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Central Staff:

Antonio Willis-Berry

Director of the Office of Residence Life and Housing
Email: awillis@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Antonio Willis-Berry (He/Him/His) is the Director of Residence Life and Housing and provides oversight, vision and management for the College’s residential program. As a proud member of the Class of 2013, Antonio is excited to return to the campus to elevate the residential student experience and champion opportunities for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to flourish with the residence halls. Antonio has held leadership positions within Residence Life and Housing at Bentley University, Merrimack College, and the University of Connecticut. He holds a M.S.Ed in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania, a BA in Music from the College of the Cross, and is currently working towards completing his Ed.D. at Regis College.

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Edwin Coolbaugh

Director of Housing OperationsÌý
email:Ìýecoolbau@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

After receiving his B.S. in sports medicine and M.S. in human services from Keene State College,Ìý EdÌý(He/Him/His) entered the residence life field full time. He has served as a Resident Assistant, Assistant Resident Director, Family Manager, Hall Director, Area Coordinator, and completed four years as an Assistant Dean of Students at the College of Saint Elizabeth, before coming to 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. Ed is an avid chef, a fervent marine reef aquarium enthusiast, a student of architecture, and loves sailing.

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Zachary Sneeringer

Assistant Director for Residence Education
Email:Ìýzsneeringer@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Zack (He/Him/His) joined the staff in August 2023 after serving as an Area Coordinator at Worcester State University and a Complex Director at Providence College. Outside of Residence Life, Zack has also worked in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Campus Ministry, and Esports in Higher Education. Zack received his B.A. in Mathematics and Music from Assumption College, followed by his M.Ed in Higher Education from Providence College. Outside of work, Zack sings in a local choir, the Salisbury Singers, and loves spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and two cats, Perry and Bonnie.

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Alexis (Lex) Marquez

Office Coordinator
Email: amarquez@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Lex joined the team in August 2024. Lex received their B.A. in Classical Civilizations from Boston University. Lex has a great appreciation and passion for antiquities, art history, and cultural preservation. While in school, they assisted in research for several international archaeological projects and gallery exhibits, worked as a Program Resident Assistant at Northeastern University for two summers, and attempted to visit every museum in the city of Boston. In their spare time, Lex can either be found hanging out with their pitbull mix, Remi, or reading a new fantasy book.

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Area Coordinators (ACs):

Luke DiCiccoÌý

Area CoordinatorÌý

Oversees Healy and Wheeler Halls
Email: ldicicco@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Luke joined 17³Ô¹ÏÍø in April of 2022 after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Assumption University. While at Assumption, Luke worked as a Resident Assistant for 3 years and was also involved in several other student leader positions at the institution. Luke is currently working on obtaining his masters degree in Higher Education Administration from Bridgewater State University and is excited to be a positive role model for students here at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. When he is not working, Luke is either at the gym, spending time with friends, or watching movies/tv shows.

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Hailey O'Brien

Area CoordinatorÌý

Oversees Figge and Loyola Halls
Email: hobrien@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Hailey (she/her) received her Bachelors in International Political Science from Fitchburg State University in 2019 where she was heavily involved with Campus Center operations, Student Government, and Fraternity and Sorority Life. She received her Masters in Higher Education, Student Affairs from Merrimack College in 2020. She has been working in Residential Life at Assumption University since the fall of 2021 and served as a Resident Director for first year students and Area Coordinator for the Living Learning program working with Residential Education. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling to new cities as well as hiking and paddleboarding with her German Shepherd, Lily.

Brianna Turner-Douglas

Area CoordinatorÌý

Oversees Alumni, Carlin, and Williams Halls
Email: bturner-douglas@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122Ìý
Phone: 508-793-2411

Brianna (she/her) joined the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø community in November 2022. She grew up in Bronx, NY and received her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Union College. Outside of the classroom, Brianna was a student researcher, member of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the Diversity Ambassador within the Office of Intercultural Affairs. In her free time, Brianna enjoys spending time with her friends, visiting museums, and listening to podcasts.

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Resident Directors (RDs):

Hanna Karas

Resident Director

Oversees Hanselman Hall
Email: hkaras@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122Ìý
Phone: 508-793-2411

Hanna joined the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø community in October 2023. She earned her Bachelor's in New Media at the University of Maine, where she was involved in Resident Life, Pep Band, and the virtual research lab on campus. Hanna then spent three years teaching English in South Korea before returning to the states to become a kindergarten teacher. In her free time, Hanna enjoys playing video games, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

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Taji Lowe

Resident Director

Oversees Brooks Hall
Email: tlowe@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122Ìý
Phone: 508-793-2411

Taji joined the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø community in September 2024. Taji earned his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a major in Management and a minor in Sociology from the University of Maine in 2019. He then received his Master of Business Administration in Project Management from Post University in December 2023. At Post University, he served as both a Community Director and an Assistant Football Coach.

Kiara Suero

Resident Director

Oversees Clark Hall
Email: ksuero@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122Ìý
Phone: 508-793-2411

Kiara Suero (she/her) is the newest Resident Director with the Office of Residence Life and Housing overseeing Clark Hall this upcoming academic year. She was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. Kiara earned her Bachelor's degree in Communications and Media Culture from Saint Peter’s University in 2022 where she was heavily involved with Student Involvement, the Programming Board, Student Government Association, and Residence Life. She later continued her education at Saint Peter’s University and received her Master's degree in Higher Education Administration in May 2024. Over the last two years, she has been working as the Graduate Assistant for Student Activities at Saint Peter’s University. Additionally, Kiara has served as an extracurricular and club coordinator for a private preschool and elementary school, overseeing their extended day program. Outside of work, you can find Kiara on the hunt for fun, cool spots to explore, or diving into her interest in basketball, whether she’s cheering from the stands or catching the action on television.

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William (Billy) Vanner

Resident Director

Oversees Lehy Hall
Email: wvanner@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122Ìý
Phone: 508-793-2411

Billy joined the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø community in October 2023. An Eagle Scout from Riverside, Rhode Island, Billy attended Bryant University and earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Applied Economics with a minor in human resource management. After his role running a summer camp with the Boys & Girls Club Billy is excited to take over as the resident director for Lehy. Outside of work Billy is a huge gamer and his favorite game is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

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Emma Wilburn

Resident Director

Oversees the Townhouses and Ciampi-Condron Hall
Email: ewilburn@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122Ìý
Phone: 508-793-2411

EmmaÌý(she/her) joined the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø community in July of 2023. She grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts and earned her Bachelor's Degree in English from Assumption University in Worcester, where she was involved with the University Chorale, the Dance Team, and served as a Resident Assistant. Outside of work, you can findÌýEmmaÌýtaking CrossFit classes, reading Classics, and spending time with her friends and family.Ìý

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Graduate Assistants (GAs):

Casandra Gilbes

Graduate Assistant

First-Year Initiatives
Email: cgilbes@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122Ìý
Phone: 508-793-2411

Casandra (she/her) joined the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Community in July 2024. Casandra was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Cas earned her Bachelor's degree in English in 2023 and worked as a Resident Assistant for the first year of her Master’s program. She originally was studying to become an English teacher within high schools, but her love for the Resident Assistant role made her want to continue down a professional career within Residence Life. Cas is now working towards a Master’s in Higher Education. Outside of work, she is an actor, musician, writer and cat mom to Mazikeen. She loves being very creative and expressing herself through her art. Someday, she hopes to have a best-selling novel published.