Contact Us - Campus Life

The Residence Life team is composed of professional staff and student house advisors. The best way to contact us is via email, in-person visits, or phone.

Professional Staff

Vanessa Guerrero

Director of Residence Life

Phone: 503-517-4742

Email: vguerrero@reed.edu

Glen Robbins

Assistant Director of Residence Life

Phone: 503-517-4154

Email: robbinsg@reed.edu

Kristina Townsend

Assistant Director of Housing Operations

Phone: 503-777-7536

Email: ktownsend@reed.edu

Liz Galioto

Area Coordinator for Naito, Sullivan, and Bragdon

Phone: 503-517-4103

Email: gliz@reed.edu

Hi there! My name is Liz Gailoto (they/they/theirs). I grew up in Southern California and graduated from the University of La Verne (ULV), where I was involved in every extracurricular activity I could be, while earning my B.S. in Sociology. At ULV, I discovered my passion for Student Affairs and helping students and student leaders have a positive college experience.

Before coming to Reed, I moved halfway across the country to attend graduate school at the University of Minesota-Twin Cities (UMN), a state I had only visited once before and a university had never stepped foot on. At UMN, I worked as an Assistant Resident Director, helping oversee a residence hall of over 750 first-year students, while also being a full-time student earning my M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Policy, & Development in Higher Education. California will always be home, Minnesota holds a special place in my heart.

Now, on my second cross-country move to Oregon, I live on campus with my fiancé, Liam, and our two cats Digby and Bing Bong. We're all loving life in the Pacific Northwest visiting new coffee shops, stargazing, enjoying local art, and exploring nature. When I'm not out exploring Portland with Liam, you can catch me playing video or board games, reading (usually a queer romance) or, crafting with whatever my current hyperfixation is that week.

I'm excited to be here at Reed with all of you! If you'd like to schedule a meeting with me, you can do so here:

Meet With Liz

Keely Kerr

Area Coordinator for the Cross Canyons, OBD, and the Grove

Phone: 503-459-4525

Email: kkeely@reed.edu

Hi! My name is Keely Kerr (She/They). Before coming to Portland, I was born and raised in Southern California. I attended San Diego State University (SDSU), where I received my B.A. in Communication with a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies and my M.A. in Postsecondary Education Leadership and Student Affairs. While a student, I also studied abroad in Jyväskylä, Finland, where I studied Refugee Resettlement and Integration. I began as an Academic Mentor and have since served in various roles in residence life, career services, cultural centers, academic advising, disability services, and more across San Diego State University, California Institute of the Arts, and California State University, Northridge before joining Reed. As a first-generation college student, I found my love for student affairs in guiding other students as they navigate their college experience and helping them feel a sense of belonging.

I live on campus with my cats Lucy & Ethel. And when I’m not working, you can find me playing board and video games, reading, baking, or perusing local art. I’m so excited to be at Reed and can’t wait to get to know y’all! If you’d like to meet or chat, you can schedule a meeting below or just stop by Aspen on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Schedule a Meeting with Keely

Megan Simón

Area Coordinator for Apartments, Anna Mann, Garden House, the Language Houses, and FSM

Phone: 503-517-4790

Email: simonmeg@reed.edu

Hi There, Hello!

My name is Megan Simón (she/her/hers), and I was lucky enough to have grown up right here in Portland, Oregon. I graduated from Portland State University with a B.S. in Social Sciences in 2022 and am now working on my masters degree in Educational Policy and Leadership. Before coming to Residence Life I worked at Reed in other capacities, both in the Student Life Office and the Office for Student Engagement. I also serve as the Director of Education for the Gender, Advocacy, and Inclusion Network (GAIN) of Higher Education where I am in charge of curating the organization's yearly educational opportunities and conference sessions.

I am excited about helping students successfully navigate processes and systems through advising, programming and project management. Throughout my career I have maintained a particular interest in accessibility and equity, working to facilitate conversations around supporting students with disabilities beyond the classroom.

I live with my husband, son, and our pets, Doodles and Mochi. For fun, we love taking road trips through eastern Oregon, playing cribbage, watching bad reality tv, and perusing the nearest record store.

Office Hours: Student Center 114, Every Wednesday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Make an appointment

Niko Strom

Area Coordinator for Trillium

Phone: 503-517-4818

Email: nstrom@reed.edu

Hello! My name is Niko Strom (he/him/his), and I am the Area Coordinator for Trillium Hall. I graduated from the University of Portland with a bachelor's in theology and received my master's in ministry and theology from Villanova University. I worked at Trinity University for three years as a Residential Life Coordinator. I grew up in San Diego, CA but have always called Portland home.

You can find me playing board games with friends, hiking trails with my dog, or trying a new recipe in my kitchen. I am a fan of Clifton Strengths and my top five strengths are Communication, Empathy, Connectedness, Adaptability, and Strategic. I enjoy getting to help students find and create their style and brand of leadership.

Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Book me link is here.

Your house advisor (HA) is one of the first people you will meet at Reed. These returning students are selected for their skills and interest in helping fellow students, and act as an excellent resource for questions about academics, campus life, and Portland in general. HAs also help to bring students together by organizing activities such as movie nights, pizza parties, study breaks, provocative talks, excursions around Portland, and trips to the coast or the Reed ski cabin with the students of their residence halls. At least one house advisor lives in every residence hall.