Staff

Director of Housing and Residence Life

The Director of Housing and Residence Life provides leadership and vision for the residential experience at Chicago State University. 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 Education: 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 (Position Pending)

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.

Barry 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: [Information coming soon] Year: [Information coming soon] Major: [Information coming soon] Fun Fact: [Information coming soon]
Career Goal: [Information coming soon]

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 Chicago State University.
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.