Contact Us and Staff

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Please submit your comments or questions to Residence Life at reslife@holycross.edu, call us at 508-793-2411, or stop by our office in Hogan 122.

Central Staff:

Antonio Willis Berry

Antonio Willis-Berry

Director of the Office of Residence Life and Housing
Email: awillis@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Antonio Willis-Berry (He/Him/His) is the Director of Residence Life and Housing and provides oversight, vision and management for the College’s residential program. As a proud member of the Class of 2013, Antonio is excited to return to the campus to elevate the residential student experience and champion opportunities for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to flourish with the residence halls. Antonio has held leadership positions within Residence Life and Housing at Bentley University, Merrimack College, and the University of Connecticut. He holds a M.S.Ed in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania, a BA in Music from the College of the Cross, and is currently working towards completing his Ed.D. at Regis College.

 Edwin Coolbaugh

Director of Housing Operations 
email: ecoolbau@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

After receiving his B.S. in sports medicine and M.S. in human services from Keene State College,  Ed (He/Him/His) entered the residence life field full time. He has served as a Resident Assistant, Assistant Resident Director, Family Manager, Hall Director, Area Coordinator, and completed four years as an Assistant Dean of Students at the College of Saint Elizabeth, before coming to Holy Cross. Dean Coolbaugh is an avid chef, a fervent marine reef aquarium enthusiast, a student of architecture, and loves sailing.

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Mark Wade

Associate Director of Residence Life
Email: Mwade@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Mark (He/Him/His) is joining the Holy Cross after serving as a Residence Hall Director at Bowling Green State University. Mark has overseen professional and student staff training and development as well as worked closely with Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Office of Title IX. Mark received his Bachelor's of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA and his Master's of Education in Student Affairs Counseling from Bridgewater State University. Outside of work, Mark can be found gardening on his family farm and spending time with his cat, Agnus.

Zachary Sneeringer

Zachary Sneeringer, M.Ed

Assistant Director for Residence Education
Email: zsneeringer@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Zack (He/Him/His) joined the staff in August 2023 after serving as an Area Coordinator at Worcester State University and a Complex Director at Providence College. Outside of Residence Life, Zack has also worked in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Campus Ministry, and Esports in Higher Education. Zack received his B.A. in Mathematics and Music from Assumption College, followed by his M.Ed in Higher Education from Providence College. Outside of work, Zack sings in a local choir, the Salisbury Singers, and loves spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and two cats, Perry and Bonnie.

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Janety Quee

Office Coordinator
Email: jquee@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Janety (she/her/hers) joined the Holy Cross community mid August, 2023. She grew up in Nairobi, Kenya. She came to the USA in August, 1999. She attended Bunker Hill Community College and Umass Amherst, Massachusetts and earned her Degree in Travel and Hotel Management. She's also a certified Medical Interpreter/translator in English and Swahili. She's worked in the Human Resources field for over 15 years and as an Office Manager/Administrator for over 20 years! Janety is a born chef 100%, loves to listen to different music genres and dance (performed with her band at former Gov Mitt Romney's 2nd inauguration in Boston) and spending time with her friends and family.

 

Area Coordinators (ACs):

Luke DiCicco

Luke DiCicco 

Area Coordinator 

Oversees Healy and Wheeler Halls
Email: ldicicco@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Luke joined Holy Cross in April of 2022 after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Assumption University. While at Assumption, Luke worked as a Resident Assistant for 3 years and was also involved in several other student leader positions at the institution. Luke is currently working on obtaining his masters degree in Higher Education Administration from Bridgewater State University and is excited to be a positive role model for students here at Holy Cross. When he is not working, Luke is either at the gym, spending time with friends, or watching movies/tv shows.

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Hailey O'Brien

Area Coordinator 

Oversees Loyola and Williams Halls
Email: hobrien@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Hailey (she/her) received her Bachelors in International Political Science from Fitchburg State University in 2019 where she was heavily involved with Campus Center operations, Student Government, and Fraternity and Sorority Life. She received her Masters in Higher Education, Student Affairs from Merrimack College in 2020. She has been working in Residential Life at Assumption University since the fall of 2021 and served as a Resident Director for first year students and Area Coordinator for the Living Learning program working with Residential Education. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling to new cities as well as hiking and paddleboarding with her German Shepherd, Lily.

