Valerie Foster
Administrative Assistant and International Student Advisor, Office of the Dean for Student Life
Abby Churchill
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Dean for Student Life
Jessica Faulk
Director of Residence Life
Jessica Faulk is entering her fifth year at Simmons College. With many years in the field of Student Affairs, Jess has worked in a variety of residential communities. Before coming to Boston, Jess worked at Bowling Green State University, Heidelberg College, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her interests include women's studies, LGBT education, and diversity training. When she is not working you may find Jessica rollerblading down the Charles River Esplanade or kayaking.
Susan Chudd
Director, Office of Student Leadership and Activities
Susan came to Simmons College in July 2005 after completing her Masters in Higher Education at Boston College. Originally from New Jersey, she completed a BFA in Music Performance on the Double Bass and a BS in Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Susan coordinates Undergraduate Orientation and leadership programs, including the Emerging Leaders Program. She also advises the Student Government Association, the Microcosm Yearbook, and the Senior Class. Outside of OSLA, Susan enjoys playing the double bass in the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, rock-climbing, and has an unfettered passion for Diet Coke.
John O'Connor
Campus Life Coordinator
Resident Director, North and South Halls
John came to Simmons College in 2010 as a Resident Director and Campus Life Coordinator. Prior to joining the Simmons staff, John worked and interned in student affairs at Northeastern University, Emmanuel College, Teachers College Columbia University, Wentworth Institute of Technology and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Health Psychology. John has done graduate work in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and College Student Development & Counseling at Northeastern University and will finish his program at Northeastern in Spring of 2012. John loves running, cooking, swimming, shopping and exploring Boston. When he has extra time, John enjoys experimenting with new recipes and trying new running routes.
Julia Golden
Campus Life Coordinator
Resident Director, Smith and Evans Halls
Julia is excited to be a part of the Simmons College Staff and to have the opportunity to work with both Residence life and OSLA. She is coming from Mount Holyoke College where she worked for two and a half years in Residential Life. Prior to that she received her Master's in Higher Education through Springfield College where she also worked as a Resident Director. Julia attended the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for her undergrad where she majored in History and Sociology. Having been brought up around Boston, she enjoys walking around the Boston Commons, grabbing food at Faneuil Hall, watching a game at Fenway, watching indie films and documentaries at Kendall Square or Coolidge Corner and shopping around Harvard Square.
Tia Miller
Campus Life Coordinator
Resident Director, Simmons Hall
Tia Miller joined the Simmons community in the Summer of 2010 as a Campus Life Coordinator and Resident Director for Simmons Hall. Previously Tia worked as a Residence Director at Stonehill College for three years; while there she completed her Master's degree from Suffolk University in Administration of Higher Education. Before returning to higher education, Tia traveled the country for FUN Enterprises, a photo novelty company working with programming boards at colleges and universities bringing exciting events to their campuses. Tia is originally from West Virginia; but has called the greater Boston area home since attending undergrad at Mount Ida College for Fashion Merchandising and Marketing where she first developed her passion for Student Activities. In her free time, Tia serves as the Vice President of the Mount Ida College Alumni Association, enjoys road trips, kayaking, collecting Fiestaware, and shopping at antique shops.
Audra Berryann
Housing Coordinator
Audra Berryann is excited to join the team at Simmons College! Originally from New York State, Audra completed both her Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master of Science in Adolescent Education from the State University of New York at New Paltz. After spending three years teaching middle school social studies, she is very excited about relocating to Boston and continuing her involvement in Residence Life. Her interests include; local history, volunteering, ancient music, the Boston Celtics, traveling, kayaking, and cooking.
Kailey Denzer-Weiler
Resident Director, Arnold Hall
kailey.denzer-weiler@simmons.edu
Kailey is excited to start her first year at Simmons as the Resident Director of Arnold Hall. Before joining the ResLife staff, Kailey worked as a Resident Assistant at Ithaca College and at Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree last year from Ithaca College in History with a minor in Women's Studies. Outside of work she enjoys reading, cooking, going to concerts, and finding new things to do. Originally from New Jersey, she looks forward to a year of new experiences at Simmons and in Boston.
Vanessa Martinez
Resident Director, Mesick Hall
Vanessa Martinez is a recent college graduate of Mount Holyoke College concentrating in Spanish and Theater. Originally she is from New York City and she loves musical theater and anything theater related. She loves anything L.L. Bean and is a big fan of Dancing with the Stars! She also loves to read and explore new cities. Vanessa is very excited to live in Boston and work at Simmons this year.
Kristi Swartz
Resident Director, Morse Hall
Kristi is excited to begin her first year as a Resident Director at Simmons College. Prior to joining the Simmons Residence Life team, Kristi worked as a Resident Assistant at Stonehill College, where she also earned a Bachelor's degree in United States History. Outside of work, Kristi enjoys playing the guitar, watching the Red Sox, shopping for antiques, baking, and listening to music. Originally from Uxbridge, MA Kristi is looking forward to living at Simmons and in Boston .
Leigh Viscomi
Resident Director, Dix Hall
This is Leigh's second year as a Resident Director at Simmons College. Prior to joining the Simmons staff, Leigh worked as a Resident Director at Colgate University and St. John Fisher College. Leigh holds a B.A. in Psychology from Hamilton College and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Applied Educational Psychology at Northeastern University. Her professional interests include study abroad programs, international student advising, and RA training & selection. Originally from upstate New York, Leigh is excited to take advantage of all the exciting things Boston has to offer!
