St. George Towers

Meet the Staff

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  Carolyn Bakich

  Associate Director of Student Life

  Carolyn Bakich

  Associate Director of Student Life

  Carolyn is the Associate Director of Student Life at the St. George Towers. Originally from Eustis, Florida, Carolyn moved to New York City in the Fall of 2016 to further pursue her Classical Ballet training. Since moving to New York, Carolyn began studying at Columbia University as a Dance Major, has since interned, and worked with American Ballet Theatre, and worked at the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet. Carolyn is currently in her third year at Columbia University and is working to pursue a career in Arts Administration. In her time as an Associate Director at the St. George Towers, Carolyn has truly enjoyed connecting with residents and their families throughout each each semester. It is her hope to always provide a safe, inclusive, and exciting environment for each resident within the building.

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  Madison Squiers

  Associate Director of Residence Life

  Madison Squiers

  Associate Director of Residence Life

  Madison is the Associate Director of Residence Life at the St. George Towers. Originally from Michigan, Madison moved to New York City in 2018 to attend John Jay College where she graduated with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Criminology. Madison joined the EHS team in 2019 as a Resident Advisor and has loved working in various EHS locations and with the incredible staff and residents. Currently pursing a Master of the Arts degree in Political Science, Madison is driven by the goal of ensuring that people can experience and enjoy living in NYC. In her time as an Associate Director she appreciates the chance to connect with residents and families as they follow their dreams!

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  Jiwon Yu

  Senior Resident Advisor

  Jiwon Yu

  Senior Resident Advisor

  Meet Jiwon, a student at New York University from the city of Daejeon, South Korea. Her passions are as diverse as they are intriguing. In her free time, Jiwon loves to take leisurely strolls, losing herself in daydreams of one day having a delightful chihuahua as her loyal companion. Classical music and fashion are two subjects that captivate her heart, providing her with inspiration and artistic expression. Speaking of chihuahuas, it’s no surprise that they hold a special place in Jiwon’s heart as her absolute favorite dog breed. A close second is the elegant and intelligent standard poodle, which also captures her attention with its charm and grace.

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  Catherine Rayhill

  Resident Advisor

  Catherine Rayhill

  Resident Advisor

  Catherine (Cat) Rayhill is from Utica, NY and is studying Acting/Meisner Technique at the William Esper Studio. Before moving to the city Cat received a Bachelor’s degree in History at Union College in Schenectady, NY, where she also studied Dance and American Cultural History. In her free time Cat enjoys cooking, knitting, failing at crochet, reading, dancing, and writing. Cat also adores going to the library as well as the many museums in NYC. What does Cat love about EHS? “I love having the opportunity to meet so many new people from all the different schools in the city.”

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  Kahohn Jackson

  Resident Advisor

  Kahohn Jackson

  Resident Advisor

  Kahohn Jackson is a Design Major at the School of Visual Arts, originally from Irvington, NJ. Kahohn is a skilled motion graphics/3D rendering designer and is also a freelance photographer for New York Fashion Week. When he’s not immersed in his studies, Kahohn enjoys a diverse range of activities, including cooking, volleyball, and drawing. He’s a passionate explorer, constantly seeking out new experiences and capturing them through his photography. Reflecting on his time at EHS, Kahohn values the well-equipped kitchen as a space to unwind and draw inspiration, while the study lounge provides him with an immersive environment to concentrate on projects and assignments.

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  Eva Abraham

  Resident Advisor

  Eva Abraham

  Resident Advisor

  Eva Abraham grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina and is currently an art history major at BMCC. After moving to NYC Eva enjoys spending time going to museums and visiting the different boroughs and trying new foods. She/Her favorite painting is Flaming June by Sir Frederic Leighton.

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  Renee Frederick

  Resident Advisor

  Renee Frederick

  Resident Advisor

  Renée Frederick is an International Student from Trinidad and Tobago who has completed her Bachelor’s (BA) in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Renée is pursuing a Master’s (MA) in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. When Renée is not in school or at work, she enjoys hanging out with her sorority sisters, going to restaurants and having a night out. She enjoys traveling and her favorite place that she has traveled to is Curaçao where she fell in love with dolphins! New York has become a place where Renée can experience different cultures and gain multiple perspectives on life and on people. Lastly, Renée loves EHS because of how safe the buildings are and how accessible it is to several train stations.

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  Georgina Spicknell

  Resident Advisor

  Georgina Spicknell

  Resident Advisor

  Hey y’all! I’m RA Georgina and I am a Senior studying Forensic Psychology at John Jay College. I have been working as an RA for EHS for almost a year! As a NY native myself, with a best friend living on Montague, I like to think I know my way around Brooklyn Heights (we love Hancos). Looking forward to an amazing summer with you and the opportunity to explore even more of my favorite city!

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  Zorrie Petrus

  Resident Advisor

  Zorrie Petrus

  Resident Advisor

  Zorrie is a photographer born and raised in Los Angeles. She enjoys taking portraits, street photography, lifestyle photos and behind the scene moments. During Zorrie’s upbringing she had many creative outlets including dance, sports, art, music and is a multi-instrumentalist. Middle school is when she started to take photography seriously and filmmaking became another passion in high school. Capturing the moment has always been a joy for her. From there her passion for both art forms continued to grow. She is studying photography at NYU Tisch School of the Arts to help enhance her career. Zorrie wants to show how she sees the world through her photos and films. Making people smile and telling a story is one of the many reasons she loves photography and filmmaking.

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  Joseph Gilliard

  Student Life Assistant

  Joseph Gilliard

  Student Life Assistant

  Joseph Gilliard, better known as Joey to his friends, is an Ethnic Studies major attending Brooklyn College for his bachelors. He loves spending time with his friends, family, and dogs, Snail and Jolene. He’s from Houston, Texas but was raised in Anchorage, Alaska. For the past 6 years he’s been living in Brooklyn. He loves being a sociable, friendly face and is so happy to be a part of the EHS team.

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  Nikki Lam

  Student Life Assistant

  Nikki Lam

  Student Life Assistant

  Nikki is from Southern California and is studying Biomolecular Science at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. In her free time, Nikki enjoys playing soccer and tennis, lifting, going to the beach, traveling, watching sunsets, and stargazing. She also enjoys trying fun foods and exploring the city with family and friends. What does Nikki love about EHS? “I absolutely love living in Brooklyn Heights! With the kitchen, Promenade views, Montague Street, and the gym right next door, it really feels like a home to me!”

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  Landon Hubbard

  Student Life Assistant

  Landon Hubbard

  Student Life Assistant

  Landon Hubbard is from Midland, Texas and is studying Acting for film at New York Film Academy. Outside of school and work, Landon enjoys acting, playing football, exercising, watching movies and TV. This is Landon’s first time living in New York City and he enjoys going to the park and experiencing all the cultures in the city. He also enjoys going to Broadway shows. Landon really loves EHS because of the friendly environment and student life events.