Residence Life Staff Biographies
Director of Residence Life
Laura McCollough
474-1886
lcmccollough@alaska.edu
Laura has been with the department since 2002. She came to UAF from the University of Tennessee. She has been working in higher education for 15 years and worked at University of Alabama and Huntington College. She received her BA from Carson-Newman College and her MA from the University of Alabama. Laura is committed to providing students a fun and safe living environment.
Associate Director of Residence Life
Jamie Napolski
474-1885
Jamie Napolski was born and raised in Alaska and is a UAF alumni. She has worked for the Department of Residence Life since 2001 where she was the Resident Director of Bartlett Hall. She is currently the Associate Director of Residence Life after spending five years as the First Year Experience Coordinator. She is a dedicated resource to students living in campus housing and in her spare time creates large campus events for students such as Freak Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Week, Sexual Responsibility Week, and Hess Vegas Weekend. She enjoys providing activities for students that are entertaining and rewarding to help creatively keep students occupied and provide them a rewarding experience at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Assistant Director of Budget and Operations
Yvonne Maddux
yvonne.maddux@alaska.edu
474-2738
Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations
Bio Coming Soon!
First Year Experience Coordinator/ Resident Director - Moore Hall
Brad Bishop
455-3905
bjbishop2@alaska.edu
Brad Bishop has been with the Department of Residence Life since 2009, first as the Moore Hall Resident Director, and now as the First Year Experience Coordinator. Brad came to UAF after finishing his Masters in Counseling at the University of Southern Mississippi. Brad strives to create a fun, exciting, and safe environment in order for first-year students to have a great start to their college experience at UAF.
Marketing and Conference Services Manager
Katelin Delaney
474.5846
Katelin Delaney graduated from Portland Sate University in 2009 with a Bachelors in Graphic Design and Community Development. Katelin has worked for the University of Alaska for the past three years and is eagar to continue her role as a supporter of UAF and the Fairbanks community as the Marketing and Conference Services Manager.
Family/Faculty Housing Coordinator
Bio Coming Soon!
Assignments and Records Coordinator
Robin Johnson
474-5282
Robin has lived in Fairbanks for 35 years. Originally from Arizona, Robin has worked in housing for the past twelve years. Robin is married with two beautiful daughters, Farra who works at UAF and Jenna who attends Lathrop High School.
Personal Payroll Assistant
Bonnie Speck
474-1884
blspeck@alaska.edu
Resident Director - Bartlett Hall
Nick Kramer
455-3900
njkramer@alaska.edu
Nick joins us in Alaska from Southern California. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Political Science and Legal Studies and a minor in Asian American Studies. Nick has worked as a community assistant in residence life, an admissions counselor in an undergraduate admissions office, and as a surgical assistant in an oral surgery office. This is Nick’s second year at UAF and he is excited to continue working with students as a Resident Director in Bartlett Hall.
Resident Director - Cutler Apartments/ Family Housing Manager
John Napolski
455-3901
jsnapolski@alaska.edu
Originally from Illinois I cannot imagine living anywhere else but Alaska. I attended Southern Illinois University and received my Bachelors of Science in Zoology. My interests are broad and range from fishing, hunting, and snowmachining to name just a few. If it involves the outdoors count me in! I have worked at UAF for almost 10 years and have enjoyed my time at the U. Currently I am the Cutler Apartment Complex Resident Director where I get to work with UAFs finest! Go Nooks!
Resident Director - Lathrop Hall
Blaine DeWalt
455-3902
bmdewalt@alaska.edu
Blaine DeWalt, RD of Lathrop Hall, grew up in North Pole. After graduating from UAF with his finance degree he accepted his current position of Resident Director and this is his 3rd year as such. He has worked for the department of Residence Life in various positions for 7 years. If you see him, ask him about Ultimate Frisbee, climbing, or hiking in the interior for some good conversation.
Assistant Resident Director - MacLean House
Keagen Williams
455-3903
klwilliams5@alaska.edu
I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska and love to ride horses, go hiking, and play World of Warcraft. I am preparing for my second year as a Nursing student pursuing an Associates of a Applied Science Degree. I have worked for Residence Life as a Peer Mentor (tutoring English and Biology), an RA, and now as an Assistant Resident Director and I love every minute of it! I love working with people and helping students transition to a life here at UAF.
Resident Director - McIntosh Hall & Wickersham Hall
Graham Hinlicky
McIntosh: 455-3904
Wickersham: 455-3909
gjhinlicky@alaska.edu
This is Graham's first year working at UAF. Graham is a born and bred New Jersey beach bum relocated to the Alaskan tundra. He received a Bachelor's in Spanish Linguistics and a Master's in College Student Affairs, both from Rutgers University in New Jersey.
Assistant Resident Director - Nerland Hall
Tristian Monterastelli
455-3906
tmmonterastelli@alaska.edu
Hello! My name is Tristian M. Monterastelli and I am the Assistant Resident Director of Nerland Hall. I am originally from sunny Southern California and sincerely enjoy outdoor activities, recycling, exercising, and learning. I am a Chemistry major, striving to achieve my goal of becoming a large animal veterinarian and a professor. I am an Alaskan at heart and am so excited for the 2011-2012 academic year!
Resident Director - Skarland Hall
Megan Connaghan
455-3907
mvconnaghan@alaska.edu
Megan moved to Fairbanks from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Megan graduated from Central Michigan University with a BSBA in Economics in 2007 and a Master of Public Administration in 2010. Prior to working at UAF, Megan was employed as a resident assistant in residence life and a graduate assistant in the volunteer center at Central Michigan University. Megan works in Skarland Hall with six resident assistants and enjoys programming, recycling, and helping students become acclimated to their first year at UAF.
Assistant Resident Director - Stevens Hall
Scott Hall
455-3908
sahall@alaska.edu
I was born in Seattle, Washington, but have been living in Alaska for over 15 years. In High School, I was captain of my school's Riflery team, and have been to the Junior Olympics for Riflery twice. After graduating from High School, I spent a year in Germany learning the language and experiencing Europe, after which I came to UAF. I've had a great time at UAF, and I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in German. I plan on graduating with both degrees in Spring 2013. In my limited free time I enjoy camping, shooting, hiking, running, and anything on or in the water - kayaking/canoeing, swimming, fishing, etc. I don't play video games or watch TV, apart from the occasional movie on DVD, but I'm usually up for anything. I'm very excited for this coming year, so please stop by my office and introduce yourself.