Our Graduate Assistant staff members are some of the best and brightest students from North Carolina, the United States and abroad! Our GAs work closely with our residential students and student leaders to ensure that each student’s on-campus living experience is as positive and rewarding as possible. A Graduate Assistant's responsibilities include staff selection and supervision, advising, and responding to campus emergencies.
West Campus
Name: Cynthia Brauch
Hall/Apartment: North Bragaw
Program: Higher Education Administration
City, State of origin: Virginia Beach, VA
Hobbies/interests: Watching TV and football, shopping, baking, spending time with friends and family.
Career goal(s): I want to work in Housing and Residence Life turning "dorms" into homes!
Name: Cherelle Pinckney
Hall/Apartment: South Bragaw
Program: Higher Education Administration
City, State of origin: Charelston, SC
Hobbies/interests: I enjoy dancing, playing the piano, or reading a good book in my spare time!
Career goal(s): Initially, I would like to work in Student Orientation with incoming first year and transfer students. Long term, I would like to work in Student Engagement or Leadership Development. I would love to coordinate or develop leadership programs and research opportunities for students and interns to become involved in.
Name: Christina Primous
Hall/Apartment: Upper Lee
Program: Higher Education Administration
City, State of origin: Detroit, MI
Hobbies/interests: Reading, watching the Food Network, and spending time with loved ones
Career goal(s): Through research, I would like to examine the motivation and persistence of women of color in science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines.
Name: Rose S. Jerome
Hall/Apartment: Lower Lee
Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
City, State of origin: Boston, MA
Hobbies/interests: Reading, dance, listening to music, watching football (Go Pats!), spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
Career goal(s): Long-term, I aspire to be the Director of an institute dedicated to the promotion of mental health among families with a research-based focus on lower economic families and the well-being of their children.
Name: Gabriel Solomon
Hall/Apartment: Upper Sullivan
Program: Higher Education Administration
City, State of origin: Tampa, FL
Hobbies/interests: Cooking, college football, listening to music, and mentoring.
Career goal(s): To work in different functional areas of Student Affairs such as Dean of Students, First Generation programs/services, and Multicultural Affairs in order gain experience and knowledge needed to become a senior level Student Affairs administrator.
Name: Sueji Smith
Hall/Apartment: Lower Sullivan
City, State of origin: Hudson, Ohio
Hobbies/interests: Traveling, reading , outdoors activities, and cooking
Career goal(s):To be in a position to help other people achieve their goals and hopefully make the world a better place!
Central Campus
Name: Nolan Patouillet
Hall/Apartment: Tucker
City, State of origin: Pittsburgh, PA
Hobbies/interests: Watching movies, hanging out with friends, doing things that make me laugh, playing sports and doing things with my wife
Career goal(s): I would like to be an advisor in the future working with either high school or college students.
Name: Patti Baynes
Hall/Apartment: Owen
Program: Higher Education Administration
City, State of origin: Greensboro, NC
Hobbies/interests: Singing, watching movies, spending time with loved ones, and most of all laughing!
Career goal(s): After graduating with my Master's in Higher Ed, I would like to create programs that focus on a K-16 pipeline. I am developing a strong passion in student development from high school to college years. In further study, I would hope to examine if students are truly prepared for higher education after earning a high school diploma. Long term, maybe become a Dean of Students!
Name: Ryan Collins
Hall/Apartment: Bowen
City, State of origin: State Road, NC
Hobbies/interests: Reading, Tennis, Soccer, Sorcery
Career goal(s): Governor of North Carolina.
Name: Sarah Mitchell
Hall/Apartment: Carroll
Program: Higher Education Administration
City, State of origin: Greensboro, North Carolina
Hobbies/interests: Dance, sailing, outdoor sports, all things Wolfpack
Career goal(s): Fraternity/Sorority Advisor.
Name: Lisa Latronica
Hall/Apartment: Metcalf
Program: Higher Education Administration
City, State of origin: Chicago, IL
Hobbies/interests: Baking, painting, photography, exploring new cities, anything involving snow, trying new foods, and biking.
Career goal(s): I would love to work in Campus Activities, First Year Experience, Retreats, Conduct, or Orientation. As long as it involves programming and lots of student interaction I will be happy!
East Campus
Name: Brooke Bailey
Hall/Apartment: North and Watauga
City, State of origin: Raleigh, North Carolina
Hobbies/interests: Creative writing, reading, cooking, hiking, and spending time with family
Career goal(s): After graduating from the Higher Education Administration program, I would like to obtain a job that will allow me to work with students on their multicultural competencies.
Name: Courtney K. Brown
Hall/Apartment: Triad
City, State of origin: Cedar Lake, Indiana
Hobbies/interests: Music, Concerts, Decorating, Dancing, Game Nights, Traveling
Career goal(s): After graduating with my Masters degree in Counseling in May 2013, I would like to continue working with college students by pursuing a position as a Career Counselor or in Residential Life. I love working one-on-one with students!
Name: Nicholas Highe
Hall/Apartment: Wood Residence Hall
City, State of origin: Charlotte, NC
Hobbies/interests: Listening, Counseling, Exercise, Cooking, Movies, Reading Journal Articles!
Career goal(s): To become a College Professor in Counselor Education, Counseling Private Practice, and working in Higher Education within the counseling/advisement area.
Name: Jennifer Johnson
Hall/Apartment: Avent Ferry Complex
City, State of origin: New Bern, North Carolina
Hobbies/interests: Watch sports (football), spend time with friends and family, listen to music
Career goal(s): Helping high school students from underrepresented communities gain access to higher education.
Name: Sahana Sankar
Hall/Apartment: Avent Ferry Complex
Program: College Counseling and Student Development
City, State of origin: Cary, North Carolina
Hobbies/interests: Anything to do with cars, Pintresting, Crafts, Home Decorating, Spending time with friends and family
Career goal(s): I hope to eventually work in clinical counseling environment helping students work through their problems in order to make their life experiences better.
Apartments
Name: Samuel Neil Byrd
Hall/Apartment: Wolf Village West
Program: College Counseling and Student Development
City, State of origin: Elkin, North Carolina
Hobbies/interests: I am interested in world cultures/languages, religious studies, history, architecture, and the performing arts.
Career goal(s): I'm initially interested in becoming a administrator focusing on multicultural competencies, working in international education, residential education, and/or with LGBT students. Someday, I want to be an senior level university administrator.
Name: Sara Vogel
Hall/Apartment: Wolf Village East
City, State of origin: Haleiwa, Hawaii
Hobbies/interests: Watching movies, hiking, swimming, photography, travelling, learning about new cultures
Career goal(s): Someday I would like to be the Director of an International Center or a Multicultural office on a university campus.
