Office of Residential Education
David Chickering
Associate Director of Residential Education & Housefellow
Email
412-268-9510
With 15 plus years of experience in residential education and part of the CMU community since 2005, David serves as the college liaison for the Schools of Music and Art and CFA transitional. His favorite part of his job is hearing residents’ stories and supporting them through their CMU journey. With a background in creative writing and theatre and a Master’s degree in higher education administration, he infuses his work with humor, humanity, and humility. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, riding and repairing vintage scooters, listening to baseball games, and sharing all that happens at CMU with his wife, two kids, and dog.
Kaitlyn Culbertson
Housefellow & Coordinator of Residential Education
Email
412-268-2468
Kaitlyn serves as the Housefellow for Forbes Beeler Apartments. Kaitlyn received her bachelor's degree in music education as a vocal major and master's degree in college counseling at PennWest Edinboro (previously Edinboro University of Pennsylvania). In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys listening to and performing music, streaming shows and podcasts, reading, struggling to play video games, and hanging out with her husband along with their two dogs (Delilah and Luna) and cat (Dolly Purton).
Nikki Deckard
Housefellow & Coordinator for Residential Education
Email
412-268-2142
Nikki serves as the housefellow for the Residence on Fifth, Fifth Neville, and Clyde House. She completed her undergraduate degree in music education at Temple University and graduate degree in educational leadership at Penn State University. After teaching in Philadelphia schools, Nikki served as a supervisor in residence life at Milton Hershey School and earned her Pennsylvania School Principal's certification. In her free time, Nikki loves to explore the city, spend time with friends and family, tend to her plants, and find creative outlets.
Athena Folino
Housefellow & Coordinator of Residential Education
Email
412-268-8649
Athena (she/her) is the Residential Education coordinator and housefellow for Mudge. She graduated with a degree in psychology and philosophy from Thiel College in 2018 and received her master's degree in higher education administration and student affairs from Kent State University in 2020. She has two cats and enjoys exploring new restaurants and coffee shops with her partner, practicing yoga and spending time outside.
Alicia Fullilove
Housefellow & Coordinator of Residential Education
Email
412-268-2412
Alicia serves as the housefellow for Morewood Gardens. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Alicia received her master's in public administration from Wichita State University. Her bachelor's degree from The University of Chicago is in anthropology and Latin American Caribbean studies. In her free time, she enjoys all things related to the fine arts, trying different restaurants, and taking piano lessons.
Jarrin Jeffrey
Housefellow & Coordinator of Community Standards & Integrity
Email
412-268-2140
Kristine Kengor
Assistant Director of Residential Education & Housefellow
Email
412-268-2142
Kristine Kengor is the Housefellow for Stever House and the College Liaison for undergraduate students in the School of Computer Science. Kristine has worked with first-year students since she arrived on campus in 2011 and now focuses her work on the first-year experience. You can often see Kristine walking around campus and in Pittsburgh with her two retired racing greyhounds, James and Bomber.
Bryan Koval
Housefellow & Director of Student Support Resources
Email
412-268-2075
Matt Kwiatkowski
Associate Director for Residential Education
Email
412-268-2142
Matt Kwiatkowski supports the residential experience primarily in the Margaret Morrison Street Neighborhood as an associate director for residential education and a housefellow. A western Pennsylvania native, Matt has worked in residential education for more than a decade at other institutions in Ohio, Texas, and Virginia before coming back home. In his free time, Matt enjoys exploring Pittsburgh, traveling to see family and friends, and hikes through the city parks.
Eddie Macham
Associate Director for Residential Education
Email
412-268-2142
Eddie is an associate director for Residential Education and the housefellow for Residence on Fifth, Clyde House, Neville Apartments, and Highlands Apartments. He completed his MBA at Kennesaw State University prior to working at Florida International University and the University of Pittsburgh in residence life. He enjoys working out, exploring the city, and hanging out with his mini Bernedoodle Chewbacca.
Tera Monroe
Associate Dean & Director of Residential Education
Email
412-268-2142
Jacob Morton-Black
Housefellow & Coordinator for Office of Community Standards & Integrity
Email
412-268-2140
James Sparkman
Assistant Director for Residential Education & Housefellow for Student Organization Communities
Jacqui Stubenraugh
Housefellow & Coordinator for Office of Community Standards & Integrity
Email
412-268-2140
Dana Tuohey
Administrative Assistant for the Student Life Suite
Email
412-268-2142
Dana joined CMU in 2022 as the administrative assistant in the Student Life Suite. She supports professional staff, assists families and students, and lends a hand to a myriad programs. Dana holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English literature from Boston University, where she discovered her interest in student affairs. Outside of work, Dana is a dedicated mother-figure to her roommate’s cats, Trixie and Luna, as well as an amateur poet and professional ice cream-enjoyer.
Email
412-268-2140
Zach Wiberg
Housefellow & Coordinator for Residential Education
Email
412-268-2142
Zachary serves as the housefellow for the Fifth and Clyde community. He completed his undergraduate degree in multidisciplinary studies at Millersville University. While working as a resident director at Radford University, he completed his Master of Science in strategic communication. Zachary enjoys watching movies, traveling, and hanging out with his wife along with their various pets (currently one dog and three bunnies).
Shauna Zupan
Housefellow & Coordinator for Residential Education
Email
412-268-2142
Shauna serves as the housefellow for Donner House. She completed her bachelor’s degree in secondary English education and her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at California University of Pennsylvania. After serving universities in North Carolina for a few years, Shauna is excited to be back in Pittsburgh to be closer to family. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, hiking, traveling, and caring for her cat, Penny.