Community Directors (CDs) are live-in professional 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.

Abagail Boyd

Community Director

MS – Speech Language Pathology; Grand Valley State University (In Progress; 2025)

BS – Communication Sciences and Disorders; Grand Valley State University

Phone: (616) 331-0171

Office: South E 101

Pronouns: She/her/hers

GVSU has been my home since 2020, where I received my bachelors degree and am now pursuing my masters degree. I was an RA in South Apartments for most of my undergrad, and then transitioned into the Community Director role once I began graduate school. While my roots lie on the east side of the state, Allendale now has my heart, especially since stepping into my role in GVSU's Housing and Residence Life department.

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Elijah Fosu

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: M. Ed Higher Education

Pronouns: He/Him

Elijah is a Ghanaian international student in the College Student Affairs Leadership program at GVSU. This past summer, he served as a Programming Area Coordinator for Brown University's Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs. Elijah takes great delight in creating inclusive, community-building out-of-classroom experiences for college students. In his free time, he enjoys cooking Ghanaian delicacies and spending time with friends. Bring it on if you are a FIFA pro.

Lillian Ferguson

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Biomedical Sciences and Psychology

Pronouns: She/Her

Hello! My name is Lillian, I am a third year R in South Apartments! I am a senior double majoring in Biomedical Sciences and Psychology and I'm applying to dental school this year to continue my education post undergrad. I live in GR but I love to visit up north where I grew up In Traverse City. When I'm not in class, doing homework or working at the residential desks, I like to read, watch TV, hang out with friends, and play guitar/sing! I am on the E-board for GrooVe, an a cappella group on campus and Mu Epsilon Delta, a professional fraternity for pre-health students. I love running into people so please say hi if we bump into each other on campus!!

Aubrey Keas

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Allied Health Sciences

Pronouns: She/Her

Meet RA Aubrey! This is Aubrey's second year as an RA and she is an Allied Health Sciences major who is planning to attend PA school next year. Aubrey has lived in West Michigan her entire life and has two younger sisters. In her free time, Aubrey enjoys spending time with friends, attending concerts, thrifting, and taking much needed naps.

Mia Kuypers

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Elementary Education

Pronouns: She/Her

Hey! This is Amelia Kuypers but she goes by Mia. She is a second year RA in South Apartments and a third year student here at GV! She is studying elementary education and is from a small town in Illinois called Peotone. In her free time she is hanging with friends, at the gym, or outside. She is so excited to get to meet everyone!

Adam Kroese

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Cyber Security

Pronouns: He/Him

Adam is a cybersecurity student. He enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with friends. He looks forward to being an RA again this year and meeting new people.

Lyndsi Martin

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: Double Major in English and Education

Pronouns: She/Her

Lyndsi Martin is a returning Resident Assistant at Grand Valley State University. She is pursuing a double major in English and Secondary Education, with a minor in Biology. Passionate about teaching, Lyndsi aims to make a positive impact in the classroom. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and meeting new people. While at Grand Valley, Lyndsi has been involved in the honors college, studied abroad, and served as a mentor for the Campus Links program, supporting students with ASD.

Sarah Walters

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Behavioral Neuroscience

Pronouns: She/Her

Meet Sarah, she is a mentor RA and is a senior at GVSU! Her major is Behavioral Neuroscience and plans on going into Medical Sales. Sarah is from New Buffalo, MI. She enjoys cooking, going out with friends, listening to music, and relaxing with her dog.

Austin Lincoln

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: Behavioral Neuroscience

Pronouns: He/Him

Austin is a first-year RA on the South Apartments staff team, and he's super stoked for the start of a new year. He's an honors student majoring in behavioral neuroscience on the pre-med track, and he is involved with tutoring at the reading center and research with the College of Biomedical Engineering. He also serves Kent & Ottawa county as an EMT with LifeEMS, and plans to continue this role while preparing for medical school applications. Outside of academics, Austin enjoys writing songs, meeting new people, and going on long bike rides downtown.

Connor Orlando

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Pronouns: He/Him

Connor is a first year RA in South E. He is majoring in biomedical science on a pre-med track and also is in the honors college. In his free time, Connor plays on the club rugby team, plays on club esports teams and hangs out with his friends. He is from Royal Oak on the East side of Michigan.

Wyatt Purucker

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: Psychology

Pronouns: He/Him

Wyatt studies psychology and history with aspirations of pursuing a master's degree in student affairs or clinical mental health counseling. Additionally, he is a member of the Stock Equestrian Club and previously served on its e-board. In his free time, Wyatt enjoys reading, drawing, baking, shopping, watching movies, and riding horses.