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

Aislynn Diaz (Penn State Abington Student)

Name: Aislynn Diaz
Year: second-year student
Major: Psychology
Fun Fact: I played the piano and violin all throughout kindergarten and elementary school

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Akshat Thakur (Penn State Abington Student)

Name: Akshat Thakur 
Year: second-year student
Major: Finance and Political Science
Fun Fact: My dream is to pet a penguin

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Bre Patierno (Penn State Abington Student)

Name: Bre Patierno
Year: second-year student
Major: Kinesiology
Fun Fact: I was a sports and concert photographer back in my hometown

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Chastidy Joanem (Penn State Abington Student)

Name: Chastidy Joanem
Year: fourth-year student
Major: Computer Science
Fun Fact: I can play the saxophone

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Elle Garbaccio (Penn State Abington Student)

Name: Elle Garbaccio
Year: third-year student
Major: Psychological and Social Sciences
Minor: Sociology
Fun Fact: I collect records, vinyls, and cassette tapes

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Jonae Isom Cole (Penn State Abington Student)

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

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Laurence Orji (Penn State Abington Student)

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

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Miles Posada (Penn State Abington Student)

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

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Steven Pavelka (Penn State Abington Student)

Name: Steven Pavelka
Year: second-year student
Major: Journalism
Fun Fact: Involved with the Men's Basketball Team.

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Uli Stanley (Penn State Abington Student)

Name: Uli Stanley
Year: second-year student
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun Fact: I use to play the bass clarinet

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