Staff
                     
                     Director of Housing and Residence Life
                     
                     The Director of Housing and Residence Life provides leadership and vision for the
                        residential experience at º£½ÇÉçÇø. This role oversees all aspects
                        of housing operations, staff development, student engagement, and community building
                        within the residence halls. The Director works to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive
                        environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
                     
                      
                     
                     
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Kerri Winston
                              
                              Position: Director of Housing and Residence Life and Interim Dean of Students
                              
                              Doctoral Student in Educational Leadership
                              
                              Fun Fact: I love to read, travel and skate!
                              
                              Career Focus: Dedicated to enhancing student success and retention, with a focus on the impact of
                                 residential living at predominantly Black institutions and minority-serving institutions.
                               
                            
                        
                     
                     Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life
                     
                     The Assistant Director supports the overall management of Housing and Residence Life
                        by assisting with supervision of staff, student development initiatives, and daily
                        operations of the residence halls. This role helps implement departmental goals, supports
                        student success, and serves as a key partner in enhancing the residential experience.
                     
                     Office Support Associate
                     
                     Position Pending
                     
                     The Office Support Associate provides essential administrative support for Housing
                           and Residence Life. This role assists with office operations, resident communications,
                           and departmental coordination, ensuring smooth day-to-day functions and excellent
                           customer service for students and families.
                     
                     Residence Hall Attendant
                     
                     Ms. Donna Scott
                     
                     Ms. Donna Scott serves as a Residence Hall Attendant, playing a vital role in creating
                        a welcoming and supportive environment within the residence halls. She helps monitor
                        building safety, provides assistance to residents, and ensures the community remains
                        a comfortable and secure place for students to live and learn.
                     
                     Graduate Assistant for Programming (GA)
                     
                     The Graduate Assistant for Programming supports Housing and Residence Life by planning
                        and coordinating events that foster student engagement and community development.
                        The GA works closely with student staff to create programs that are educational, inclusive,
                        and fun, while also helping with training, leadership development, and assessment
                        of programs. This role ensures residents have meaningful opportunities to connect,
                        learn, and thrive outside the classroom.
                     
                     
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Jesica Patterson
                              
                              Position: Graduate Assistant Year: 3rd Year Graduate Student Major: Occupational Therapy
                              
                              Fun Fact: I was born in the Philippines.
                              
                              Career Goal: To become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.
                               
                            
                        
                     
                     Resident Assistants (RAs)
                     
                     Resident Assistants are student leaders who live in the residence halls and serve
                           as a resource, mentor, and guide for their peers. They help build a safe and inclusive
                           community, enforce university policies, plan engaging programs, and provide support
                           to residents throughout the academic year. RAs are here to make the residence halls
                           feel like home and to connect students with campus resources.
                     
                     
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Marco Garcia
                              
                              Position: Resident Assistant – 2nd Floor Year: Rising Senior
                              
                              Major: Chemistry
                              
                              Fun Fact: I’m pretty decent at drawing.
                              
                              Career Goal: To pursue research while earning a master’s in petroleum engineering or work at a
                                 national lab/environmental agency.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Berry Wilson Jr.
                              
                              Position: Resident Assistant Supervisor – 3rd Floor Year: Senior
                              
                              Major: English (Writing)
                              
                              Fun Fact: I enjoy singing, doing makeup, public speaking, writing, and creating content for
                                 YouTube.
                              
                              Career Goal: To pursue a career in higher education administration.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Sariah Austin
                              
                              Position: Resident Assistant – 3rd Floor Year: Junior
                              
                              Major: Early Childhood Education
                              
                              Fun Fact: I grow vegetables and fruit in my garden at home.
                              
                              Career Goal: To work in early childhood education, supporting young learners during their foundational
                                 years.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Serenity Howard
                              
                              Position: Resident Assistant – 2nd Floor Year: Sophomore (2nd Year)
                              
                              Major: Business Management
                              
                              Fun Fact: I love anything and everything art related. Career Goal: To own my own restaurant
                                 one day.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Kimberly Britt
                              
                              Position: Resident Assistant – 1st Floor Year: Junior
                              
                              Major: Psychology Fun Fact: I do hair.
                              
                              Career Goal: To become a Clinical Psychologist.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Zariah Franklin
                              
                              Position: Resident Assistant – 1st Floor Year: Junior
                              
                              Major/Minor: Psychology, Minor in Marketing Fun Fact: I love to crochet.
                              
