Name: Eren Aybas
Major: Aviation Flight Technology
Year in School: Junior
Favorite movie/tv show: Suits
Hobbies: Swimming, Playing Volleyball
Why I wanted to become an RLC: I wanted to support and guide students in a positive living environment.
Name: Vasiliki (Vaso) Koutsis
Major: Nursing
Year in school: Sophomore
Favorite TV show or movie: Coraline
Hobbies: I’m very into art and making jewelry and drawing
Why you became an RA: I became an RA because i want to foster an environment where the students in my dorm feel connected and safe in the building they are in, and to grow a sense of responsibility in my school.
Name: Oscar Montiel
Major: Accountnig
Year in School: Junior
Favorite TV-Show or Movie: Stranger Things
Hobbies: In my free time, I like to play pickleball with friends along with spending time with my family.
Why you become an RA: I became an RA at Lewis to help ease students transition into college life as I know it can be difficult. I also want to make sure they get the full Lewis experience here on campus.
Name: Sa’Naya Allen
Major: Aviation Administration with a concentration in Dispatch
Year in school: Junior
Favorite TV show or movie: The Princess and the Frog
Hobbies: Playing tennis, drawing, and listening to various genres of music.
Why you became an RA: I became a Resident Assistant (RA) because I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to enter college without support, guidance, or someone to turn to. I want to help new students navigate the same uncertainties I faced.
Name: Brielle Gallo
Major: Human Resource Management & a double major in Psychology, with a minor in Business Administration
Year in school: Senior
Favorite Movie: Netflix’s “Trainwreck” Documentary Series
Hobbies: Drawing, collecting things, and spider keeping.
Why you became an RA: I wanted to help foster a community that allows for all Lewis University residents to feel comfortable and love living on campus as much as I do. Everyone deserves to have a positive on-campus experience
Name: David Simwinga
Major: Aviation flight tech
Year: Sophomore
Favorite movie/TV: Breaking Bad
Hobbies: Studying, philosophy and lifting.
Reason for being an RA: To serve in a role of leadership and to be a positive influence in the lives of my peers.
Name: Daniel Zavala
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Psychology
Year in School: Junior
Favorite TV: Dragon Ball Z
Hobbies: Digital Drawing and Fishing
Why I became an RA: I became an RA to further connect with the campus and create a positive impact on the residents
Name: Sabel Raymond
Major: Air Traffic Control
Year in school: Junior
Favorite TV show or movie: The Bee Movie
Hobbies: Painting, Gym and, Traveling
Why you became an RA: I became an RA because I wanted to create a community that is welcoming to students. I want to help students with anything they may need or are unsure of coming into college.
Name: Noah Hankinson
Major: Aviation Flight Technology
Year in school: Sophomore
Favorite TV show or movie: The Rookie
Hobbies: Playing golf, Fishing, Flying
Why you became an RA: I wanted to become an RA to deepen my involvement in the Lewis community and make a positive impact on incoming freshmen by helping them feel welcomed, supported, and comfortable during their transition to college.
Name: William “Bobby” Horihan
Major: Aviation Flight Technology
Year in school: Senior
Favorite TV Show or Movie: Friends or Pacific Rim
Hobbies: Driving, Flying, video games, chess
Why I became an RA: I became an RA to help residents build a better community at Lewis University.
Name: Jocelyn “Jocy” Zavala
Major: Criminal Justice
Year in school: Senior
Favorite Movie: Howl’s Moving Castle
Hobbies: Listening to music and hanging out with family/friends
Why you became an RA: I became an RA to create an inclusive environment for everyone to feel welcomed. My goal as an RA is to create a safe space for residents that fosters support, encouragement, and positive validation.
Name: Andrea Midnight
Major: Chemistry
Year in school: Junior
Favorite TV show or movie: Harry Potter Goblet of Fire, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Bride Wars
Hobbies: Listening to music, playing video games, baking, shopping, and spending time with friends and family!
Why you became an RA: I became an RA because I care about making people feel seen and supported. I want residents to feel comfortable reaching out and knowing they have someone there for them.
Name: Colten Sztapka
Major: Aviation Transportation
Year in school: Junior
Favorite TV show or movie: Breaking Bad
Hobbies: Golfing and working out
Why you became an RA: I want my residents to receive the same type of care and support I was given in my first 2 years of college.
Name: Adam Ligenza
Major: Finance
Year in school: Senior
Favorite TV show or movie: Into the Wild
Hobbies: Playing sports with my friends, being outside, and investing.
Why you became an RA: I became an RA because I value being part of a strong, supportive community and want to help create that experience for others. I believe that a positive living environment plays a big role in a student’s success, and I want to contribute to building a space where everyone feels included, respected, and connected.
Name: Molly Paez
Major: Computer Science
Year in school: Senior
Favorite TV show or movie: Our Flag Means Death
Hobbies: In my free time, I like to knit, crochet, read, and go on nature walks.
