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

  Administrative Coordinator

  Jiwon Yu

  Administrative Coordinator

  With a passion for fostering a welcoming community, Jiwon is thrilled to serve as the Administrative Coordinator for the St. George Towers. A graduate from New York University, Jiwon is dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment where all residents can thrive both personally and professionally. In her down time, she enjoys exploring different cafes, galleries, or strolling around NYC parks, losing herself in daydreams of one day having a delightful chihuahua as her loyal companion (a close second is the elegant and intelligent standard poodle). Educational Housing Services has become a second home for Jiwon, and she is thrilled to provide the same joyful experience for all.

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  Eva Abraham

  Senior Resident Advisor

  Eva Abraham

  Senior 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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  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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  Renee Frederick

  Resident Advisor

  Renee Frederick

  Resident Advisor

  Renee 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. Renee is pursuing a Master’s (MA) in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. When Renee 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 Curacao where she fell in love with dolphins! New York has become a place where Renee can experience different cultures and gain multiple perspectives on life and on people. Lastly, Renee loves EHS because of how safe the buildings are and how accessible it is to several train stations.

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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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  Karla Jimenez

  Resident Advisor

  Karla Jimenez

  Resident Advisor

  Karla is an aspiring forensic psychologist born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She attends John Jay College in where she plans to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree in only five years! Karla enjoys reading classic and romantic novels, traveling to the Caribbean, eating out with friends, and cuddling with her Yorkie, Bobby. Karla’s family originated from the Dominican Republic. Her single mother came to this country all alone at 18, despite all of her hardships she was able to be the first in our family history to graduate from college with her bachelor’s degree. Karla plans to beco1ne the second in her family to honor her mother’s footsteps, along with being the first in her family to achieve a master’s degree. Karla is incredibly focused and determined, yet she always manages to be wonderfully friendly and welcoming to everyone around her. What Karla cherishes most about EHS are the feelings of safety it provides, especially when she’s away from home, and the abundance of spaces available for focusing on school work.

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  Antonio Mercado

  Resident Advisor

  Antonio Mercado

  Resident Advisor

  Antonio Mercado, an ambitious Mexican-American economics student, grew up in a small rural town in the middle of upstate New York. Originally born in Jersey City, he and his family would routinely visit the area and a love for the neighboring city of New York was inevitable. As he grew up he found a passion for countless hobbies including a deep love for soccer, bodybuilding, fashion, music, and meeting new people. It didn’t take long for Antonio to
  develop his passion for finances, creating his own candy-selling business by middle school, he knew he had to take his passion to the world’s financial capital, New York City. Leaving a positive impact on the economy while simultaneously living up to life is what drives Antonio every day and what keeps the ambition alive

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  Jamie Willix

  Resident Advisor

  Jamie Willix

  Resident Advisor

  Jamie is a passionate marketer from Connecticut. She loves helping friends and family launch their business ideas by creating their brand identity. When she has free time, she spends it outside, whether that be surfing, snowboarding, or going on hikes. She played competitive volleyball since middle school and committed freshmen year to a D2 school. Unfortunately, the school shut down over the summer, and she had to give up her passion for volleyball to focus on her marketing career in the city and Pace University. She is excited to develop her marketing and customer success skills through every opportunity, so she can pursue her dream role as a freelance marketer. Her goal is to not just bring her clients’ ideas to life but also to craft a brand identity that resonates on a personal level with them.

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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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  Cordale Jimmison

  Student Life Assistant

  Cordale Jimmison

  Student Life Assistant

  Cordale Jimmison is from Boulder, CO and is studying Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Before coming to EHS as an SLA, Cordale was a resident and worked as an Ambassador at Black Male Initiative, a program for uplifting underrepresented students across CUNY campuses. Outside of work and EHS, Cordale enjoys hanging out with friends at concerts, restaurants, and around the city. Additionally, Cordale enjoys trying different foods, a cultural experience of living in New York City. Cordale’s favorite part about living at EHS is the events hosted by the RA’s, his favorite is the snack and drink events for the free and fun food.

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  Caitlyn Knowles

  Student Life Assistant

  Caitlyn Knowles

  Student Life Assistant

  Caitlyn Knowles is from Nashville, TN and is studying Media Production at Belmont University. As a dancer and mixed media artist, she loves creating and freelancing in her spare time. Caitlyn appreciates 90’s R&B, vintage jewelry, and piecing together a collage with a double shot coffee in hand. As a food lover, Caitlyn enjoys trying new cuisine and finding the best deals in the city.