Welcome to Holton-Hooker
Holton-Hooker is home to cluster-style units for first-year and honors students. Like traditional-style, cluster-style fosters a sense of community, and residents quickly form relationships. It’s common to see room doors propped open, hear music playing, residents chatting across the hall, and hanging out or studying in the lounges. This building has community-style bathrooms but offers lockers, private shower rooms, and fewer students per bathroom than traditional-style. Holton-Hooker is located on North campus near Fresh Food Co., Fuel, Kleiner Commons, the tutoring center, and Mackinac Hall, where most freshmen have classes. Cluster-style living encourages residents to build a community by connecting with their floormates and attending programming events and other campus events. Holton-Hooker Learning & Living Center is also home to classrooms, meeting space, and Einstein Bros. Bagels, allowing students to focus more on classes and socializing in their space.
Welcome Floor Meetings
Meet your fellow residents and your RA at your first welcome floor meeting! The first welcome floor meeting will be the evening of your scheduled move in. See your RA boards in your building for a specific date and time.
Resident Assistants (RAs) are sophomore-level or higher, undergraduate and graduate students who live on-campus. There is at least one RA on every floor of each living center. They contribute to a positive community living experience by serving as a campus resource for first-year students, and by coordinating social and academic activities for residents. RA staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and are extensively trained in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.
Community Directors (CDs) are professional staff members who have a Master's degree in student affairs. CDs are live-in staff members and they assist in the daily operations of residential communities. These operations include administrative duties, managing conduct, supervising an RA staff, and providing support to residential students. CD staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and have extensive experience in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.
Community Director
Destyni Davis, MEd
Community Director
BS - Sociology; Grand Valley State University
Phone:
Office: HHLC 128B
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Resident Assistants
Alana Lake
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Cybersecurity
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Alana is a first year RA at HHLC and she is excited for Fall semester! She enjoys art, baking, and listening to RnB music. You might catch her in MAK studying for her next computing exam, or on stage modeling for Model Entertainment (the best student org). Alana has a positive outlook on life and believes that with patience and hard work anything is possible. She's ready for the new year, and excited to get to know all of her residents!
Jace Perroud
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Social Work
Pronouns: He/Him/His
This is Jace Perroud. He is a returning RA and has previously worked in Copeland. He is majoring in Social Work with a Minor in Sociology. Jace can often be found playing guitar, skateboarding around campus, and engaging in campus activism with YDSA.
Lalaynah Prill
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Education (Elementary, music)
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Lalaynah is ecstatic to be returning to HHLC this year as an RA. She is a Music and Elementary Education major(s). When not lounging the halls of Holton Hooker with a Dr. Pepper in hand, you can likely find her in the PAC lobby writing music and hanging with friends or in the Taco Bell drive thru. She's from Greenville Michigan, but happy to call Allendale home now!
Darrin Richard
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Elementary Education
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs, He/Him/His
DJ is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. They enjoy spending their free time playing volleyball, writing, and exploring creative outlets like art. DJ is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive space for everyone. They look forward to connecting with residents and building a strong sense of community. DJ is excited to help make this year fun and memorable for all.
Joseph Miller
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Exercise Science
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Joey Miller is an Exercise Science major who wants to study to become a physical therapist. He is passionate about helping others feel better after their injuries. He wants to have a positive impact on the world and leave it better than when he found it.
Isabella Coffin
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Exercise Science
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Isabella is going into her junior year where she is majoring in exercise science. Working out and teaching others how to work out is one of her passions! In the past year Isabella has discovered a love for doing her nails. You can always count on her for having the music playing for everyone! She doesn't go far without her speaker! Isabella can't wait to meet everyone!
Liberty Prevost
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
This is Liberty! She is going into my sophomore year in behavioral neuroscience and this is my first year being an RA. This summer, Liberty lived in Yellowstone National Park. She is always down to chat about science, work-life balance, nature, coffee, music, and whatever is on your mind. She is here for you!
Olivia Robach
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Political Science and International Relations
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Olivia Robach is a dedicated student at Grand Valley State University, double majoring in Political Science and International Relations. This year, she will also be completing an internship to receive a certificate in Business Fundamentals. She has served as a Resident Assistant for two years in Kistler Living Center and will spend her final year in Holten-Hooker. Olivia has worked as a legal intern for the past two summers and plans to attend law school after graduating from GVSU. She is also a student senator and a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the GVSU Law Society, and S.L.A.M Club.
Elijah LaBurn
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Group Social Studies/Secondary Education
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Elijah is a Group Social Studies and Secondary Education student from Holland, Michigan. Originally a transfer student from GRCC, he is excited to start his second year at GV as an RA for HHLC. In school he participates in Theatre and has been in several plays. Outside of school he enjoys playing guitar and other instruments, hiking, running, and learning new history.
Annalise Eppolito
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Exercise Science
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Annalise Eppolito, a sophomore, is studying Physical Therapy with a major in Exercise Science. After spending 16 years in Ohio, she finally moved back to Michigan in her senior year. She follows a "work hard, play harder" motto to balance her career, education, and social life. Annalise enjoys relaxing by doing digital illustrations, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.
Mea Oest
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major:
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
GVSU Events Calendar
Junk Drawer - Senior Seminar Closing Reception
January 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Junk Drawer - Senior Seminar Where: 106 Gallery, at 106 Division Ave South When: Runs from December 5th, 2025 to January 9th, 2026 Opening Reception on December 5th, from 6:00pm-9:00pm Closing...
M. Hockey D1 vs PNW
January 10, 2026 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Grand Valley State's D1 Club Hockey team hosts Purdue Northwest at 7:30pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Open Speaker Meeting
January 11, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AA Open Speaker Meetings are open to all! These meetings are a great way to learn about what AA is, what it does, and what it does not do, too. During these meetings, a member of AA will share their...