Resident Assistants
While primarily responsible for fostering community and supporting residents in the buildings in which they live, the Northeast Area’s RAs are one big team and help the Faculty-in-Residence and Resident Directors put on awesome events to bring everyone together.
2303 Sheridan
Andre Pang, Resident Assistant in 2303 Sheridan
Hi! My name is Andre, and I am a Junior studying theatre, pre-med, and biology. I am a big foodie, coming from the San Francisco Bay Area. I love meeting new people, exploring Chicago, working out, and doing theatre stuff. A fun fact about me is that I was actually born in China, raised in the US, and given Irish citizenship!
Hellen Wang, Resident Assistant in 2303 Sheridan
My name is Helen. I’m from Beijing, China. I’m currently a rising junior studying Computer Science and Biological Science. In my free time, I love swimming, horseback riding, cooking, and dancing! On weekends, I spent time with friends exploring different restaurants and parks in Evanston.
2307 Sheridan
Arielle Granston, Resident Assistant in 2307 Sheridan
Hey guys! I’m Arielle Granston and I’m a junior from Kensington, Maryland. I’m on the pre-med track, double majoring in communication sciences and disorders and psychology! I love photography and the outdoors, and spend my free time hiking, listening to music, and hanging with friends. I love meeting new people, so definitely say hi if you see me!
2313 Sheridan
Isabel Toghramadjian, Resident Assistant in 2313 Sheridan
Hi! I’m Isabel, a Senior from Blaine, MN studying Biology and Data Science. In my free time I love using the sauna in SPAC, going on walks through Evanston, and trying out new study spots around campus. This is my second year as an RA and I can’t wait to meet everyone!
Ayers
Aditi Ladda, Resident Assistant in Ayers
My name’s Aditi, and I’m a sophomore studying Applied Math in McCormick! I’m from Mumbai, India. I’m a huge Swiftie and love to listen to pop music. A fun fact about me is that I’ve snuck into a concert to see Imagine Dragons.
Jenny Chen, Resident Assistant in Ayers
Hi everyone, my name is Jenny and I am studying biomedical engineering! I was born and raised in Chicago, and I’m from the West Loop area. I’m on Northwestern’s Synchronized Skating Team, the Purple Line. In my free time, I love to bike by the lakefront, take pictures of food, and chat with friends. Feel free to reach out whenever, I am looking forward to being an Ayers RA!
Nick Hsu, Resident Assistant in Ayers
Hi y’all, I’m Nick! I’m a senior studying Computer Engineering on the BS/MA track, and am originally from Carmel, Indiana. I love playing basketball and going to the gym in my free time as well as trying new restaurants!
Yanis Zaim, Resident Assistant in Ayers
My name is Yanis and I am a junior majoring in Industrial Engineering. I was born in Paris but grew up in San Francisco, California. In my free time, I love playing or watching soccer and basketball! This will be my second year as an RA in the Northeast Area and I am excited to meet all incoming students & residents!
Bobb
Fauzan Aryaputra, Resident Assistant for Bobb
Hey! I’m Fauzan and I’m an international student from Singapore studying Economics and Data Science. One thing about me is that I love playing (and watching) sports, video games, and poker.
Jonathan Bell, Resident Assistant in Bobb
Hey! I’m Jonathan, I’m from Louisville, KY, and I’m studying Electrical Engineering (hoping to go into clean technology!) In my free time I love playing the drums, reading popular-science books, and going for runs along Lake Michigan. I was actually born in Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, and my parents got married here in Evanston!
Kailie Holiday, Resident Assistant in Bobb
My name is Kailie Holliday and I’m a senior studying cello performance and musicology. I’m originally from Chicago but grew up just outside the city. In my free time, I love to watch sports!
Parker Hong, Resident Assistant in Bobb
My name is Parker Hong and I’m a second-year student from Chicago studying Manufacturing and Design Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. Most of my time outside of school is devoted to training for rowing and I’m on the Northwestern Crew team that competes in the Fall and Spring quarters. Besides that, I love listening to music, playing guitar, trying new foods, and meeting new folks wherever I go.
Shun Fujita, Resident Assistant in Bobb
Hi everyone, my name is Shun Fujita. I am a sophomore from Tokyo, Japan studying computer science and math. My hobbies are mainly soccer and music and I am excited to meet everyone this year!
Sydney Akpebu, Resident Assistant in Bobb
My name is Sydney Akpebu and I am a Statistics and Data Science major. I am from Kensington, Maryland. One fun fact about me is that I love watching sports.
Tigran Bantikyan, Resident Assistant in Bobb
My name is Tigran and I am from a suburb outside of Boston, MA. I am studying Computer Science and enjoy exploring campus and the winter weather.
Goodrich
John Saleeb, Resident Assistant in Goodrich
What’s up guys, I’m John Saleeb from SoCal! I am a junior studying Neuroscience interested in the crossroad of medicine and business. I’m a massive sports junkie (especially basketball) and a big foodie so you could catch me on either ESPN or Yelp in my free time. Can’t wait to meet you all in person, this year’s going to be a blast!
