Carnegie Mellon University

Office of Residential Education

David Chickering

David Chickering
Associate Director of Residential Education & Housefellow

Email
412-268-9510

With 15-plus years of experience in residential education and part of the CMU community since 2005, David serves as the college liaison for the Schools of Music and Art and CFA transitional. His favorite part of his job is hearing residents’ stories and supporting them through their CMU journey. With a background in creative writing and theatre and a Master’s degree in higher education administration, he infuses his work with humor, humanity, and humility. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, riding and repairing vintage scooters, listening to baseball games, and sharing all that happens at CMU with his wife, two kids, and dog. 

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Kaitlyn Culbertson
Housefellow & Coordinator of Residential Education

Email
412-268-2468

Kaitlyn serves as the Housefellow for Forbes Beeler Apartments. Kaitlyn received her bachelor's degree in music education as a vocal major and master's degree in college counseling at PennWest Edinboro (previously Edinboro University of Pennsylvania). In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys listening to and performing music, streaming shows and podcasts, reading, struggling to play video games, and hanging out with her husband along with their two dogs (Delilah and Luna) and cat (Dolly Purton).

Nikki Deckard

Nikki Deckard
Housefellow & Coordinator of Residential Education

Email
412-268-2142

Nikki serves as the housefellow for the Fairfax Apartments. She completed her undergraduate degree in music education at Temple University and graduate degree in educational leadership at Penn State University. After teaching in Philadelphia schools, Nikki served as a supervisor in residence life at Milton Hershey School and earned her Pennsylvania School Principal's certification. In her free time, Nikki loves to explore the city, spend time with friends and family, tend to her plants, and find creative outlets.

Carly Fanning

Carly Fanning
Assistant Housefellow for Fairfax Apartments

Email
412-268-2142

Carly currently serves as the Assistant Housefellow for Fairfax Apartments. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science & Communications with a Pre-Law Certificate in May of 2023 from Siena College in Albany, New York. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Higher Education at the University of Pittsburgh. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, taking pictures, being outdoors, and exploring Pittsburgh!
Athena Folino

Athena Folino
Housefellow & Coordinator of Residential Education

Email
412-268-8649

Athena is the Residential Education coordinator and housefellow for Mudge. She graduated with a degree in psychology and philosophy from Thiel College in 2018 and received her master's degree in higher education administration and student affairs from Kent State University in 2020. She has two cats and enjoys exploring new restaurants and coffee shops with her partner, practicing yoga and spending time outside.

Alicia Fullilove

Alicia Fullilove
Housefellow & Coordinator of Residential Education

Email
412-268-2412

Alicia serves as the housefellow for Morewood Gardens. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Alicia received her master's in public administration from Wichita State University. Her bachelor's degree from The University of Chicago is in anthropology and Latin American Caribbean studies. In her free time, she enjoys all things related to the fine arts, trying different restaurants, and taking piano lessons.

Jarrin Jeffrey

Jarrin Jeffrey
Housefellow & Coordinator of Community Standards & Integrity

Email
412-268-2140

Originally from New York City, The Bronx, Jarrin completed his undergraduate degree and a graduate degree in Political Science and Student Affairs in Higher Education respectively at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh. Jarrin comes from Juniata College where he was an Area Coordinator and First-Generation specialist before transitioning to Carnegie Mellon’s Office of Community Standards & Integrity as a Coordinator for Community Standards & Integrity and a Housefellow.


As a housefellow, Jarrin oversees the Fifth Neville Apartments. In addition to being a Coordinator for the Office of Community Standards and Integrity and a Housefellow, Jarrin is the Academic Integrity Liaison to Heinz College and the Tepper School of Business. In his spare time, Jarrin enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and his cat, exploring Pittsburgh, and experimenting with photography.

Kari Galensky

Kari Galensky
Administrative Assistant

Email
412-268-2142

Kari serves as the administrative assistant for the Student Life Suite. She supports staff members of the offices housed within the suite: Community Standards and Integrity, First-Year Orientation and Family Engagement and Residential Education. Kari also assists students and families, and lends a hand to a myriad of projects and programs. Kari graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. She values relationship building and prides herself on her empathy, humor, kindness, and organizational skills and has a deep love of arts and culture. Kari currently resides in Garfield with her pets and plants and lovely friends.
Kristine Kengor

Kristine Kengor
Assistant Director of Residential Education & Housefellow

Email
412-268-2142

Kristine Kengor is the Housefellow for Stever House and the College Liaison for undergraduate students in the School of Computer Science. Kristine has worked with first-year students since she arrived on campus in 2011 and now focuses her work on the first-year experience. You can often see Kristine walking around campus and in Pittsburgh with her two retired racing greyhounds, James and Bomber. 

Bryan Koval

Bryan Koval
Housefellow & Director of Student Support Resources

Email
412-268-2075

Bryan has been working with residential students at Carnegie Mellon since 2010. In addition to being the Housefellow for West Wing, he also leads a team that is focused on student support resources out of the Office of the Dean of Students. Bryan completed his undergraduate studies and his master’s in higher education from Penn State University, and his doctorate in higher education administration from George Washington University. Out of the office, he is likely listening to podcasts, perfecting a new barbecue recipe, or taking in all that Pittsburgh has to offer with his spouse Laura.

Matt Kwiatkowski

Matt Kwiatkowski
Associate Director of Residential Education & Housefellow

Email
412-268-2142

Matt Kwiatkowski supports the residential experience primarily in the Margaret Morrison Street Neighborhood as an associate director for residential education and a housefellow. A western Pennsylvania native, Matt has worked in residential education for more than a decade at other institutions in Ohio, Texas, and Virginia before coming back home. In his free time, Matt enjoys exploring Pittsburgh, traveling to see family and friends, and hikes through the city parks.

