About Our Office

Our Purpose

The Monroe Community College Office of Student Life & Leadership Development is committed to student success first and foremost. The staff strive to provide extended learning environments through programming, service learning and personal interactions. We guide students in their journey to holistically develop and enhance their leadership and interpersonal skills. It's our focus that students are empowered to become inclusive global citizens and active participants in their communities.

Jodi Oriel

Jodi is responsible for the overall supervision and leadership of the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development and for ensuring students have the opportunity to engage in an amazing co-curricular program. She enjoys helping students find their passion for civic engagement and life-long learning. Jodi is the advisor to the Student Government Association and is the contact advisor for Phi Theta Kappa. She is very passionate about facilitating the Leadership Certifcate Program offered to all students.  A humanitarian at heart, she also serves as the Director for the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Project. She always strives to provide new, exciting, and meaningful opportunities for students to connect with each other, as well as the Office.

Jodi is a very proud alumna of Monroe Community College (Liberal Arts). She received her Bachelor’s of Science(Psychology) from SUNY Brockport and Master's of Science, in Student Development, from Buffalo State College. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, photography, and spending time with her family. 

Chloe Allen

Chloe (she/her) is the Assistant Director in the Office of Student Life and Leadership. She will be working as an advisor to Clubs and Organizations, overseeing the Leadership Development Certificate Program, COVE, DWIGHT and helping students have a holistic and well-rounded collegiate experience.

Chloe is an MCC alum ‘13 and was a student leader while at MCC. She has stayed connected to MCC through her experience as a student leader years ago and feels like she has finally returned “home.” Chloe is passionate about student success and believes that getting involved on campus is beyond beneficial for students for their continued learning outside of the classroom and creating a sense of belonging. Chloe is a human rights activist and hopes to continue to bring DEI programming and discussions to the forefront of the college experience. She is a total foodie, when she is not at work you can find her out to eat trying new delicious restaurants in the area.

Tracy Mckinney

Tracy is the Student Operations Coordinator in the Office of Student Life & Leadership Development. Tracy graduated alongside both her children in May 2024 with her Hospitality Certification and is currently working towards her associate degree with her expected graduation date of December 2024.

She previously worked in Student Life as an Ambassador and enjoyed her time working in DWIGHT.  She enjoys helping others. Tracy spends her free time traveling to discover new destinations with her children. 

Morganne Madonia

My name is Morganne Madonia, and I am the new Program Coordinator in the Student Life and Leadership Development Office. I received my Master of Science in Education in K-12 School Counseling from SUNY Brockport in 2022. While receiving my degree, I was a Graduate Assistant in our Prevention and Outreach Services Department and fell in love with higher education. Previously, I was living in Buffalo and worked as a Graduate Admissions Counselor at D’Youville University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Sociology, Public Health, and Athletic Coaching from SUNY Fredonia in 2017.

Melissa J. Gue

Melissa J. Gue, Secretary of Student Life & Leadership

Melissa is a secretary in the Office of Student Life & Leadership Development.  She started at MCC in August, 2005, after working for a property management company in the Bausch & Lomb World Headquarters building in Downtown Rochester.  She has an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from FLCC and an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science from Bryant & Stratton.  Melissa is a mother to four very active children and is a lifelong Bills fan.  She enjoys watching football and lacrosse, listening to music and most of all being with family.

NamePhone #Email
Oriel, Jodi M., Director585-292-2533
Gue, Melissa J., Secretary585-292-2532
Allen, Chloe V., Asst. Director585-292-2549
Madonia, Morganne R., Program Coordinator585-292-2531
Rosso Brito, Juslannie 585-292-2553
Mckinney, Tracy M., Operations Coordinator585-292-2536