Lindgren
Philip Wang, Resident Assistant in Lindgren
Hi I’m Philip! I’m a senior studying psychology and Computer Science. I’m from Beijing, China. I love to play basketball and bridge! [insert more fun fact here] I’m excited to be in the NE1 area for a third year.
McCulloch
Anna Filipek, Resident Assistant in McCulloch
Hey! My name is Anna Filipek, and I’m majoring in biological sciences with a minor in Psychology. On campus, I am involved in PhiDE and NLVS. I’m from Atlanta, Georgia, I love to run and hike, and my favorite color is yellow!
Harry Guan, Resident Assistant in McCulloch
Hi! My name is Harry, and I’m a 2nd year student pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Trombone Performance. I’m from the Bay Area, California, so I’ll be braving through the harsh winter weather with you all! In my free time, I enjoy cooking, playing piano, weightlifting, and orchestral conducting!
James Li, Resident Assistant in McCulloch
Hi everyone! My name is James, and I’m a sophomore studying Economics and Legal Studies. I’m from Austin, Texas. Super excited to get to know everyone! Send me food recs 🙂
Maija Tarajamo, Resident Assistant in McCulloch
Hello everyone! Im Maija I am originally from Waldorf, Maryland. I am a Music Major at Bienen with a BIP and Psychology minors. I have been a Bobb RA for the past 2 years now! A fun fact about myself is that I love to cook!
Nicole Constant, Resident Assistant in McCulloch
Hi my name is Nicole! I grew up in Ridgewood NJ and after high school moved to North Carolina. I am majoring in mechanical engineering and I have earned a certificate in leadership. In my free time I love to be with friends as well as outdoors either having picnics, exploring downtown, or being active.
Oriname Adurodija, Resident Assistant in McCulloch
My name is Oriname Adurodija and I’m a ChemE major from Kingsport Tennessee. I really enjoy baking, singing, playing piano, and cooking/eating good food. My favorite foods are Taiwaneese beef noodles, Taiyaki cakes, and boba. A fun fact about me is that I have four citizenships!
Patrick Chen, Resident Assistant in McCulloch
Hi, my name is Patrick Chen, and I am from Naperville, Illinois. I am currently a junior studying math and computer science. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and taking walks around the lakefill.
Sargent
Aleksandar Dale, Resident Assistant in Sargent
My name is Aleksandar Dale and I am a Biology major and I am also minoring in Data Science. I am a local kid from Chicago, Illinois so I didn’t move to far from home. I am always happy to brag about the greatness of Chicago. A fun fact about me is that I am a member of the Northwestern Rugby club which is a really awesome club at Northwestern for those looking for a physical challenge.
Andre Plackis, Resident Assistant in Sargent
Andre is a junior from Austin, Texas studying industrial engineering and cello performance. He lived on south campus last year so he’s excited to see the change of pace up north. Outside of class you can find him at the Sheil Catholic center, watching baseball, or reading on the lakefill.
Carlissa Santina, Resident Assistant in Sargent
My name is Carlissa and I am Class of 2027 studying Economics and Business Institutions. I am from the Bronx, NY. I love playing basketball and running around the Lakefill.
Grace Hancock, Resident Assistant in Sargent
I’m Grace, the RA for Sargent Hall. I’m a junior studying chem engineering with a minor in spanish. I play water polo, soccer, and floor hockey.
Joseph Biju, Resident Assistant in Sargent
Joseph is a sophomore studying Cognitive Science in WCAS from South Windsor, Connecticut. He loves to lift, go on runs, and play basketball in his free time. Joseph is excited to be a part of the residential services team for the first time and meet the his new residents. Please reach out if you need any academic, social, or emotional support. Go cats!
Slivka
Avery Leblanc, Resident Assistant in Slivka
Hi, loves! My name is Avery, and I am a sophomore double majoring in biomedical engineering and cognitive science. Outside of class, I am the treasurer for Polerize and spend much of my time taking nature walks or concocting something new in the communal kitchens. I’m looking forward to the new year and new faces, so feel free to reach out!
Jason Ma, Resident Assistant in Slivka
Hi, my name is Jason, and I’m a junior from Hillsborough, New Jersey! I’m super excited to be an RA for the Slivka community this year. At Northwestern, I’m currently pursuing the combined BS/MS program, studying mechanical engineering and computer science. In my free time, I love to be outdoors and stay active; my favorite hobbies include backpacking, skiing, spikeball, and running.
Peter Burleson, Resident Assistant in Slivka
Hi! My name is Peter, and I’m a junior studying chemistry from the Dallas, Texas, area. In my free time, I like playing tennis, pickleball, and chess, trying new foods, and surfing random Wikipedia articles. Above all, I love learning about almost anything, but I’m most interested in science, history, and ancestry/genealogy. I’m excited to meet everyone on campus!