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 Taylor Colacino

  Taylor Colacino

  Administrative Coordinator

  Taylor Colacino

  Administrative Coordinator

  Taylor is from Staten Island, New York, and graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in May of 2024. She has a major in Forensic Psychology and a minor in Criminology. Outside of her busy schedule, Taylor enjoys photography and writing. Taylor enjoys traveling to other countries and learning about their history. What does Taylor love about EHS? “I love the location and how close it is to some of New York City’s greatest attractions.”

• 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 minors in Art and 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. 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 a student from upstate New York who moved to NYC in August to complete her associates at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College before transferring to a four-year school. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, creating art, and watching TV shows. She is currently studying Communications and aspires to work in diversity consulting, with a long-term goal of earning her law degree. She is deeply passionate about representation in media and is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices. Lauren hopes to build a career that combines her creative interests with her drive to make a meaningful impact in fostering diversity and inclusion.

• More information about Jiles Addison

  Jiles Addison

  Resident Advisor

  Jiles Addison

  Resident Advisor

  Jiles is a native of New Windsor, New York pursuing his academic and athletic journey at Iona University, where he is majoring in Sports Media with a minor in Marketing. He is a student-athlete specializing in sprints and jumps. He aspires to one day have a career as a social media manager. He enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and indulging in his favorite
  treats—especially cookies. He has a strong commitment to excellence in both athletics and
  academics, along with leadership roles which reflects a deep dedication to personal growth and
  meaningful community engagement.