New Yorker

Meet the Staff

• More information about Maurice A. Smith

  Maurice A. Smith

  Director of the New Yorker Residence

  Maurice A. Smith

  Director of the New Yorker Residence

  Maurice A. Smith has experience with being both Resident Advisor and Residence Director for many years before joining EHS in March of 2015. A native of Philadelphia PA, Maurice holds both a BFA and MBA degrees from Marymount Manhattan College. After spending several years in Los Angeles, CA. Maurice is excited to be back in NYC and is ready to ensure the residents of the New Yorker Residence are provided a world class experience.

• More information about Hannah Boyne

  Hannah Boyne

  Associate Director of Residence Life

  Hannah Boyne

  Associate Director of Residence Life

  Hannah Boyne is from Yonkers, New York and is a graduate of St. Joseph’s University with a degree in Child Study. Hannah has loved being a part of EHS Student Life and working in various EHS locations. She loves connecting with residents and meeting people from all over the world. In her free time, Hannah enjoys traveling to new places, going on hikes, and exploring the city with friends.

• More information about LeQwan Wilson

  LeQwan Wilson

  Administrative Coordinator

  LeQwan Wilson

  Administrative Coordinator

  LeQwan Wilson made his way to NYC from Columbia, South Carolina. LeQwan ahs just graduated from St. Joseph’s University where he studied Chemistry with a minor in Physics and Speech. Before he became an EHS RA, LeQwan worked for St Joseph’s Residence Life team as a SJNY RA. Outside of his busy schedule, LeQwan enjoys working out, reading books, studying chemistry, and going to new bookstores. LeQwan enjoys exploring new parts of New York, traveling to different countries, and trying new food. He also enjoys hanging with friends and going to sing karaoke at new places. What does LeQwan love about EHS? “ I love that I get to meet new people from different school and making new friends that way”. LeQwan is excited to join EHS once again as your Residence Coordinator!

• More information about Tyrelle Kelley

  Tyrelle Kelley

  Resident Advisor

  Tyrelle Kelley

  Resident Advisor

  Tyrelle (also known as Ty) is a video game enthusiast who was born in Georgia but grew up in a lot of different southern states. He enjoys playing any game under the sun, and he also enjoys coding games himself. Tyrelle’s parents always kept him active in some way, so growing up he played several different sports including basketball, football, and lacrosse. He didn’t realize he loved coding until his sophomore year of college, but when he did see how fun it was he switched his major promptly to Information Systems and began working hard to excel in the field. His main goal in the future is to be able to develop security software that will help keep sports teams safe from cyber-attacks, so that fans can continue to enjoy their favorite teams, just like he does.

• More information about Halle Zavlick

  Halle Zavlick

  Resident Advisor

  Halle Zavlick

  Resident Advisor

  Halle Zavlick is studying Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a minor in Anthropology. She is a New York native who has been living in the New Yorker Residence for almost 2 years. Outside of school, her hobbies include reading, video games, art, and fitness. She has a particular love for DC comics and animation. Halle has a passion for social justice and is dedicated to making residents feel as at home as she has here at the New Yorker Residence.

• More information about John Zhinin

  John Zhinin

  Resident Advisor

  John Zhinin

  Resident Advisor

  John is an actor born and raised in NY. He enjoys making music, performance, singing and collaborating with other artists to make great content. John is a first generation American with parents of Ecuadorean descent. John’s upbringing and cultural background has a significant influence in his lifestyle. He studied acting at Pace University to help enhance his career. John is currently studying to get his Masters in Marketing at Baruch College. John has a passion for combining media and building awareness to the first-generation experience and does this by writing and producing films and plays that center around themes of belonging.

• More information about Lauren Carvey

  Lauren Carvey

  Resident Advisor

  Lauren Carvey

  Resident Advisor

  Lauren Carvey is from upstate New York pursuing a degree in Media, Culture, and Communication at NYU on a pre-law track. She aims to build a career at the intersection of media and law, contributing to more inclusive representation in popular culture and advocating for equity in how stories are told. In her free time, Lauren enjoys making art, watching television, and spending time with family and friends.

• More information about Niamh Healy

  Niamh Healy

  Resident Advisor

  Niamh Healy

  Resident Advisor

  Niamh is from Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. She moved to New York City for college, studying Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice through a dual BA/MA degree program. Outside of her busy schedule, Niamh enjoys watching her favorite TV shows, Supernatural and Severance, tuning into darts and rugby games, exploring the train systems in and out of New York, and making themed Spotify playlists.