Ten resident assistants (RAs) are assigned at Lions Gate. RAs are undergraduate student leaders who live on the floor among residents. They play a very important role creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment.
An RA’s responsibilities include developing activities and programs that help forge meaningful connections between residents, offer support and access to various campus and University resources, and provide an overall well-rounded residence hall experience.
Meet our Lions Gate Resident Assistants 2024
Name: Aislynn Diaz
Year: second-year student
Major: Psychology
Fun Fact: I played the piano and violin all throughout kindergarten and elementary school
Name: Akshat Thakur
Year: second-year student
Major: Finance and Political Science
Fun Fact: My dream is to pet a penguin
Name: Bre Patierno
Year: second-year student
Major: Kinesiology
Fun Fact: I was a sports and concert photographer back in my hometown
Name: Chastidy Joanem
Year: fourth-year student
Major: Computer Science
Fun Fact: I can play the saxophone
Name: Elle Garbaccio
Year: third-year student
Major: Psychological and Social Sciences
Minor: Sociology
Fun Fact: I collect records, vinyls, and cassette tapes
Name: Jonae Isom Cole
Year: fourth-year student
Major: Criminal Justice
Fun Fact: I took a school trip to the Grand Canyon in fourth grade
Name: Laurence Orji
Year: second-year student
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematics Applications
Fun Fact: I was in a youth ballet troupe when I was younger
Name: Miles Posada
Year: second-year student
Major: Business Management
Minor: Film Studies
Fun Fact: I was in theater for all middle and high school
Name: Steven Pavelka
Year: second-year student
Major: Journalism
Name: Uli Stanley
Year: second-year student
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun Fact: I use to play the bass clarinet