New Yorker

Meet the Staff

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  Maurice A. Smith

  Associate Director of Student Life

  Maurice A. Smith

  Associate Director of Student Life

  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 Las 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.

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  Kathleen Hundersmarck

  Associate Director of Residence Life

  Kathleen Hundersmarck

  Associate Director of Residence Life

  Pace University Alumni Kathleen Hundersmarck was happy to join us in spring 2018. With a background in Higher Education and Hospitality she is very excited to become part of the EHS family. Her passion lies in providing a positive and creative environment for the people around her. She looks forward to this opportunity to empower residents to reach their full potential. During her free time she likes to play soccer, go to sporting events, travel, and try new NYC restaurants.

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  Rachel Viccaro

  Office Admin

  Rachel Viccaro

  Office Admin

  Rachel Viccaro is so grateful to be a part of the EHS New Yorker Team! After graduating from Nazareth College in 2016 with a BFA in Acting, she performed for K-5 students all over central and western NY with Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre. In June 2018, she moved to NYC to participate in the Stella Adler Summer Conservatory and was a resident at the New Yorker. Since then, she’s stuck around in the city, working with EHS and performing in various comedy shows and short films. When she’s not assisting the RAs and ADs at the New Yorker, you can find her trying to find the best plate of nachos in the city!

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  Madison Squires

  Senior Resident Advisor

  Madison Squires

  Senior Resident Advisor

  Madison “Maddi” Squires is attending John Jay College of Criminal Justice studying Criminology. Madison is originally from Waterford, Michigan and spends her free time playing basketball, or hanging with dogs where in high school she raised a seeing-eye dog and volunteered with Leader Dogs for the Blind. This summer Madison hopes to explore more of NYC, checking out museums and new neighborhoods. Madison’s advice to you is “experience as many things as you can, not everything you do has to cost money.”

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  Casey Dath

  Resident Advsior

  Casey Dath

  Resident Advsior

  Casey studies Management of Musical Enterprises at Baruch College. He was born in Vermont, then moved to Texas and New York (Northern Westchester) afterwards. Casey has extensive experience in the performing arts-- he is an award-winning musical theater actor, he has performed at Carnegie Hall, done professional work in jazz ensembles as a pianist, and is the Music Director for the Baruch Blue Notes Acapella group. He also frequently uploads original songs to Soundcloud (@Casey Dath). He is a huge advocate for taking long walks around the city whenever possible. Casey started working for EHS as a Package Room Worker, and has stuck around ever since!

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  Loida Tavera

  Resident Advisor

  Loida Tavera

  Resident Advisor

  Loida Stelli Tavera is from Long Island, NY and is studying English and philosophy at Baruch College. Outside of school, Stelli enjoys reading, working out, boxing and watching MMA fights with her friends. She also loves podcasts and recommends NPR’s Planet Money, Mind Pump, and Philosophize This. What Stelli likes about EHS is the opportunity to meet new people through events and the friendly environment EHS provides.

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  Markus Amponsah

  Resident Advisor

  Markus Amponsah

  Resident Advisor

  Markus Amponsah is from The Bronx, New York. He currently studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a Political Science major. Before coming to John Jay, he was a classical performance major at the Purchase College Conservatory of Music. His hobbies include listening to music, watching comedies as well as trying foods from different cultures. His hope for the year is to find and help create a sense of community for his fellow residents.

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  Taylor Colacino

  Resident Advisor

  Taylor Colacino

  Resident Advisor

  Taylor Colacino is from Staten Island, New York and is studying Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Before she became an EHS RA, Taylor has participated in many extra-curricular fundraisers and events. Outside of her busy schedule, Taylor enjoys photography and writing. Taylor enjoys learning different cultures by traveling to other countries while on school breaks. She also enjoys experiencing the different environments people are raised in as well as the history behind all different cities. What does Taylor love about EHS? “I love the variety of people you can meet throughout the day. It is always interesting meeting people from around the world and hearing what they want to make of their lives.”