Marymount

Meet the Staff

• More information about John Zhinin

  John Zhinin

  Residence Coordinator

  John Zhinin

  Residence Coordinator

  John is from Westchester, New York and has lived in NYC for the past 6 years. John is a first generation American with parents of Ecuadorian descent. Having lived with EHS and served as a Resident Advisor, John brings both a resident perspective and on-the-ground housing experience to the EHS Marymount Manhattan Community. Holding a BFA from Pace University and a MS from Baruch College, John is committed to maintaining a well-managed, supportive residence and to delivering consistent service to residents throughout their stay. In his free time, John loves to make music, act on film, and hang out with friends and family.

• More information about Isabella Landino

  Isabella Landino

  Resident Advisor

  Isabella Landino

  Resident Advisor

  Isabella (Bella) Landino is from Howell, New Jersey, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Before moving to New York for school, Bella studied Psychology and Spanish at Drew University in Madison, NJ, where she became heavily involved in student leadership and research. During her time at Drew, Bella’s research focused on juror emotions and sentencing decisions, as well as how language and accents influence perceptions by law enforcement. Currently, Bella is a coder in the Jury Decision-Making Lab at John Jay and a research assistant for the Forensic Assessment Lab. Her current research, which will become a Master’s thesis, evaluates risk assessment using archival data from the Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center on Randall’s Island. Outside of school, Bella loves to be creative through coloring, painting, listening to music, and writing poetry (mostly in Spanish). Bella loves to bake and cook as well, and is always trying out new recipes. She also enjoys a quiet night in, watching movies, eating good food, and spending time with her friends and family. In the city, Bella loves exploring new places and cannot wait for what it has to offer this year!

• More information about Jalen Rangel

  Jalen Rangel

  Resident Advisor

  Jalen Rangel

  Resident Advisor

  Jalen is a third-year student and Criminal Justice major at John Jay College. She is from Southern California and moved all the way out here to study law in “the big city.” She aspires to be a lawyer and eventually a judge in criminal law. Her passion for crime and the law stemmed from her father, a deputy sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Being around law her entire life, she has heard all about the unfair and corrupt criminal justice system, and is inspired to help make it right. Since coming to New York, she has had two court house tours, met with three judges, sat in on multiple criminal trials/hearings and even took a college-credit course (organized by Pace University) inside the Westchester County Jail alongside inmates who were taking the course as well. All of these experiences have furthered her desire to bring people justice, and have pushed her to work harder towards her future.

• More information about Kennedy Young

  Kennedy Young

  Resident Advisor

  Kennedy Young

  Resident Advisor

  Kennedy was born and raised in South Carolina and brings a warm, energetic spirit to everything she does. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, practicing yoga, reading, spending time with friends, going for walks, and exploring the city. She loves expressing her creativity through music, art, and dance, and has always been passionate about psychology and helping others. Kennedy is also an avid true crime enthusiast who enjoys podcasts, documentaries, and diving deep into real-life cases. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of South Carolina, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She has been loving her time in New York City and is excited to continue building connections and discovering all the city has to offer.

• More information about Vongai Dhliwayo

  Vongai Dhliwayo

  Resident Advisor

  Vongai Dhliwayo

  Resident Advisor

  Vongai is a New York Film Academy graduate who was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. Vongai grew up active in local theatre, where she developed a passion for being on stage. Moving to New York in 2025 only expanded that passion, and she has enjoyed exploring all the arts and culture the city has to offer. Her love for cinema, music, and theatre is motivated by her belief in the ability of art to connect people of all backgrounds. Vongai looks forward to studying law in the future and using her voice to make a change in marginalized communities. She strives to be a safe space for all individuals and an advocate for those who can’t do so themselves.