Welcome New Resident Life Terps

We welcome several new staff members to our department over the past year! Let’s get to know them a little! Hopefully, if you haven’t had the chance already, you will meet them very soon!

Gabriela Cabrera

Joined: July 2021 Title: Resident Director Where did you move here from? Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA What do you miss about that place? The mountains and calm two lane drives WITHOUT traffic :) Favorite Part of Your Job: My wonderful resident assistants!!! Best Meal You Make At Home: Buffalo Chicken dip Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Recently “The Queen of Flow” but I also love “New Girl and Modern Family”. Something you love about living in this area: My parents being so close and “Hook and Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar” I go all the time!

Pierre Campbell

Joined: August 2021 Title: Assistant Director - Communities, North Campus Where did you move here from? Bronx, NY What do you miss about that place? 24 hour food everywhere Favorite Part of Your Job: Attending RA programs Best Meal You Make At Home: Roasted Sweet Potatoes Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Snowfall Something you love about living in this area: Having space and the walking trails

Welcome New Resident Life Terps!

Tori Eichenlaub

Joined: July 2021 Title: Resident Director Where did you move here from? Kutztown Pennsylvania What do you miss about that place? The people I was working with Favorite Part of Your Job: Supervising Student Staff Best Meal You Make At Home: Buffalo chicken sandwiches Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Doctor Who Something you love about living in this area: There is always something to do and everything is relatively close!

Miriam Fraga (she/her/ella)

Joined: July 2021 Title: Graduate Coordinator for Academic Success and Community Development Programs Where did you move here from? Maine What do you miss about that place? My partner! He still lives in Maine and also the fall foliage of Maine . It is the best I have ever seen. Favorite Part of Your Job: Sharing an office with Nikita! Best Meal You Make At Home: Homemade chicken alfredo Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: The Chair. It stars Sandra Oh and it tackles lots of the issues in higher education Something you love about living in this area: All of the free museums. I love museums, especially zoos so I’m happy to easily access those in the DMV.

Alejandra Galarce Diaz

Joined: July 2021 Title: Resident Director for South Hill 1 Where did you move here from? Philadelphia, PA What do you miss about that place? Being close to my family and friends that I made in college. I also love my alma mater (Temple University) and its campus, so I miss it as well! Favorite Part of Your Job: Building relationships with RAs and residents Best Meal You Make At Home: Baked Feta Pasta Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: You Something you love about living in this area: Being so close to a lot of things to do! Living in Philadelphia, I was very used to the city life and having a lot of activities and restaurants close by, so I am definitely glad this area is similar in this way.

Welcome New Resident Life Terps!

Nicole Garcia Diaz

Joined: December 2021 Title: Manager for Rights and Responsibilities Where did you move here from? I’ve been in the DMV for almost 4 years now, but before that, I was in New York City and I’m originally from Miami, FL What do you miss about that place? I miss my family in Miami Favorite Part of Your Job: Having “aha” moments with students Best Meal You Make At Home: Picadillo, rice, beans, and plantains Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Top Chef Something you love about living in this area: I love its proximity to everything, the parks, museums, and amazing restaurants

Nick Hernandez

Joined: July 2021 Title: Graduate Coordinator, Rights & Responsibilities Where did you move here from? I’m from Maryland : ) What do you miss about that place? not much, still have it Favorite Part of Your Job: Working with students who are facing conduct consequences is rough, but I like that I can help students grow from their mistakes and become better people. Best Meal You Make At Home: Mean bowl of cereal, jk it’s black bean and turkey chile. Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: The Office, Parks and Rec, New Girl, Burn Notice, Suits, GOT, and Community Something you love about living in this area: Love/Hate how close everything is, but when there is traffic I hate that it’s so close yet takes me an hour to get to place 20 miles away

Kayla Hudson

Joined: July 2021 Title: Resident Director Where did you move here from? Tallahassee, FL What do you miss about that place? less traffic and not having to get on the highway to go most places Favorite Part of Your Job: Community development through programming Best Meal You Make At Home: Brunch! :) Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Insecure or Schitt’s Creek Something you love about living in this area: My friends are close by to have “girls nights”, being so close to DC and having access to lots of cool events.

