Chestnut residence
Meet the Team
Residence Life Team
Aisalyn Templin
Administration and Communications Assistant
I’m often the first point of contact for current and prospective residents. I can answer general questions, connect you with the right staff member, and help you access information and resources related to your residence experience.
Makena Zimmerman
Residence Life
Coordinator
I supervise the Residence Dons on floors 4-15 and help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging residence community. If you have questions about residence life, community standards, interpersonal or individual support, I’m here to help.
Aloka Mahadurage
Residence Life
Coordinator
I supervise the Residence Dons on floors 15-26 and help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging residence community. If you have questions about residence life, community standards, interpersonal or individual support, I’m here to help.
Moises Antigua
Occupancy and Admissions Coordinator
I support students throughout the application and admissions process, including answering questions about residence offers and fees. Contact me if you have questions about your application or if you’d like to inquire about availability.
Merve Ozbay
Service Coordinator
I coordinate the Front Desk team and services, including mail and parcels, keys, and lost and found items. Get in touch with the Front Desk if you have questions about any of our services or if you need assistance while living in residence.
Residence Education Coordinator
I coordinate programs and initiatives to support student learning, well-being, and connection. I also supervise the Student Lounge team. Reach out if you have ideas for Residence events or to learn about getting involved in our community.
Jessi Sidhu
Assistant Dean,
Residence Education
I support the Residence Education team and oversee programming and community development. My work focuses on creating meaningful learning opportunities and fostering student engagement and belonging.
Amika Shah
Assistant Dean,
Residence Life
I lead our Residence Life team, ensuring staff are prepared to support residents, create a high‑quality student experience, and uphold community standards.
Leadership Team
Alicia Whitfield
Manager,
Residence Admissions
I oversee residence admissions, including the application and financial processes related to deposits, fees, withdrawals, and refunds.
Eliza Davies-Greenwald
Manager,
Residence Administration
I oversee our Service Desk teams, support administrative and operational processes, and work to create a responsive and well-organized environment for all.
Klara Kovarova
Associate Dean,
Residence Life
I provide leadership for
the Residence Life and Education program, ensuring it supports our residence community and promotes student success, wellbeing, and community development.
Steve Masse
Dean of Residence and Director of Student Life
I provide strategic leadership for the student experience across our residences, fostering student success, social engagement, wellbeing, and a vibrant community. I also work collaboratively across the University to enhance the quality of student life.
Chestnut Residence
Don Team
Chestnut Residence is home to a
team of 22 Residence Dons.
Your Don is a student-staff member who lives on your floor or in your community. Their role is to support you during your time in residence and help you settle into campus living.
Throughout the year, your Don will organize fun activities, share helpful information or point you in the right direction when you need support.
Whether you have a question about residence or just want to chat, your Don is here to help!