Residential Life Staff Contacts

Coordinators of Student Development

The Coordinators of Student Development (CSDs) are full-time professionals, with Masters Degrees, skilled in leadership, program development, advising, and resource referral. Living in on-campus housing, they train and supervise Resident Advisors, oversee the front desk operations, advise Community Councils, and administer Community Standards and administrative procedures.

Note on Contacting Staff and Student Confidentiality - When contacting University Housing staff, please be aware that student records are protected by the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, commonly known as FERPA. In order for a staff member to share specific student information with you, your student may need to give written consent to release information.

Kenise Adams

Cerro Vista Apartments: Activist/Gender Inclusive, Cooking, CP Scholars, Honors, & Transitions Learning Communities
kadams26@calpoly.edu
805-756-6791
Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
SUNY Buffalo State
Bachelors in Communication Studies
SUNY Oneonta

Josh Oakland

Yosemite Hall: Activist/Gender Inclusive, Eco, PreMed, PolyTech, & Living Learning Program - College of Science and Mathematics
joakland@calpoly.edu
805-756-5681
Masters in Student Development Administration
Seattle University
Bachelors in Neuroscience and Psychology
Regis University

Blaze Campbell

Sierra Madre Hall: Living Learning Program - College of Engineering
bcamb11@calpoly.edu
805-756-5651
Masters in African American Studies
Temple University
Bachelors in Strategic Communications
Temple University

Kenzie Kitson

Santa Lucia and North Mountain Halls: Living Learning Program - College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences
kkitson@calpoly.edu
805-756-5631
Masters in Student Affairs
Colorado State
Bachelors in Business & Leadership
University of Puget Sound

Shonna Davis

Poly Canyon Village Apartments: Leadership & iCommunity
sdavis08@calpoly.edu
805-756-9341
Masters in English
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Bachelors in English
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Mishaal Barrett

Sequoia Hall: Passport & Living Learning Program - College of Architecture and Environmental Design
mibarret@calpoly.edu
805-756-5641
Masters in Higher Education & Student Affairs
New York University
Bachelors in Psychology
UC Merced

Cindy Loza

Poly Canyon Village Apartments: Leadership & iCommunity
cjloza@calpoly.edu
805-756-9351
Masters in Higher Education Administration
Florida International University
Bachelors in Business Administration, Management & Human Resources
Cal Poly, Pomona

Molly Fabricatore

Muir Hall: ACE, Choice, & Trio
mfabrica@calpoly.edu
805-756-5621
Masters in Higher Education Student Affairs
Salem State University
Bachelors in English
Salem State University

Ashley Stripling

Tenaya Hall: Living Learning Program - Orfalea College of Business
astripli@calpoly.edu
805-756-5661
Masters in Student Affairs Administration
Binghamton University
Bachelors in Public Relations
SUNY Oswego

Julia Duong

Cerro Vista Apartments: Activist/Gender Inclusive, Cooking, CP Scholars, Honors, & Transitions Learning Communities
jduong06@calpoly.edu
805-756-6796
Masters in Educational Administration & Leadership: Student Affairs
University of the Pacific
Bachelors in Human Services
Cal State Fullerton

Kendall Perez

Poly Canyon Village Apartments: Leadership & iCommunity
kperez24@calpoly.edu
805-756-9361
Masters in Higher Education Leadership
University of the Pacific
Bachelors in Communications: Public Relations
Cal State Fullerton

Ray Wilkinson

Trinity Hall: Studio & Living Learning Program - College of Liberal Arts
rpwilkin@calpoly.edu
805-756-5671
Masters in Counselor Education/School Counseling
Mississippi State University
Bachelors in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Service Administration
Central Michigan University

Supervisory Staff

The supervisory staff coordinate long-term planning and provide supervision and oversight to the Coordinators of Student Development.

Carole Schaffer

Associate Director of University Housing
cschaffe@calpoly.edu
805-756-1226
Masters in Education, College Student Development
Alfred University
Bachelor in Sports Medicine
Alfred University

Juliette Duke

Director of Residential Life and Education
jduke@calpoly.edu
805-756-9315
Masters in Education, College Student Affairs
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Barry University

Valla Hardy

Associate Director of Residential Life
Community Standards
vahardy@calpoly.edu
805-756-5471
Master of Arts, Higher Education, College Student Development
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Tina Muller

Associate Director of Residential Life
Academic Initiatives and Learning Community Development
tmuller@calpoly.edu
805-756-6134
Masters in Education
Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Pacific Lutheran University

Daisy Castaneda

Learning Community Coordinator
Residential Curriculum
dgcastan@calpoly.edu
805-756-5991
Masters in Postsecondary Educational Leadership: Student Emphasis
San Diego State University
Bachelors in Global Studies and Chicana Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara

Davona Mason

Learning Community Coordinator
Residential Curriculum
dmason01@calpoly.edu
805-756-6125
Masters in College Student Personnel Administration
Canisius College
Bachelors in Public Relations & Marketing
Baldwin Wallace University

Allison Elliott

Learning Community Coordinator
Educational Initiatives
aellio12@calpoly.edu
805-756-6798
Masters of College Student Personnel Administration
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Concordia University Wisconsin

Hunter Simmons

Learning Community Coordinator
Student Staff Selection and Training
hasimmon@calpoly.edu
805-756-9352
Master of Arts in Education
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts in History
Virginia Tech

Cat (Catherine) Placencia

Leadership and Program Coordinator
Inter Housing Council, Event Team, and Cal Poly Lofts
placenci@calpoly.edu
805-756-5954
Masters in College Counseling and Student Services
CSU, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development
CSU, Northridge

Resident Advisors (RAs)

Resident Advisors (RAs) are full-time students who are selected and trained to help create an atmosphere conducive to growth and development. They serve as group facilitators, referral agents, and activity advisors. They also assist students with personal, academic, and social concerns. Resident Advisors are available to help students adjust to life in on-campus housing and at the University. Every student has an assigned RA, but residents are free to seek aid or counsel from any RA.