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Resident Assistants

Resident Assistants

Resident Assistants

While primarily responsible for fostering community and supporting residents in the buildings in which they live, the North Area’s RAs are one big team and help the Faculty-in-Residence and Resident Directors put on awesome events to bring everyone together.

2347 Sheridan Resident Assistant

Jordan Popoola,  Resident Assistant in 2347 Sheridan

Jordan Popoola, Resident Assistant for 2347 Sheridan

Hello! My name is Jordan Popoola, I am an Applied Math major in McCormick. I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina, and am a big soccer and basketball fan. If anyone wants to watch the NBA with me feel free!

2349 Sheridan Resident Assistant

Kayla Fortis, Resident Assistant in 2349 Sheridan

Kayla Fortis, Resident Assistant in 2349 Sheridan

Hi everyone! My name is Kayla, and I am a junior from Los Angeles, CA. I am a pre-med majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Business Institutions. I enjoy exploring new cities (Chicago is top tier!) and spending quality time with friends and family. I love meeting new people and having long conversations. If you ever need someone to talk to, please stop by!

Elder Resident Assistants

Allie Sjobeck, Resident Assistant in Elder

Allie Sjobeck, Resident Assistant in Elder

My name is Allie and I am a junior majoring in Human Development in Context and minoring in Spanish and Legal Studies. I’m currently on the pre-law track, planning to go to graduate school after undergrad. I grew up in Portland, Oregon, and hold great affection for the west coast. This will be my second year as an RA in Elder and I am excited to meet the incoming students & residents!

Anna Blaszkiewicz, Resident Assistant in Elder

Anna Blaszkiewicz, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi! My name is Anna and I’m a senior neuroscience major from the southwest suburbs of Chicago. In my free time I like to read, run, and watch movies. I also love being outside and exploring new forest preserves!

Annika Macy, Resident Assistant in Elder

Annika Macy, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi everyone! My name is Annika, and I’m a sophomore from Evanston studying environmental science and math. I love the beach, working out, shopping, and baking 🙂

Dev Shah, Resident Assistant in Elder

Dev Shah, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hello everyone! My name is Dev Shah and I am a sophomore studying Computer Science, Statistics, and Philosophy. I am from Mumbai, India. I love F1, gaming, cricket, and adventure sports. Feel free to say hi and I would love to chat or catch the next race together!

Kay Mendu, Resident Assistant in Elder

Kay Mendu, Resident Assistant in Elder

Lehla Dillard, Resident Assistant in Elder

Lehla Dillard, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi everyone, I’m Lehla and I’m one of the RAs in Elder. My major is political science and I’m a 2nd year. Some fun facts about me are, I’m apart of the dance team fusion and I loveeee movies. I can’t wait to meet everyone and just know I’m super friendly and don’t be afraid to talk to me 🙂

Dayo Babatunde, Resident Assistant in Elder

Dayo Babatunde, Resident Assistant in Elder

I am a Nigerian American from a town called Clackamas which is adjacent to Portland, Oregon. As a senior at Northwestern, I study computer science. Additionally, I am a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and NSBE. In my free time, I like to hoop, keep up with NBA and NFL news and binge-watch shows – doing One Piece currently. I may look mad sometimes, but trust me I’m not. I’m actually nice if you get to know me

Kellen Bryant, Resident Assistant in Elder

Kellen Bryant, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi everyone:). My name is Kellen Bryant. I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science and Math from Seattle, WA. On campus, I’m a CS Peer Mentor, a flailing triathlete, and the Mixed Student Association’s biggest fan. I love climbing, the outdoors, good food, and board games.

Lupe Bravo, Resident Assistant in Elder

Lupe Bravo, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hii my name is Lupe and I am a Biology major on the pre-med track! I am from Los Angeles, California. I love to listen to music, watch movies, and paint! A fun fact about myself is that I met Childish Gambino at a friend’s film screening 🙂

Naomi Gizaw, Resident Assistant in Elder

Naomi Gizaw, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi I’m Naomi! I’m a neuroscience major from the Detroit area in Michigan. A fun fact about me is that I love making spotify playlists. Always looking for song recs! 🙂

Shriya Kata, Resident Assistant in Elder

Shriya Kata, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hey! My name is Shriya Kata. I’m a sophomore from Madison, Wisconsin. I am studying biological sciences and data science on the pre-med track. In my free time I love traveling, shopping, and discovering new places to eat!

