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Meet the Staff

Kimberly Ayala
Kimberly Ayala she/her/hers Area Coordinator - Campion Tower

Kimberly manages Campion Tower, which houses many of Loyola’s sophomore residents. Kimberly works to ensure the safety and security of the building and provides support and resources to the 640 students who reside in Campion. Kimberly supervises the 15 Resident Assistants (RAs) in Campion.

Before working as an AC here at Loyola, Kimberly has held positions as an Area Coordinator at Albright College, TRIO Educational Opportunities Center Navigator at Grand Rapids Community College, a Resident Director at Calvin University, a Community School Coordinator at Kent School Services Network, and did Data Entry and Community Research at the Hispanic Center of West Michigan. Kimberly studied Social Work, Sociology, and Environmental Studies at Calvin University.

Kate Charles
Kate Charles she/her/hers Area Coordinator for Newman Towers

Kate manages Newman Towers, which houses sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Kate works to ensure the safety and security of these halls and provides support and resources to the 700 students who reside in the community. Kate supervises the 17 Resident Assistants (RAs) in Newman.

Before working as an AC here at Loyola, Kate held positions as an Area Coordinator at McDaniel College and an Area Coordinator at La Salle University. Kate earned a Bachelor's degree in English from Alfred University and a Master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of Rochester.

Alli Colley
Alli Colley she/her/hers Area Coordinator - Eastside Apartments
Alli manages the Eastside Apartments, which include McAuley, Ahern, Aquinas, and Rahner Village. Alli works to ensure the safety and security of these halls and provides support and resources to the 225 students who reside in these buildings. Alli supervises the 10 Resident Assistants (RAs) in the Eastside community.

Before working as an AC here at Loyola, Alli worked as a Residence Education Coordinator at Longwood University. Alli earned Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Sociology at NC State University and a Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina.
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Jared Grizzle Area Coordinator for Hopkins and Seton Courts
Jared joined Residence Life & Housing in June 2024 as the Area Coordinator for Hopkins and Seton Courts. Jared's interest in higher education developed during his undergraduate studies at Morgan State University (The National Treasure), where he received a B.S. in Strategic Communication. He then went on to work as a Resident Director at Villanova University while completing a master's degree in Higher Education Administration and Leadership, with a concentration in holistic student development. Jared has also worked on developing programming and curriculum to better support students transitioning into university life for both The University of Miami and the Center for Access, Success, and Achievement at Villanova University. He has a passion for student development, campus engagement, and fostering inclusive communities that promote personal and academic growth. Outside of work, Jared can be found traveling, spending time with friends, or walking his dog Huey.
Brooke Herold
Brooke Herold she/her/hers Area Coordinator - Seton, Hopkins, Southwell

Brooke manages Hopkins Court, Seton Court, and the First Year students in Southwell Hall. Brooke works to ensure the safety and security of these halls and provides support and resources to the 410 students who reside in the community. Brooke supervises the 9 Resident Assistants (RAs) in the community.

Before working as an AC, Brooke was the Program Assistant for our department. Brooke previously worked as a Student Life Coordinator for First-Year Experience at Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), where Brooke currently holds a position as an adjunct faculty member. Brooke earned Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Anthropology from Goucher College and a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction for Social Justice from Loyola University Maryland.

David Huebsch
David Huebsch he/him/his Assistant Director of Residential Education

David oversees RA training programs, the RA hiring process, and supervises the Area Coordinators in the Upperclass Area.

Before working here at Loyola, David worked as a Resident Hall Director at Sacred Heart University. David earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from William Paterson University and a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from William Paterson University.

Maggie Iapalucci
Maggie Iapalucci she/her/hers Area Coordinator - Butler & Hammerman

Maggie manages Butler and Hammerman Halls, one of the First Year communities. Maggie works to ensure the safety and security of these halls and provides support and resources to the 280 students who reside in the community. Maggie supervises the 7 Resident Assistants (RAs) in Butler and Hammerman.

Before working as an AC, Maggie was a Graduate Residential Coordinator here at Loyola. Maggie earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Loyola University Maryland and a Master’s in Clinical Professional Counseling from Loyola University Maryland.

Ashline Jules
Ashline Jules she/her/hers Area Coordinator - Thea Bowman Hall
Ashline manages Thea Bowman, one of the First Year communities. Ashline works to ensure the safety and security of these halls and provides support and resources to the 340 students who reside in the community. Ashline supervises the 9 Resident Assistants (RAs) in Bowman.

Before working as an AC, Ashline held roles an Off Campus Living Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University and a Testing Center Assistant at the College of Southern Maryland. Ashline earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Towson University.
Garry Schmitt
Garry Schmitt he/him/his Assistant Director of Residential Community Engagement

Garry supervises the Area Coordinators in the First Year Area, oversees the Intentional Learning Community process, and works collaboratively with the Messina program on student programming. Before this role, Garry had worked as the Program Assistant and Assistant Director of Housing Operations in the department.

Before working here at Loyola, Garry worked in Hospitality Administration with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. Garry earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Post University.

Bern Smith
Bern Smith she/her/hers Associate Director of Housing Operations

As the Associate Director for Housing Operations, Bern manages many of the major processes students engage with throughout the year. This includes housing assignments, opening and closing of the halls, and the room change process. Bern works with the other members of the housing operations team to update the housing portal, RoomRez, and make changes to our processes to meet students' needs.

Before working at Loyola, Bern worked as the Assistant Director for Residential Education, First Year Communities - Boston College, a Community Director at the University of San Diego, and served as an AmeriCorps member at New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity. Bern earned a Bachelor’s of Science from Villanova University, a Master’s in Public Administration with a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Villanova University, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Boston College.

Jahmir Wilson
Jahmir Wilson he/him/his Area Coordinator - Lange, Gardens, Southwell

Jahmir manages Lange Court, Gardens (Avila, Bellarmine, Claver, Dorothy Day), and the sophomore students in Southwell Hall. Jahmir works to ensure the safety and security of these halls and provides support and resources to the 465 students who reside in the community. Jahmir supervises the 8 Resident Assistants (RAs) in the community.

Before working as an AC here at Loyola, Jahmir worked as a Graduate Residence Director at Wilkes University. Jahmir earned a Bachelor's degree in Sports Media from Susquehanna University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in College Student Affairs from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg Campus.

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