Eddie Macham

Eddie Macham
Associate Director of Residential Education & Housefellow

Email
412-268-2142

Eddie is an associate director for Residential Education and the housefellow for Residence on Fifth, Clyde House, Neville Apartments, and Highlands Apartments. He completed his MBA at Kennesaw State University prior to working at Florida International University and the University of Pittsburgh in residence life. He enjoys working out, exploring the city, and hanging out with his mini Bernedoodle Chewbacca.

Larissa Moelber

Larissa Moelber
Associate Housefellow for Morewood Gardens

Email
412-268-2142

Larissa currently serves as the Assistant Housefellow for Morewood Gardens. She graduated with a degree in Policy Studies from Elon University in 2023 and is currently completing her master’s degree in higher education at the University of Pittsburgh. In her free time, Larissa enjoys reading, cooking, and visiting coffee shops.
Tera Monroe

Tera Monroe
Associate Dean & Director of Residential Education

Email
412-268-2142

Tera Monroe, a dedicated professional in student affairs for over 25 years, joined the Tartan community in spring 2020. As the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Residential Education at Carnegie Mellon, she leads the Residential Education and Housefellow teams, creating a dynamic residential experience across the 36 residential house communities at Carnegie Mellon. Tera’s passion lies in fostering vibrant, inclusive communities where students thrive personally, academically, and socially. In her work Tera promotes a culture of collaboration that is centered on building relationships to help students and staff to grow, learn and leverage their strengths and talents. Tera holds a Master of Education in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Animal Sciences. Tera also serves as the Student Affairs Liaison for Dietrich College and is the primary liaison for campus exchange students from Carnegie Mellon’s Qatar campus. Beyond work, she enjoys spending time with her family and being a spirited hockey and soccer mom.

Jacob Morton-Black

Jacob Morton-Black
Housefellow & Coordinator for Office of Community Standards & Integrity

Email
412-268-2140

Originally from Colchester, Vermont, Jacob completed his undergraduate degree in Music Composition at Ithaca College. Jacob also has a Masters degree in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University. Jacob comes from Syracuse University where he was a Residence Director in their Office of Student Living before transitioning to Carnegie Mellon's Office of Community Standards and Integrity. Additionally, Jacob serves as both the Housefellow for Resnik House and the Academic Integrity Liaison to the College of Fine Arts, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Programs. In his spare time, Jacob enjoys cooking, engaging with the arts, and raising his retired racing greyhound, George.
James Sparkman

James Sparkman
Assistant Director for Residential Education & Housefellow 

Email
412-268-2140

James serves as the Housefellow for Spirit House and Fraternity and Sorority housing. Originally from Pahokee, Florida, James traveled to the "Gorges" weather of Cornell University for his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and received his M.Ed in College Student Affairs from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. In his free time, James enjoys cruising with his wife, visiting family, and hanging out with his mini Bernedoodle, Sapphire.
Jacqui Stubenraugh

Jacqui Stubenraugh
Housefellow & Coordinator of Residential Education

Email
412-268-2142

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jacqui completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in general history from Slippery Rock University. Jacqui completed her Master's degree in College Student Affairs from the University of West Georgia. Jacqui has worked as a Resident Director at the University of Pittsburgh and as a Coordinator in the Office of Community Standards and Integrity at CMU. As a Housefellow, Jacqui oversees Welch House, Henderson House, and Scobell House which is a joint first-year community that also houses our Queer community. In her spare time, Jacqui likes to participate in powerlifting competitions, binge-watching tv shows, hanging out with her cats, Chase and Hank, and dog, Mozzarella, and exploring new coffee spots in Pittsburgh.
Tendai Ushendibaba
Tendai Ushendibaba
Housefellow & Coordinator for the Office of Community Standards & Integrity

Email
412-268-2140

Originally from Harare, Zimbabwe, Tendai completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in French Studies at Fairmont State University. Tendai also has a Master’s degree in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of West Florida and a Master’s degree in Adult Learning and Development from Cleveland State University. Tendai comes from the University of North Florida where she was an Assistant Residence Life Coordinator before transitioning to Carnegie Mellon’s Office of Community Standards & Integrity as a Coordinator for Community Standards & Integrity and a Housefellow.


As a housefellow, Tendai oversees the Intersection community which is made up of the Woodlawn Apartments, Roselawn Terrace, and Margaret Morrison Apartments. Tendai has additional responsibilities as the Academic Integrity Liaison to the College of Engineering. In her spare time, Tendai enjoys cooking, watching NBA basketball games, and spending time with family & friends.

Zach Wiberg

Zach Wiberg
Housefellow & Coordinator for Residential Education

Email
412-268-2142

Zachary serves as the housefellow for the Fifth and Clyde community. He completed his undergraduate degree in multidisciplinary studies at Millersville University. While working as a resident director at Radford University, he completed his Master of Science in strategic communication. Zachary enjoys watching movies, traveling, and hanging out with his wife along with their various pets (currently one dog and three bunnies).

Shauna Zupan

Shauna Zupan
Housefellow & Coordinator for Residential Education

Email
412-268-2142

Shauna serves as the housefellow for Donner House. She completed her bachelor’s degree in secondary English education and her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at California University of Pennsylvania. After serving universities in North Carolina for a few years, Shauna is excited to be back in Pittsburgh to be closer to family. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, hiking, traveling, and caring for her cat, Penny.