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 housing. 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.

Layth Almallah

Community Director

B.S. – Advertising and Public Relations; Grand Valley State University

M.Ed. - Higher Education & College Student Affairs Leadership; Grand Valley State University

Phone: (616) 331-4054

Office: North C 103

Pronouns: He/Him/His

[email protected]

Riley Bronikowski

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: Sonography

Pronouns: She/Her

This is Riley, a first-year RA. She is entering her third year of college majoring in sonography. While also a full-time student, she works part-time for GVSU in the Eberhard building on Pew campus as an office assistant. She is from the Saginaw area of Michigan, has three older siblings, and a dog named Bailey.

Abigail Kraft

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: English for Secondary Education

Pronouns: She/Her

This is Abby! She is a first-year RA at North C Living Center. This will be her sophomore year studying English for Secondary Education with a minor in teachable psychology. During her free time she loves to read, work out, play games, and be outside!

Owen Sheppard

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Writing

Pronouns: He/Him

Owen is a returning RA going into his junior year at Grand Valley. He is a section leader in the Laker Marching Band and has played saxophone since elementary school. Though he's tall and intimidating, don't let that fool you, Owen is eager to meet new arrivals!

Tara Pleckham

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: Legal Studies

Pronouns: She/Her

Tara is a first year RA in Frey! She is majoring in Legal Studies/Pre-Law and minoring in Criminal Justice. She works on campus as a tour guide and is involved in Alternative Breaks and Law Society. In her free time, she loves hanging with friends, going to Starbucks, reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors!

Paige Traboulay

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Allied Health Sciences (Pre-PA Emphasis) & Pre-Professional Preparation

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Paige is a 2nd year RA in Frey Living Center. She is double majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Pre-Professional Health and plans to pursue a career in Audiology. She is a junior at GVSU.

Annelise Racely

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Advertising and Public Relations

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Annelise Racely is a second year RA from Flushing, Michigan. She enjoys writing, doing crafts, watching movies, playing games, and spending time with loved ones. Annelise can't wait to meet and spend time with each and every one of you!