Vi Yang, Resident Assistant in Elder

Vi Yang, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi! My name is Vi Yang, and I am from El Paso Texas! I’m a second year computer science major, with an entrepreneurship minor. I enjoy playing games in my free time, and taking care of plants even though they all die for some reason… Anyways, I’m a chewing gum lover and feel free to drop by my room for a chat or anything!

Daniel Solomon, Resident Assistance in Elder

Daniel Solomon, Resident Assistance in Elder

Kemper Resident Assistants

Amina Dayisi, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Amina Dayisi, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Hi there! My name’s Amina, and I am a second year psychology major. I was born in Chicago, but I grew up in Atlanta. I love reading, cooking, and listening to music, sometimes all at the same time lol. I love watching movies and binging tv shows. When it’s warm outside, I like building houses with my dad.

Ethan Havemann, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Ethan Havemann, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Hi! My name is Ethan and I am a junior studying Computer Engineering and Math. I am heavily involved with various tech related clubs on campus, and love to spend time diving further into research, reading, and trying new restaurants.

TBD, Resident Assistant in Kemper

TBD, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Arta Osmani, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Arta Osmani, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Hi! My name is Arta Osmani, I’m a senior studying Materials Science and Engineering from the Chicago suburbs. On campus, I’m part of the marching band, Balkan Student Association, and materials science research. I love exploring new restaurants, cooking, and baking sourdough bread in my free time, and I’m looking forward to a great year!

Schapiro Hall Resident Assistants

Anant Poddar, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Anant Poddar, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi everyone! My name is Anant, and I’m a sophomore from Kolkata, India. I’m pursuing the BS/MS program in Computer Science at McCormick. Outside of class, I am involved with finance and tech clubs on campus. Feel free to reach out for playing pool, ping pong or talking about anything. Excited to meet all of you!!

Angie Aguilar, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Angie Aguilar, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Angie is a junior studying Biological Sciences with a minor in Global Health Studies on the pre-med track. Angie is from Los Angeles, California and has three younger sisters. She loves to dance, watch movies, and hang out with friends. Fun fact, Angie is on Northwestern’s Fusion Dance Company. She’s very excited to meet her residents and offer them support throughout the academic year!

Annette Krol, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Annette Krol, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi all! My name is Annette, and I am a junior studying biology and psychology on the pre-med track. I am from Chicago, and I love trying new coffee shops in the city. I am very excited to get to know all of my residents this year!

Damilola Olabanji, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Damilola Olabanji, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Raised in Michigan, Damilola is a Social Policy major with a Legal Studies minor. Damilola likes to watch videos and spend time with friends, and is looking forward to seeing everyone on campus!

Hannah Goldenberg, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hannah Goldenberg, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi! My name is Hannah Goldenberg and I’m a sophomore from Greenwich, CT studying biomedical engineering. On campus, I’m involved with club ice hockey, Splash at Northwestern, and research in perceptual learning. In my free time, I love exploring new restaurants in Chicago, watching sports, and hiking.

Joanne Li, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Joanne Li, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi, my name is Joanne! I’m a junior majoring in Economics and Biology on the pre-med track and I’m from Long Island, NY! I enjoy reading (always down for recs!), playing the piano, and dancing! I’m so excited to meet everyone!

Laila Zatar, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Laila Zatar, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi! I’m Laila Zatar, a senior majoring in Neuroscience and Global Health with a minor in Data Science. I’m from the southwest suburbs of Chicago, and I have four brothers, who I love spending time with. I also love to crochet and bake things especially tiramisu!

Leopoldo Mentado, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Leopoldo Mentado, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hey! I’m Leo Mentado, a senior majoring in Industrial Engineering. I’m from Chicago and I enjoy biking and exercising. I love spending time with family and friends.

Noor Hamid , Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Noor Hamid, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi, everyone! My name is Noor, and I am a junior majoring in both Economics and Psychology. I spent most of my life living in Texas, but I now call Dubai my home! In my free time, I love exploring new places in Evanston and Chicago, and am happy to share my recommendations! I am super excited to meet you all, and I can’t wait for a great year!

Sahaana Rajesh, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Sahaana Rajesh, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hey hey! My name is Sahaana Rajesh and I’m a junior studying Industrial Engineering and Theatre. I am a RA for Schapiro Hall in the North Area, but am originally from Moraga, California. In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, dancing, travelling and spending time with my family and friends. GO CATS <3