Meet The Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Get to know the faces behind Clemson at Osher Lifelong Living Institute. With diverse backgrounds and expertise, our team members bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to the table.
Director
Julie Vidotto
"At 87 years old, Michelangelo said 'Ancora imparo!' or 'I am still learning!' To be a part of this community, to hear and see the impact of what our program does for our members is a true honor.
After nearly 25 years of working in museum education around the country, it is my privilege to call Clemson and OLLI home.
Project Assistant
Amanda Turner
"You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives." -Clay P. Bedford
I am proud to be a part of the unique learning community that is OLLI at Clemson!
Support Staff
Belle Hester
Hello! My name is Belle I am a senior at Clemson majoring in marketing from Charlotte, North Carolina. I have worked in the past for Maui Jim Sunglasses and RingoFire located in Greenville, South Carolina. After I graduate I am starting my MBA at Clemson. I am beyond excited for this opportunity with OLLI and I hope to meet everyone soon!
Lifelong Learning Conference Staff
Sam Dunne
Hello everyone! My name is Samantha Dunne and this will be my second semester working with OLLI. I am so excited to help Julie plan the Southern Regional Conference on Learning in Retirement taking place this July. I can’t wait to be seeing you all at events and hearing your new ideas!
Marketing and Communications Intern
Isabella Williams
Hello! My name is Isabella, and I am originally from Dallas, Texas. Currently, I am a Senior pursuing a double major in Spanish and International Business. Throughout this summer, I have the privilege of serving as your dedicated intern, handling social media and public relations tasks.
Conference and OLLI Support Intern
Makenzie Anderson
Hello! My name is Makenzie, and I’m from Charleston, South Carolina. I will begin my junior year as an English major at Clemson in the fall. I’m so excited to provide support for the 2023 Southern Regional Conference for Learning in Retirement, along with support for OLLI programs this summer!"
Lifelong Learning Conference Intern
Gabby Christian
My name is Gabby Christian, and I’m from Canton, Georgia. I am a junior at Clemson studying Political Science with minors in Sustainability and Economics. This summer I will aid in planning the Southern Regional Conference. I am really excited to work with OLLI and provide support for the conference and more!
Conference Marketing Intern
Colby Goodwin
My name is Colby Goodwin and I’m a senior Communication major with a double minor in Science and Technology in Society and Screenwriting. I’m so excited to be the social media intern for OLLI’s upcoming conference this July. Fun facts about me: I love to read, go to Walt Disney World, and play with my black lab, Sparrow!