Residence Life Staff

Brett Buckridge – Director of Residence Life
I am Brett Buckridge, Director of Residence Life at Holy Family University. I currently oversee and supervise the entire residence life program and judicial process. I am new to the University, and I am excited to be working here. For the past four years I have been working as an Area Coordinator at Saint Joseph's University in West Philadelphia. I started my academic endeavors at the University of Scranton where I received a bachelor’s degree in Communications. From there, I continued on to Canisius College where I obtained a master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration and worked as a Hall Director. I continue to stay in the University setting because I enjoy working with students and helping them in their academic and personal development. If there is anything I can do to assist you please contact me. My office is located in Saint Joseph's Hall.

Michelle Mack– Assistant Director of Residence Life
I am Michelle Mack, Assistant Director of Residence Life at Holy Family University. I currently oversee and supervise the Garden Residence, the students in the Gardens, as well as the resident advisors (RAs) in the building. I also am responsible for Housing throughout the campus.  I have been working here at Holy Family University since January 2007.  Prior to that, I worked at Penn State University as a Residence Life Coordinator and Admissions Counselor. I received my bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Arcadia University. I was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia and attended St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls.  I enjoy working with students because everyday I learn something new from one of them, and I can see the difference that is being made in the world by each and every one of them.  If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know.  My office is located in the Campus Center.  

Jessica Sherman- Assistant Director of Residence Life
I am Jessica Sherman, Assistant Director of Residence Life at Holy Family University. I currently oversee and supervise St. Joseph’s Hall, the students in St. Joseph’s Hall, as well as the resident advisors (RAs) in the building. I am new to Holy Family University. Prior to coming here, I worked at Neumann College as a Coordinator for the Living and Learning Center II.  I was also the advisor for the Residence Life Advisory Board. I received my Bachelor’s degree from Neumann College and high school diploma from St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls. I am originally from the Northeast Philadelphia area. My office is located in St. Joseph’s Hall. 

Matthew Thomas- Assistant Director of Activities, Wellness, and Residence Life
My name is Matthew Thomas. I am the Assistant Director of Activities, Wellness, and Residence Life. I grew up in Malvern and attended East Stroudsburg University. While attending college, I was a Resident Advisor and participated in both athletics and various campus clubs. Since graduation I have worked in the ski industry at Mountain Creek New Jersey and Mount Snow Vermont. I am looking forward to the challenges and rewards that working at Holy Family University provide.

Stephanie Mongiello- Graduate Resident Director
My name is Stephanie Mongiello, and I am the Graduate Resident Director at Holy Family University. I currently live on campus in the duplex apartments.  I received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in May 2007 with a minor in Political Science. I am currently enrolled in Holy Family’s Criminal Justice Masters Program. Some of my favorite activities include watching football (my favorite players are Brian Westbrook, Brian Dawkins and David Akers) and baseball (my favorite player is Shane Victorino), and playing softball and soccer.  I really enjoy working with people and helping them in any way I can. 

Terri Betz- Secretary
My name is Terri Betz, and I am the Secretary in the Residence Life Program. I was the Secretary in the Holy Family Radiologic Technology Program for 13 years, retired for four years, and then came back to work part-time in the Residence Life Program. My husband and I live right across the street, with our two dogs, one cat and two birds! My son is a graduate of Holy Family so I have been involved in the University as both an employee and a parent. I enjoy working in the Residence Life area and working with the students.

Jessica Kane – Garden RA
My name is Jessica Kane. I am from Philadelphia. I am a second-year education major at Holy Family with a 3.8 GPA. I attended a small high school, with a class of only 77 students. I knew I wanted to go to a smaller, more personal college, and Holy Family is just that. I first started taking classes here as a junior in high school and immediately fell in love with the school. It is very easy to get involved here. I am on the cheerleading team and intramural council, and serve as a freshmen mentor and an RA. I look forward to everything this year will bring. I live in the Garden Residence.

Sarah Marsteller- Garden RA
My name is Sarah Marsteller. When I tell most people that I am from Maryland, their eyes get big, and they usually reply with, “Oh, really?”  Actually, Maryland is not that far from Holy Family. I live right across the Pennsylvania border in a little town called Rising Sun.  The reason I decided to continue my education at Holy Family was because I was recruited to play softball by Coach Mickey McGroarty. I also loved the small class sizes and the limitless opportunities that the city had to offer. I will be a junior this year, majoring in journalism with a 3.77 G.P.A. As I stated before, I play softball for the Tigers, and I am also a member of SACC and the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society. I applied to become an RA to get more involved in the community and to continue meeting new people.  My first two years at Holy Family have been enlightening and empowering. Hopefully, the next two years will be no different. I live in the Garden Residence.

Sara Powers- Garden RA
My name is Sara Powers. I am from Cherry Hill, NJ. I am currently a junior at Holy Family, and I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology.  This will be my second year as an RA, and I am looking forward to living in the Garden Residence. Being an RA, I have learned a wide range of life skills that I will be able to use in the future. Not only have I made many good friends along the way, but I have grown both as a person and a leader.  I look forward to working with my fellow Residence Life Staff this year, as well as continuing my education here at Holy Family.