Nikita Kimani

Joined: July 2021 Title: Graduate Coordinator for Diversity & Inclusion and Training & Development Where did you move here from? Germantown, MD What do you miss about that place? Seeing my nephew and nieces close to everyday Favorite Part of Your Job: Making connections with amazing people, being a part of a great community Best Meal You Make At Home: Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Manifest Something you love about living in this area: There’s a little bit of everything around here that you can find that interests you.

Welcome New Resident Life Terps!

Evan Kiser

Joined: July 2021 Title: Resident Director of Elkton Hall Where did you move here from? Greenville, OH What do you miss about that place? Close proximity to friends and family Favorite Part of Your Job: My RA Staff Best Meal You Make At Home: Uber Eats (I am not good at cooking) Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: The 100 Something you love about living in this area: The close proximity to Washington DC and Baltimore. There is always something to do.

Daniela Mendoza

Joined: September 2021 Title: Resident Director of South Campus Commons Buildings 5 & 6 Where did you move here from? I moved from Miami, FL, although I grew up in Plano, TX. What do you miss about that place? The one thing I miss about Miami is having easy access to the beach, and one thing I miss about Texas is all the different food choices available. Favorite Part of Your Job: My favorite part of my job is getting to mentor and help students. I love getting to help my RAs program for their students and creating fun activities for students to do. Best Meal You Make At Home: The best meal I make at home is my chicken enchiladas. Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: A binge-worthy show others might like is Shadow and Bone. Something you love about living in this area: All the different things to do and eat here in the DMV area. You will never be bored since there is just too much offered everywhere!

Eden Rivera

Joined: July 2021 Title: Graduate Coordinator, Off-Campus Housing Services Where did you move here from? Southern California What do you miss about that place? I miss the beaches!! Favorite Part of Your Job: Working with my awesome team (shout out to Jennie and Tiffany) and helping people find housing Best Meal You Make At Home: I make a mean pesto from scratch Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: My default is Modern Family (always a good laugh) Something you love about living in this area: I LOVE the trees! There are some really great trails for hiking and bike riding

Daniel Stott

Joined: July 2021 Title: Graduate Coordinator for Human Resources Where did you move here from? Connecticut What do you miss about that place? Cannoli specialty donuts at Donut Crazy Favorite Part of Your Job: Working through the logistics of RA selection Best Meal You Make At Home: Roasted parmesan brussel sprouts Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Bates Motel Something you love about living in this area: So many food options!

Welcome New Resident Life Terps!

Kimberlee Small

Joined: December 2021 Title: Residential Case Manager Where did you move here from? Memphis, TN What do you miss about that place? I will miss the good friends I made there. Favorite Part of Your Job: I’m excited to connect with the students. Best Meal You Make At Home: I think my salmon is quite lovely. Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Lovecraft Country (perfect mixture of horror and history!) Something you love about living in this area: I’m looking forward to the amazing seafood and exploring the area!

Tion M. Taylor

Joined: December 2021 Title: Community Director, Denton Community Where did you move here from? Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC What do you miss about that place? Hanging out with the Quarantine Crew. Favorite Part of Your Job: Helping my team reach their professional and community goals. Best Meal You Make At Home: I’m basic when it comes to cooking... Taco Salad Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Old show but will always be great show to watch- SCANDAL Something you love about living in this area: I am not there just yet but I am super excited to explore the many museums the area has to offer.

Erica Williams

(Re) Joined: September 2021 Title: Coordinator for Human Resources Where did you move here from? Residential Facilities, but raised in Maryland What do you miss about that place? Parking right next to my office building Favorite Part of Your Job: Being a resource for students and staff. Best Meal You Make At Home: I’m usually in charge of making side items; potatoes au gratin, garlic green beans, quinoa salad, etc. Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: I like comedies and sci-fi. My current favorites are Southside and Lovecraft Country Something you love about living in this area: There is always something to do and fun restaurants to try!

James Wright Jr.

Joined: July 2021 Title: Resident Director Where did you move here from? Reno, Nevada What do you miss about that place? Sunshine every day, zero traffic, and wine

Favorite Part of Your Job: Helping people find their passions Best Meal You Make At Home: Mac and Cheese and smothered chicken Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: All-American and The 100 Something you love about living in this area: Seafood