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Karli Selz

Area Coordinator

Oversees Brooks Hall
Email: kselz@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122 
Phone: 508-793-2411

Karli joined the Holy Cross community in July 2023. Karli grew up in Texas and attended Baylor University. At Baylor, she received her Bachelor of Business in Management Information Systems and Marketing, then continued her education to receive her Master's of Divinity in Theology. After completing her Master's program she served as a minister in South Carolina and is now excited to transition into Residential Life at Holy Cross. Outside of work, Karli enjoys spending time with friends and family, going on walks, and trying new restaurants. 

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Brianna Turner-Douglas

Area Coordinator 

Oversees the Townhouses, Figge and Ciampi Halls
Email: bturner-douglas@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122 
Phone: 508-793-2411

Brianna (she/her) joined the Holy Cross community in November 2022. She grew up in Bronx, NY and received her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Union College. Outside of the classroom, Brianna was a student researcher, member of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the Diversity Ambassador within the Office of Intercultural Affairs. In her free time, Brianna enjoys spending time with her friends, visiting museums, and listening to podcasts.

 

Resident Directors (RDs):

Hanna Karas

Hanna Karas

Resident Director

Oversees Hanselman Hall
Email: hkaras@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122 
Phone: 508-793-2411

Hanna joined the Holy Cross community in October 2023. She earned her Bachelor's in New Media at the University of Maine, where she was involved in Resident Life, Pep Band, and the virtual research lab on campus. Hanna then spent three years teaching English in South Korea before returning to the states to become a kindergarten teacher. In her free time, Hanna enjoys playing video games, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

 

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Jaslyne (Jas) Lemus-Avila

Resident Director

Oversees Clark Hall
Email: jlemus-avila@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122 
Phone: 508-793-2411

Jaslyne (she/her) will be joining the Holy Cross community for the Fall of  2023. She grew up in Chelsea, Massachusetts and received her Bachelor of Science in Arts of Psychology from Framingham State University . Outside of the classroom, Jas was a Resident Assistant and Administrative Resident Assistant at FSU and was part of working in the Residence Life Office. In her free time, Jas enjoys listening to music, especially Latin music, going to the gym, and spending time with the family dog whose name is Bruno!"

Emma Wilburn

Emma Wilburn

Resident Director

Oversees Alumni and Carlin Halls
Email: ewilburn@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122 
Phone: 508-793-2411

Emma (she/her) joined the Holy Cross community in July of 2023. She grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts and earned her Bachelor's Degree in English from Assumption University in Worcester, where she was involved with the University Chorale, the Dance Team, and served as a Resident Assistant. Outside of work, you can find Emma taking CrossFit classes, reading Classics, and spending time with her friends and family. 

 

Billy Vanner

William (Billy) Vanner

Resident Director

Oversees Lehy Hall
Email: wvanner@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122 
Phone: 508-793-2411

Billy joined the Holy Cross community in October 2023. An Eagle Scout from Riverside, Rhode Island, Billy attended Bryant University and earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Applied Economics with a minor in human resource management. After his role running a summer camp with the Boys & Girls Club Billy is excited to take over as the resident director for Lehy. Outside of work Billy is a huge gamer and his favorite game is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

 

Graduate Assistants (GAs):

Griffin Sheffield

Griffin Sheffield

Graduate Assistant
Email: gsheffield@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122 
Phone: 508-793-2411

Griffin joined the Holy Cross in August 2023. He grew up in McDonough, Georgia and earned his BA in Religious Studies at the University of South Carolina. Griffin is currently pursuing his Master of Theological Studies at Boston College. He plans on getting his PHD after graduation. In his free time, Griffin likes to Golf, watch College Football/Baseball, and listen to Classic Country.

 

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Ruth (Ruthie) Weche

Graduate Assistant
Email: rweche@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122 
Phone: 508-793-2411