Justin Orr

Justin is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology at Teachers College.

At CVTI, Justin supports initiatives that strengthen the transition experience, connect students to resources, for veteran and military-connected students across Columbia University. In his role as a VA Work-Study student, he contributes to program coordination, research, event support, communications, data analysis, peer engagement, outreach, helping to advance CVTI’s mission of building cultures of support in higher education.

Justin is particularly interested in working as a mental health provider. He works with the veteran community with Onward Ops and The Resilience Center for Veterans and Families as a sponsor and transition coordinator team lead. His research interests include loss, trauma, and moral psychology. Outside of CVTI, Justin enjoys attending sporting events, independent movie theaters, and language exchange groups.

Justin served five years in the Marine Corps as a rifleman and security guard.