Why you became an RA: I became an RA because I liked the idea of being a constant in people’s lives. Someone who can be there for them, whether in an unlikely situation or if they need somebody to talk to.
Name: Isabella “Bella” Johnson
Major: Biology
Year in school: Senior
Favorite Movie: Dance Moms, Golden Girls, and South Park
Hobbies: Reading, puzzles, and hiking
Why you became an RA: I wanted to become more of a leader in the community and have the ability to help others in their transition into college.
Name: Jayden Perez
Major: Computer Engineering
Current Year in school: Freshman (2nd Semester)
Favorite Movie: Pacific Rim
Hobbies: I love playing club baseball at Lewis University, going to the gym, and playing video games.
Why I became an RA: I wanted to become an RA because I knew it was a great opportunity to become more involved at Lewis and make new friends.
Name: Gerald “Gerry” Cushing
Major: Computer science
Year in school: Senior
Favorite Movie: Dragon Ball Z
Hobbies: Basketball/Video games
Why you became an RA: I became an RA to better connect with everyone on campus and create a safe space for all to be around.
Name: Reese Glass
Major: Psychology
Year in school: Junior
Favorite Movie: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, exploring and adventuring with friends, and cooking
Why you became an RA: I want to give others the amazing experience I had as a college freshman. My RAs gave me a wonderful experience and allowed me to meet a huge community of people with whom I became friends. Since then, I have wanted to provide a similar experience to those around me!
Name: Jada Law
Major: English
Year in school: Senior
Favorite TV show or movie: Hamilton
Hobbies: Cooking/baking and Yoga
Why you became an RA:I became an RA because I wanted to create a warm and welcoming environment for students on campus. My goal as an RA is to provide an inclusive space where everyone can find their own community and feel like they belong.
Name: Kimberly Perez
Major: Paralegal Studies and Political Science
Year in school: Junior
Favorite TV show or movie: Show: Gilmore Girls
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and volleyball
Why you became an RA: I became an RA because I want to help resident students feel like they have a home away from home and encourage campus involvement.
Name: Jose Ramirez Jr
Major: Accounting / Finance
Year in school: Senior
Favorite TV show or movie: Blacklist
Hobbies: I like to build Legos, play video games and I am on the bowling team
Why you became an RA/RLC: I became an RA to try and build a community of people within the residence halls as I really like to connect with people and hear their stories, as I feel it’s a big advantage of college.
Name: Nana Agyeman
Major: Air Traffic Control Management
Year in school: Junior
Favorite TV show or movie: Happy Feet
Hobbies: Cooking, Trying new restaurants, Intramurals
Why you became an RA: I’m became an RA to hopefully foster and curate a safe environment for the people in my community. I want to be able to help people become more involved within the Lewis community
Name: Sofia Haro
Major: Forensic Criminal Investigation
Year in school: Senior
Favorite Movie: Mama Mia!
Hobbies: Running, listening to music, animal crossing, podcasts
Why you became an RA: I became an RA to become more engaged in Lewis. Being an RA allows you to connect with other students as well as help others which helps make Lewis feel like a community.
Name: Kayla Creighton
Major: Nursing
Year in school: Junior
Favorite TV show or movie: Steven Universe
Hobbies: Video games, skateboarding, basketball
Why you became an RA: I became an RA because it is a great opportunity to build my leadership skills and to not only build more connections in the school, but to help others build those connections as well by making my residents feel more like a family instead of just individual people who live in the same hall.
Name: Ashton Saylor
Major: Computer Engineering
Year in school: Freshman (going into Sophomore year)
Favorite TV show or movie: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Hobbies: Volleyball, Sim Racing, Electronic Tinkering
Why you became an RA: To strengthen my work experience and grow community building skills.
Name: Riley Teo
Major: Aviation Flight with a minor in Dispatch.
Year in school: Senior
Favorite TV show or movie: Arcane
Hobbies: Sports, gym, video games, and hanging out with friends.
Why you became an RA: I wanted to engage with my Lewis community more and becoming an RA will open opportunity to meet people and impact resident life at Lewis.
Name: Andy Choi
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Name: Lucy Malek
Major: Nursing
Year in school: Junior
Favorite move: The Hunger Games
Hobbies: going for walks, bedazzling, thrifting, hanging out with my friends and family.
Why I became an RA: I became an RA because it’s a great way for me to feel more connected to the Lewis community. I enjoy meeting new people and building relationships and I want to help create an environment where residents feel comfortable, supported, and included!
Name: Mario Morales
Major: Aviation Administration
Year in School: Senior
Favorite TV-Show or Movie: Narcos
Hobbies: I love cooking, watching baseball, playing soccer with friends, and going to the gym.
Why you become an RA: I became an RA to help others grow and help foster new connections among residents on campus.