                              Career Goal: To become a School Psychologist.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Sanaa Van
                              
                              Position: Resident Assistant – The Flats Year: Junior (Second Term)
                              
                              Major: Nursing
                              
                              Fun Fact: I love shoes.
                              
                              Career Goal: To become a labor and delivery nurse or pediatric nurse.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Evangelina Parrish
                              
                              Position: Graduate Resident Assistant at the Flats Year: Graduate Student
                              
                              Major: Occupational Therapy Hometown: Detroit, MI
                              
                              Fun Fact: I’m the youngest of six siblings.
                              
                              Career Goal: To become a travel occupational therapist.
                               
                            
                        
                     
                     Community Desk Assistants (CDAs)
                     
                     Community Desk Assistants are the first point of contact at the residence hall front
                           desks. They help create a welcoming environment by greeting residents and guests,
                           answering questions, monitoring building access, and assisting with administrative
                           tasks. CDAs play a vital role in maintaining safety and providing customer service
                           to support the daily operations of the residence halls.
                     
                     
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Jada Dudley
                              
                              Position: CDA / Social Media Coordinator Year: Senior
                              
                              Major: Communications, Media Arts & Theatre (CMAT)
                              
                              Fun Fact: I’m a fraternal twin, and we are four hours apart.
                              
                              Career Goal: To pursue a career in communications/media.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Joshua Harris
                              
                              Position: 2nd Year Community Desk Assistant
                              
                              Year: Junior
                              
                              Major: Psychology
                              
                              Fun Fact: Your chief student ambassador for the 2025-2026 academic school year and a member
                                    of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity inc
                              
                              Career Goal: Getting a master in Higher Education to be a program coordinator or a in school Advisor.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Taeyon Neal
                              
                              Position: Community Desk Assistant Supervisor Year: Senior
                              
                              Major: Pre-Physical Therapy
                              
                              Fun Fact: I’m a frequent gamer.
                              
                              Career Goal: To become a sports physical therapist.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Darius Olloway
                              
                              Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Junior
                              
                              Major: Pre-Physical Therapy Fun Fact: I love to cook.
                              
                              Career Goal: To pursue a career in physical therapy.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Jewel Foreman
                              
                              Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Junior
                              
                              Major: Biological Sciences
                              
                              Fun Fact: I play collegiate soccer at º£½ÇÉçÇø.
                              
                              Career Goal: To become a Marine Scientist and Mental Health Advocate.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Yusef Walton
                              
                              Position: Resident Assistant Year: Senior
                              
                              Major: Elementary Education
                              
                              Fun Fact: I’m a professional photographer.
                              
                              Career Goal: To pursue a career in education.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Charles Pleasant
                              
                              Position: [Information coming soon]
                              
                              Year: [Information coming soon]
                              
                              Major: [Information coming soon]
                              
                              Fun Fact: [Information coming soon]
                              
                              Career Goal: [Information coming soon]
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Kamia Johnson
                              
                              Position: Resident Assistant Year: Freshman
                              
                              Major/Minor: Computer Science (Minor: Theater Arts)
                              
                              Fun Fact: I love photography, graphic design, and creating custom items.
                              
                              Career Goal: To merge computer science and theater arts into innovative projects while pursuing
                                 acting.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Amir Harmon
                              
                              Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Senior
                              
                              Major: Physical Education
                              
                              Fun Fact: I love country music – I’m a country boy at heart.
                              
                              Career Goal: To become a University Athletic Director.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Jalynne Jackson
                              
                              Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Rising Senior
                              
                              Major: Criminal Justice
                              
                              Fun Fact: I once walked down the leg of the tallest man-made monument in the U.S. – the Gateway
                                 Arch National Park.
                              
                              Career Goal: To become a Real Estate Attorney.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Trinity Roberts
                              
                              Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Junior
                              
                              Major: Music Production
                              
                              Fun Fact: I’m passionate about the way music shapes stories and emotions.
                              
                              Career Goal: To pursue careers in film scoring and sound engineering.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              Gianna Sharp
                              
                              Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Junior
                              
                              Major: Early Childhood Education
                              
                              Fun Fact: I love to crochet and eat crab legs — sometimes at the same time! Career Goal: To
                                 become a kindergarten teacher.
                               
                            
                        
                        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                              
                              C.J. DeLancy
                              
                              Position: Community Desk Assistant Year: Senior
                              
                              Major: ICP with a focus on Physical Education Fun Fact: I ride motorcycles.
                              
                              Career Goal: To work in the physical education field.