate and Master of Education degree in College and University Student Personnel Administration from The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to arriving in Raleigh, Kathleen taught high school social studies in Austin, Texas and worked with student and family orientation programs in Ohio.
Gabe Wical, Director
Gabe is originally from Dayton, Ohio and has been working at NC State since 2000. He received both his Bacehelors (Bachelors of Specialized Studies) and Masters (College Student Personnel) degrees from Ohio University. Before his work with New Student Orientation, Gabe was an adviser at NC State's First Year College and also worked for Special Olympics North Carolina. He currently lives in Apex with his wife and two kids.
Lori Wilson, Administrative Support Specialist
Lori is originally from Quincy, Illinois but has long considered herself a Southerner. She has been with New Student Orientation since 1999 and before that worked with Cooperative Education and The Honors Program at East Carolina University. She attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lori is an avid basketball fan, the proud mother of three children, and the even prouder Nana of five grandkids.