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.
Edwin Coolbaugh
Edwin CoolbaughAssistant 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.
Mark Wade
Associate Director of Residence Life
Email: Mwade@holycross.edu
Office: Hogan 122
Phone: 508-793-2411
Mark (he/him) 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.
Area Coordinators (ACs)
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.
Brianna Turner-Douglas
Area Coordinator
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)
Karli Selz
Resident Director
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.
Emma Wilburn
Resident Director
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.
Jaslyne Lemus-Avila
Resident Director
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!"