Welcome New Terps

Even through COVID, we were so happy to welcome a few new staff members to our department over the past year! Let’s get to know them a little! Hopefully, you’ll see them in person soon!

MATT DICICCO

Joined: June 2020 Title: Assistant Director, Housing Management Where did you move here from? Oklahoma State/Stillwater, OK What do you miss about that place? Getting from point A to point B in significantly less time than it takes here in the DMV Favorite Part of Your Job: Making the assignments process easier to understand and putting more information in our students’ hands Best Meal You Make At Home: A shredded chicken burrito/quesadilla with varying toppings Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: ABC’s TGIF lineup from the mid-90s is on Hulu. You’re welcome. Something you love about living in this area: Pretty much anything I could need is within 30 minutes. One of the downsides of living in a small town...

YUSEF ALI

Joined: October 2020 Title: Coordinator for Business Operations Where did you move here from? I have lived here my whole life. I was an Accounting Assistant previously under Margie when I was a student. What do you miss about that place? Nothing because I’m still here. :) Favorite Part of Your Job: Working with such an amazing diverse group of people. Best Meal You Make At Home: Grilled chicken with a side of ranch. Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: The Confession Tapes (a crime documentary series where murderers were forced to make “confessions” of their crimes but then later backtracked) Something you love about living in this area: I love that most of my family resides in this area, so I can go visit them more frequently compared to if they lived farther away. Obviously due to COVID I have not seen them in over a year but hope to be able to soon.

KELLI PERKINS

Joined: November 2020 Title: Assistant Director for North Campus Where did you move here from? Greensboro, NC What do you miss about that place? Southern food Favorite Part of Your Job: Supervision--my supervisees are some of the dopest professionals and humans I’ve met. Best Meal You Make At Home: I mean...what can’t I make?! I’m a cooking machine, but my family and friends most request my fried chicken, mac n cheese, and greens Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: I’m not much of a tv binger, but I have been watching Marriage or Mortgage on Netflix Something you love about living in this area: I love the diversity of people, food, and things to do. If you can think of it, you can find it here.

NIKKI CHARLESTIN

Joined: March 2021 Title: Resident Director for BCC Where did you move here from? Madison, Wisconsin What do you miss about that place? My little sister and niece! Favorite Part of Your Job: Building relationships with my residents! Best Meal You Make At Home: Shrimp Tacos Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: Bones! An oldie but goodie! Something you love about living in this area: There is always something to do!

CHARMAYNE WYCHE

Joined: March 2021 Title: Resident Director for DAQSS Where did you move here from? Radford University (About 20 miles southwest of Blacksburg, VA) What do you miss about that place? The DE&I work Favorite Part of Your Job: Interactions with the RAs

Best Meal You Make At Home: Shrimp & Basil Zucchini Pasta Binge-Worthy Show Others Might Like: The Office Something you love about living in this area: I love that there is always something to do. It just doesn’t seem like you can get bored here.