Resident Assistants: Green Mountain College

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Resident Assistants

	Alyssa Renner I am an Anthropology/Sociology major with a great passion for natural and Traditional Medicine. On the side, I enjoy belly dancing and spending time with friends and family. As my second year working as a Resident Assistant, I have grown as a leader in the GMC community by being a supportive and available presence for students. It is important to cultivate a respectful and fun living environment for residents.

	Jensen Morgan Double major in REED and Sustainable Communities- “Green Mountain College is one of the most unique and powerful places I've ever lived in. The people here are passionate, creative, intelligent, and one-of-a-kind. I love having the opportunity to get to know more of the students here working with Residence Life, I'm pretty lucky."

	Kirstin Kelly I am a senior double majoring in psychology and sociology/anthropology. I am the RA on Bogue 1st- west side, and I chose to be an RA (particularly an RA in Bogue) because I want to be a positive influence for others. My time at Green Mountain has offered me a lot of insights into how to be a successful student and community member that I want to share with my younger peers. When I'm not busy being a student I like to ski, listen to the Dead, and get involved with global issues. After college I want to study International Affairs and get involved with diplomacy, so you're likely to see me working with GMC's Model UN team.

	Christopher Donovan I like long walks on the beach at sunset. If it’s an activity that has some sort of outdoor aspect count me in. Being an RA allows me to interact with a diverse group of students on campus, fostering stronger community bonds in this green place. Remember, treat others the way you would want to be treated.

	Melina Di Stefano I'm a senior, originally from California's Bay Area. I am a Renewable Energy & EcoDesign major, Vice President of the REED Club, and am trying my hand at ultimate frisbee this semester. When not traveling by foot, train or plane, I enjoy calling GMC home.

	Sarah Hamilton Sarah has been an RA on Ames 3rd since Spring 2012. She is a 24 year old transfer student studying; Youth Development and Camp Management, and Sustainable Business as her two Majors. She likes to get out on as many GreenMap trips as she can because it’s one of the greatest opportunities GMC offers its students. She is the president and founder of CAMP club at GMC, because she LOVES summer camps. She enjoys being part of a supportive community and wants to spread the support to her residents, as well as encourage them to get involved.

	Hannah Weller This is my last year at Green Mountain College and I continue to love this place more each day. I chose to be an RA to help others find themselves and find comfort in this environment. I study sustainable agriculture and policy, and in my free time enjoy seeing live music, traveling, and cooking.

	Zachary Killian Zachary Killian is currently a Junior at the college and has been a Resident Assistant since the fall semester of his sophomore year. He is an Elementary Education major at the college with a focus in English and endorsement in Special Education, which he hopes to use to aid those individuals with ADHD in the public school system. Zak's involvement on campus includes being an active member of the Quidditch team, DREAM mentoring program, and Student Senate. Zak strives to make himself accessible to his residents and enjoys creating fun floor programs for them.

	Jack Hepburn I am a sophomore majoring in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Policy. I am also captain of the Men’s Basketball team and a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. The thing I like most about GMC is the laid back vibe. As an RA I hope to improve the overall residential experience for students.

	Forrest Teusch I am a junior majoring in Environmental Studies and Policy. I tend to stay busy by working two other jobs at the school as well as running cross country and playing lacrosse. I am also an avid sports geek and the biggest Boston fan on campus.

	Maryann Arterbridge When I decided to transfer to Green Mountain College as a sophomore last year I had no idea that this place would change my outlook on the rest of my life. Since being here I have changed my career path to wildlife conservation and started playing quidditch! Changing lives is the whole reason I decided to be an RA; it is my hope that I can help keep students safe and maybe even give them a push towards chasing their own dreams.

	Cody Tedford Starting as an RA on Ames 2nd during the Spring of 2012, I've now moved up to Bogue 2nd and intend to stay there as long as I can. I am a dual-major in Natural Resources Management and E.S. Policy. I spend a lot of time on coursework, but I'm also one of two co-captains of Quidditch and very involved with Forestry Club, Pride, and Model United Nations. I became an RA to help build floor communities and I try to be as helpful and available for my residents as possible.

	Krista Shugart I am a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology at Green Mountain College. I am a member of several clubs on campus including: Activism, Black Culture Club, Do It Yourself, Herbal Tribe, Shakti Tribal Dance, and Contra Club. I enjoy dancing, knitting & crocheting, board games and card games, volunteering, spending time with family and friends, and meeting new people! I chose to be an RA because I want to help people and I believe peer support systems are very important.

	Chukwuemeka Ugorji I view everyday as a blessing, always looking for reasons to smile is a necessity in a world marred by problems such as ours. I became an R.A in order to be a source of calm in the turmoil which is college.

	Duong Vo I am RA of North 2nd and a Business major at Green Mountain College. I am racing with time down the road toward my graduation day in spring. It has been a wonderful journey with a lot of learning and growing (Well actually I grew only a few centimeters taller). My dream is to bring more sustainability and innovation to businesses in developing countries. I became an RA because of the opportunity to improve my leadership skills, make more friends and contribute to my beloved community.

	Nicholas Ravotti Nick has been an RA on Ames 2nd since the fall of 2010. A Pre-Law Student and an E.S. Policy Major, Nick spends nearly every waking minute reading for class, but takes breaks every so often to write research papers, case briefs, and agency comments--oh what a life he lives! When not RAing, Nick enjoys clowning around and doing it live on GMC's expansive campus.

	Thomas Hatvany a double major in Psychology and Youth Development and Camp Management finishing his undergrad studies this fall. He greatly enjoys canoeing and hiking and hopes to continue his studies in Psychology in graduate school next fall.

	Daniel Kimatarle I finished my primary school at St. Mary’s primary school and graduated from high school at St Anthony's Secondary school Mbagala. I am currently a senior at Green Mountain College expecting to graduate in 2013 with a BS in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. I am looking forward to do more research on virus and the Immune system specifically Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Simian Immunodeficiency Virus, and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. On campus, I am currently a Resident Assistant in Bogue 1st East and, I'm also affiliated with Intercultural Center, Model United nations, and International Awareness Club which is a subject of UNICEF and deals with matters affecting the countries in the world.

	Bryanna Astor I am a senior History major here at GMC, and this is my second semester being an RA. I love helping people, listening to music, and playing lacrosse and golf.

	Alison Putnam I am a History/Secondary Ed major working within the Progressive Program to incorporate agriculture with education. When I'm not doing homework I'm usually working on Cerridwen Farm. I am also a tour guide for the admissions department, which allows me to introduce new people to our beautiful campus. I love the strong community at GMC and became an RA to help that community thrive and to be a resource for students.