Residential Education

Residential Education fosters the holistic development of students within the USD residential community. Emphasizing a full living and learning experience, we cultivate a sense of home at USD by helping students engage in meaningful relationships with others inside the classroom, within their residence hall, and across the greater USD community. We are committed to collaboratively providing purposefully inclusive communities that create opportunities for personal and academic success.

The goal of the Residence Hall Community Standards at USD is to enhance the sense of community in our residence halls, while also fostering a sense of personal responsibility. Rules and Regulations that exist are for the student's benefit and for the benefit of all residents of our community. We work in close partnership with The Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices, and utilize Restorative Justice practices where appropriate.


Central Office Staff

Residential Administration

Brandon McCreary

Director

Residential Administration

Marguerite Sugden

Associate Director

Residential Education

Ryan Terry

Associate Director

Residential Education

Cody Riggs

Assistant Director, First Year Communities

Residential Education

Maria Villanueva

Assistant Director, Continuing Student Communities

Residential Administration

Isabel Cardenas

Assignments & Billing Coordinator

Residential Administration

Kathrine "Katie" Machal

Coordinator

First Year Experience

Nyic'Quavayion "Quay" Willis

Graduate Assistant

Second Year Experience

Amaya Mendeguia

Graduate Assistant

Conflict Coaching

Akayla Shrivastava

Graduate Assistant


Community Directors

The Community Directors live in the residential communities alongside the Resident Ministers, Resident Assistants, and residents. Click on their profiles to learn more about who leads your community!

Maher Hall

Yessenia Rico

Community Director

Camino & Founders Halls

Kylee Webster

Community Director

Valley A

Melissa Cabrera

Community Director

Valley B

Emily DiAngelis

Community Director

Valley Apartments

Carlos Cortes

Community Director

Alcalá Vistas

Marcos Chavez-Martinez

Community Director

Alcalá Vistas

Luke Lenfestey

Community Director

Manchester Village

Jaquelyn Martinez

Community Director

Pacific Ridge Apartments

Joseph Fastuca

Community Director