Residence Life

Hi there! My name is Serilda Summers and I am the Assistant Dean of Residence Life. My educational background is as follows: Grand Valley State University graduate with a B.S in Behavioral Science and Biology, an M.Ed in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University located in Indiana, and I am currently one year into my MBA at Willamette University! I look forward this year to adding an addition to my family (a newborn baby scheduled to arrive in March), traveling, finishing my MBA, and enjoying sun breaks (something one can only enjoy in the Pacific NW)! In my spare time (what spare time!) I enjoy indulging in CNN & yahoo news, jogging, going out with my best girlfriends, and trying out new restaurants.

Hi! My name is Amy and I am the Senior Resident Director. I manage many of the housing and facilities aspects of Residence Life in addition to over-seeing the Birchwoods and RCAs. I grew up in upstate New York (way upstate near the Canadian border) and went to school at St. Lawrence University where I graduated with a degree in Sociology and Psychology. After graduation, I moved to Delaware and served a year in AmeriCorps working with mentoring programs in public schools. I then earned my Masters in College Counseling from the University of Delaware. I moved to Oregon a few years ago to work at Reed and I am a west-coast convert. I am a recent newlywed and new mother to Pepper - my puppy. In my spare time I like to try new Portland restaurants, attempt to make my own sushi, explore Portland outdoors with the puppy, and drink coffee.

Greetings! My name is Michelle Waldron a Floridian by birth, but I never got used to the heat. I moved to Portland this Summer with my husband & our two overly round cats. In Florida, I completed my bachelor's degree in Criminology at University of South Florida and have recently been accepted in to the Master's program at Portland State University in Criminology & Criminal Justice. In my free time I enjoy going to the opera, photography, traveling, and locating rare finds at Portland's large assortment of thrift shops. My position here at Reed is to help you with any questions pertaining to Residence Life and assist in making your experience at Reed College more memorable. I am so excited to be a part of the Residence Life team at Reed and I look forward to an awesome new year!

Working to assist the House Advisors in everything they do are 6 Resident Directors (RDs). RDs are full-time professional staff members who work and live on campus. RD's provide support for the house advisors, are advocates for students concerns, and help students experiencing difficulties at Reed. They provide emergency on-call coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week when school is in session.

Hello! My name is Jonathan and I am the Resident Director for Old Dorm Block & Anna Mann. This is my second year at Reed and I am very excited to spend another year with an amazing staff and phenomenal student body! I am a native Southern Californian, but now with a year under my belt I think that it’s safe to say that I am your every day coffee and indie music loving Portlander. I attended California Lutheran University where I earned my B.A. in Communication and my Master's in Counseling and Guidance with a specialization in College Student Personnel. Before coming to Reed I spent my time working in academic advising at a small Lutheran university in Southern California where I was introduced to aebleskivers. In addition to my duty as a RD, I will be working in International Student Services. When I am not at work I am exploring Portland, traveling around the country and making mix tapes for my friends.

Hi! My name is Dana and I am the Resident Director for Naito and Sullivan Halls. I'm excited to be in my second year at Reed. I grew up in the Portland area but went south to San Antonio, Texas for college and graduate school. I earned a BA in Art History from Trinity University and my Master's degree in Higher Education Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio. In my free time I enjoy traveling, music and concerts, going out to the movies, playing kickball, art, reading, hanging out with my family, friends, and my dog, Rosco. Come visit me and Rosco in Naito - we would love to meet you!

Hi Everyone! My name is Rosanna and I'm the Resident Director for the Cross Canyons. This year I've inherited the Language Houses and am thrilled to be working with more Reedies and Language Scholars! I moved to Portland from Florida a year ago after having earned my M. Ed. in College Student Affairs from the University of South Florida (Go Bulls!) where prior to that I earned my B.A. in Psychology. I've thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Reed community and working with the ResLife team this past year and am happy to be back for a second year. When I'm not working I enjoy reading, spending time with friends and family, listening to live music, traveling, yoga, playing with my dog Dexter, and exploring all that the greater Portland area has to offer. Come by my office in Bragdon I to meet me and Dexter sometime!

Hey y'all! My name is Drew and I'm the RD for Foster, Scholz, and MacNaughton. I grew up in South Carolina where I became a lover of grits, bacon, and sweet tea. Since moving to Portland, I have become a breakfast connoisseur. You will frequently find me at local eateries such as Toast, Bertie Lou's, Isabel's, and Pine State biscuits in order to get my southern fix. I earned my BS in Business from the University of North Greenville and received my Masters of Divinity with a focus in Education from Baylor University. In my spare time, I ride my bike around the city and am an avid rider of Tri Met! I have practically been a hiker since birth and try to spend lots of time outside, usually climbing in the beautiful Northwest. If you get some time come by Scholz 2; maybe we can share some coffee or even some sweet tea.

Hello! My name is Gabe and I'm the RD for The Grove, including the Farm House, Garden House & Canyon House. Originally I'm from a small town just south of Indianapolis, Indiana, but have found a new place to call home in the amazing Pacific Northwest. Before moving to Portland I lived in Seattle, where I worked as an RD at the University of Washington. I have an M.S. in Higher Education from the University of Kansas, and a B.S. in Psychology from Indiana University. I really enjoy hiking and spent a lot of time outside this past summer, if you are looking for some tips for great places to hike just ask! Music is also a passion I have, and listen to as much as I can. I love Indie films, spending time with friends, cooking and exploring the great food in Portland. If you see me on campus with my partners two pugs (Otis & Gus) come on over. I look forward to getting to know you, stop by Bidwell sometime and say hi!