Contact Us and Staff

 Edwin Coolbaugh

Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life and Housing 
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, Dean Coolbaugh 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.

Raquel Lynn Whidbee

Administrative Assistant
Email: rwhidbee@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411

Raquel started at Holy Cross in February 2016 in Kimball Dining Hall as the on-call pasta person. In May 2016 she transitioned to an administrative floater and worked in various departments here at the College. In October 2018 she was hired full-time as the Admin. for Residence Life & Housing. She received a Bachelors of Science in Art and Interior Design from Atlantic Union College, a Seventh Day Adventist Liberal Arts School, in South Lancaster, MA. Raquel is an old soul. Her favorite time periods are from 1890-1940: The Gibson Girls of the 1890s, the Flappers of the 20s -30s and Pinups from the 40s. She loves black and white movies especially, Talking Precode, ones from 1929-1934. She enjoys all types of music but is drawn to anything Celtic. She likes to read, write, paint, draw and watch NFL/college football. 

Area Coordinators (ACs)

Marissa Casey

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

Marissa (she/ her) is a proud alum of the Holy Cross Class of 2016. During her time in undergrad, Marissa earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Chinese, while staying involved in various clubs and student organizations including Running Club, The Writer's Workshop, working at Cool Beans, and being a COPE member. Prior to returning to Holy Cross Marissa worked in Boston as a paralegal for a few years before pursuing her interests in higher education. She is now working toward a master's degree in English at the Harvard Extension School where she may further her interests in studying literature that addresses the varied lives of individuals and the social structures that shape identity, especially in regards to ethnicity and race. She hopes that in pursuing her graduate studies she may serve as a resource and support from an analytical and social justice lens toward students while encouraging diversity and equity that make for an inclusive and welcoming environment. 

 

Hanna Christ

Area Coordinator
Email: hchrist@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
508-793-2411

Hanna (she/her) joined Holy Cross in June 2021. She is a New Yorker at heart, having grown up on Long Island before moving to the south coast of Massachusetts. Hanna was an active student leader throughout her undergraduate career at Westfield State University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art before taking on professional roles in orientation and residential life. Hanna moved onto a graduate fellowship at Merrimack College, where she worked in the Office of Student Involvement on orientation and leadership development while earning her Master of Education in Higher Education. When she's not working, Hanna enjoys listening to true crime podcasts, painting and practicing calligraphy, and hanging out with her cat, Tony Pajamas.

Luke DiCicco 

Area Coordinator 
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.

Clara Machado

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

Clara (she/her) joined the Holy Cross community in June 2022. Clara was born in Brazil and grew up in St. Petersburg Florida. She graduated from Clark University where she was involved in Residence Life as a Resident Advisor and Office Assistant for 3 years, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Management. In her free time you can find Clara eating blueberries by the pool, reading science fiction novels, and listening to crime podcasts.
 

Jasey Richardson