WEEKLY WRITERS
WRITER
@kyeat29
Katie Yeaton-Hromada is a Resident Director at the University of Southern Maine. As a weekly writer for the Student Affairs First Years team since 2015, Katie started blogging with the goal of posting monthly as a representative for her Master's of Higher Education program. Two+ years later, she has found a home with SA-First Years and loves talking about her experiences and advice, creating discussion points for other professionals. Katie's three particular areas include residential life, international students, and baton twirling in higher education. Katie's long-term goals are to complete her Ph.D. and travel to all 50 states.
Strengths: Strategic, Achiever, WOO, Includer, Positivity
Dylan Ruffra
@drcards
Dylan started his Student Affairs journey when he became an RA his junior year in college. Through that opportunity, he got involved in many different ways, such as Student Ambassadors, Study Abroad, and NRHH. He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2015 and then started a higher education program at the University of North Dakota. While Dylan was there, he was a Hall Director and held internships in Student Involvement and Facilities. In July 2017, he started his first full-time job as an Area Coordinator at Middle Tennessee State University. Dylan also likes hiking, running and watching Netflix.
Dylan started his Student Affairs journey when he became an RA his junior year in college. Through that opportunity, he got involved in many different ways, such as Student Ambassadors, Study Abroad, and NRHH. He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2015 and then started a higher education program at the University of North Dakota. While Dylan was there, he was a Hall Director and held internships in Student Involvement and Facilities. In July 2017, he started his first full-time job as an Area Coordinator at Middle Tennessee State University. Dylan also likes hiking, running and watching Netflix.
Brooke Wilson
@BrookeWilson_BW
Brooke Wilson is the Program Coordinator for the Office of Student Leadership Development at Vanderbilt University. Brooke attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) for her undergraduate work where she received a B.S. in Biology. Upon graduation, Brooke worked full-time for two years in Wilmington with a non-profit campus-affiliated organization, Cru. During her role with Cru, Brooke primarily worked alongside the Greek community and focused on outreach to the greater UNCW community. This type of work affirmed Brooke's passion for the college student development, so she moved to College Station, Texas and pursued her Masters of Science in Educational Administration through the Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) Program. After two years in Texas, Brooke, her partner (Hunter), and rescue pup (Moose) moved back towards the east coast to Nashville.
Brook is an active member in NASPA and is always looking for opportunities to contribute to the greater student affairs community. Brooke strongly believes in reflection and has a personal affinity for it. She sees blogging as a way of serving and connecting with #SAPros around the world. When Brooke is not at work or snuggling Moose, she is doing yoga, yard work (great stress relief), shopping, and getting coffee with anyone who will entertain her in a conversation for an hour or two.
Brook is an active member in NASPA and is always looking for opportunities to contribute to the greater student affairs community. Brooke strongly believes in reflection and has a personal affinity for it. She sees blogging as a way of serving and connecting with #SAPros around the world. When Brooke is not at work or snuggling Moose, she is doing yoga, yard work (great stress relief), shopping, and getting coffee with anyone who will entertain her in a conversation for an hour or two.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Sarah Frese
@srfrese
During her free time Sarah enjoys traveling, the beach, college football and shopping. Within Student Affairs she is passionate about civic engagement, women in leadership and housing.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Jenni Batchelder
@HiJenniwithani
@HiJenniwithani
Jenni Batchelder serves as the Social Media Coordinator for the #SAFirstYears blog. In her non-tech life, Jenni is a doctoral student in the Florida State University Higher Education program. Her research interest is in student involvement and leadership development. She also serves as the Graduate Assistant in for the FSU Leadership Learning Research Center in The Center for Leadership and Social Change. Jenni received her Bachelor’s in Marketing and Master’s in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Texas State University-San Marcos. Through her work she has experience in: student activities, leadership, new student orientation, housing, & conference services. She is passionate about recognizing potential in her students and helping them reach that potential through challenge and support! Jenni been a proud member of this team since its start and after 2 years of blogging, joined the Leadership Team! For fun, she enjoys riding her bike, dancing, karaoke, & meeting people (a true WOO)!
Talents: WOO~Positivity~Arranger~Input~Includer
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATORMaggie Merryday
@maggie_merryday
Maggie is a Student Programs Coordinator at the University of South Florida within the Center for Student Involvement. At USF, Maggie directly advises student-led programs such as the University Lecture Series and the Centre Gallery. She is a graduate from Florida Southern College and the University of Florida Student Personnel in Higher Education program. She is an active member of the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA), serving as a volunteer and as an educational session presenter. In her spare time, Maggie enjoys singing, shopping, going to the beach, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on her favorite college sports teams. Go Mocs, Go Gators, Go Bulls!
Kristina Davila
PAST LEADERSHIP TEAM
Amanda Stewart
Joshua Wilson (Founder)
Katherine LaSota
Kelley McCarthy
Olivia Barker
Ryan Bye
Sarah Frese
Tabatha Cruz
Tolu Taiwo
PAST WRITERS
Amanda Stewart
Amma Marfo
Andrea Dreyer
Brooke Wilson
Cassidy Lawson
Charle Cherry
Charlie Haycook
Christian Heasley
Christina Ferrari
Christine Pitts
Christopher Wood
Diane Eshelman
Dillon Kimmel
Dylan Ruffra
Eddy Gonzalez
Eric Mason
Eric Ruelle
Grant Batchelder
Jen Agnew
Jena Rock
Jenna Heath
Jenni Batchelder
Jessica Damour
Jimmy Kelly
Jimmy Luckman
Joe Volin
Joel Kaskinen
Jonathan Davey
Jude Nehemiah Legiste
Julie Billings
Kandace Irvine
Katherine LaSota
Katie Ericson
Katie Schmalzel
Katie Yeaton
Kelley McCarthy
Kim Pho
Kristen Chapman
Kyle Hickman
Lauren Kaplan
Lindsay Ritenbaugh
Lisa Hill
Luis H. Garay
Maggie Merryday
Mairead Kiernan
Maritza Torres
Maryann Orawczyk
MaryLyn Silverstein
Megan Reilly
Melissa Charles
Meridith A. Balas
Mike Ahern
Nathan Worden
Olivia Barker
Olivia Miller
Paige Jagel
Patrice Abner
Raymond M. Gonzales
Richard Meinke
Russell Cornelius
Ryan Bye
Sammie Walker
Stefanie Lucas-Waverly
Stephanie Miller
Steven Johnson
Susan Mathieson
Tabatha Cruz
Tamera A. Dunn
Tolu Taiwo
Victoria Pietsch
William Takewell
Zackary Shinkle
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