Esther Choi – Garden RA
My name is (Eun) Esther Choi, and I am currently a sophomore nursing major at Holy Family. I graduated from Lower Moreland High School in Huntingdon Valley; also known as the other side of Abington. People describe me as very outgoing & bouncy. I like being unique and creative so I can always stick out in a crowd. I love the size of Holy Family’s campus and how the staff, professors, and student members were so welcoming when I first came here. I lived in St. Joe’s Hall as a freshman, the Duplexes for my fall semester of my sophomore year, and here I am in the Gardens as an RA for the Spring Semester. I have met many great friends I can always depend on here at Holy Family.

Melissa Greco- Duplex RA
Hi! My name is Melissa Greco and I grew up in Northeast Philadelphia and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. Coming from a public school I thought it was going to be hard to adjust, but I was wrong. The University has a great education program and it is close to home, so I can visit home anytime I want. I am a junior Education major. The reason I wanted to be a RA is because you get to meet and work with so many great people. Being at Holy Family I have made so many friends and can not wait to make more. Everyone is always willing to help you. I am so glad I made the right choice and decided to come to Holy Family because it is a perfect fit. I am living in the Duplexes.

Vladimyr Pierre-Louis – Duplex RA
Hi my name is Vladimyr Pierre-Louis. My family and I are from Haiti, but I was raised in Philadelphia, and I am a graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia. I am one of three children, and I am the middle child. I went to West Catholic High School. I chose Holy Family because of the atmosphere and the small class sizes. I am so glad that I chose Holy Family because I have grown into a mature adult. My major is Business Marketing with a minor in Psychology. I am currently a senior and a third year RA which I feel is a feat. I currently live in the duplex across the street from campus (which I love). Some of the things about me are that I love are my family, music, friends, and exploring the world and meeting new and interesting people. I really love being an RA because I truly get a lot out of it, from learning how to deal with different situations to learning about different personalities. The qualities I take from the RA position leak into my work and everyday life. This position also helps me put my creative juices and leadership qualities to use, from planning activities or getting a shy freshman to open up. Besides being an RA, I am very involved on campus, and I fully utilize what Holy Family has to offer to me. I am currently involved in SGA and I plan to get to New Orleans during my spring break to assist in building homes for the Katrina victims.

Bob Curcio- St. Joseph’s Hall RA
My name is Bob Curcio, and I am a junior psychology major. I am a RA in Saint Joseph's Hall. I was born and raised in Philadelphia, and I went to High School at Northeast. Coming out of high school I was looking for a school with a great psychology program. I found that and more here at Holy Family. My current GPA here at Holy Family is a 3.0. I have met some of my best friends at this school, and I know when I graduate I will be well prepared for the world.

Lilliann Kaminski- St. Joseph’s Hall RA
My name is Lilliann Kaminski and I am currently a sophomore here at Holy Family majoring in Nursing. I have been living in Westampton, New Jersey for the past 18 years and graduated from Rancocas Valley Regional High School in 2006. I chose to attend Holy Family because of its excellent reputation for its nursing program, and because it is not too far from my home so I can visit whenever I want. I decided to become a RA because of my ability to make people feel comfortable, and so I can help with any problem residents may have. I am very dependable. I also wanted to become a bigger part of the community here at Holy Family. Living on campus allows you to make wonderful relationships and meet new amazing friends. I strongly believe that friends are one of the things you can always depend on to make it through anything that life may throw your way. I wanted to become a RA to help build new friendships and relationships that will not only last through your four years of college, but through your entire life. I encourage all students on campus to take full advantage of all the programs and activities Holy Family University has to offer. I live in St. Joseph’s Hall.

Jisha Mathai- St. Joseph’s Hall RA
My name is Jisha Mathai. I was born and raised in Philadelphia. I graduated from Northeast High School. I am a sophomore Psychology major. I chose Holy Family because it is close to home, and the campus is small. This allows me to interact with my professors and easily get around campus. The atmosphere at Holy Family was so inviting, and everyone greeted me with a smile. I love kids, so I hope to have a career working with kids in the medical field. As result of an unfortunate accident, I am paraplegic with a spinal cord injury. I wanted to be a RA because I lived in the dorms freshmen year and my RA’s made living on campus fun and interesting, I am a person who is always there to lend a helping hand.  As a RA, I can express my skills and qualities in many ways. I live in St Joseph’s Hall.

Michelle Taylor- St. Joseph’s Hall RA
My name is Michelle Taylor, and I am a RA in St. Joseph’s Hall. I am a third year student who comes from Northeast Philadelphia. I chose Holy Family for its outstanding reputation in the Department of Education.  When I heard what else the University offered - such as small class sizes with a faculty and staff who are extremely willing to help - I immediately knew this was the place for me. My first year of college, I attended Holy Family as a resident student in St. Joe’s. Since then, this school has gone above and beyond what my expectations of what a college should be. I lived in St. Joe’s Hall, and it made for an extraordinary beginning to my college experience. I achieved a high grade point average not only through many hours of hard work, but also through many supporters, great friends, good laughs, and the feeling of family. I decided to apply for the RA position to try to give back what was given to me during my first year. Now as a third year resident and a second year RA, I can truly call St. Joe’s Hall home. I have formed great friendships with the residents and now we are a family. I think my residents and I can do our best to make this year remarkable for everybody.


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