Meet the Staff

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Master of Science: Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs; West Chester University of PA
Bachelor of Science: Marketing; DeSales University

Justin Gambone is originally from Pennsylvania and has been at Coastal Carolina University since May 2022 and currently serves as the Associate Director for Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs. In this role he is responsible for the oversight and management of program logistics for all orientation programs for both in-person and online modules. Prior to coming to CCU, he was the Program Coordinator for New Student & Family Programs at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington for four years and spent one year as a Residential Life Coordinator at Lycoming in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. 

Master of Arts: Multimedia Journalism; Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts: Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations; Arkansas Tech University

Natasha Golden is originally from Arkansas and has been at Coastal Carolina University since May 2023. She currently serves as the Assistant Director for Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs. In this role, she is responsible for the oversight and management of all transition programs including Teal Nation Welcome and programs for Transfer Students. Before coming to CCU, Natasha was the Graduate Assistant for Student Transitions working with orientation programs at Arkansas Tech University.

Master of Science: Higher Education and Adult Learning; Walden University
Bachelor of Science: Psychology; Brooklyn College

Marisa Canarick has been at Coastal Carolina University since September 2022 and currently serves as the Coordinator for Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs. In this role she is responsible for the oversight and management of all leadership development and training for student leaders in the office. Prior to coming to CCU, she was an Office Coordinator at Buchanan Company in California while earning her masters degree.