Welcome to Weed, Hoobler, Ott, & Johnson
These buildings are located in the North Campus Neighborhood near Kleiner Commons, the tutoring center, Fresh Food Co., Fuel, and Mackinac Hall, where most freshmen have classes. You may hear about this building as being a part of the WHOJ community which includes four Living Centers - Weed, Hoobler, Ott, and Johnson. Apartment-style units give residents more privacy while still encouraging them to build community by connecting with their floormates and attending programming events, as well as other on-campus events.
First Floor Meetings
Meet your fellow residents and your RA at your first floor meeting! The first 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
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.
HAYLEY WILSON, M.Ed.
Community Director
Phone:
Office: Johnson 103
Pronouns: She/Her/hers
Resident Assistants
Hailey Wingard
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Elementary Education
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hailey is a Senior studying elementary education and a 3rd year RA. She's a lover of ice cream (moose tracks and cake batter) and animals. When not in class, you can find her with friends, at the zoo, or exploring Grand Rapids.
Shakaiya Wells
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Finance
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Shakaiya is a senior majoring in Finance at Grand Valley. This is their third year serving as a Resident Assistant, and they are excited to help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents. Outside of being an RA, Shakaiya is a part of NABA, NAACP, YBBW, and Model Ent. They are looking forward to getting to know everyone and making this a memorable year in the community!
Tobi Davis
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience
Pronouns: They/Them/She/Her
Tobi is a 3rd year resident assistant majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience and minoring in Spanish. They enjoy playing video games, swimming, and roller skating. They are excited to make new friends and try new things this year!
Layla Hurst
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Biology/Pre-Veterinary
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Layla is a Sophomore studying Biology on the Pre-Veterinary track here at GVSU. She is looking forward to creating a supportive and positive living environment for all residents. In her free time, Layla enjoys reading, going on walks, working out in the gym, and yapping with her friends. She is excited to get to know everyone and make the year a memorable and fun experience for all!
Zulekha Alemayehu
First Year Resident Assistant
Major:
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Sam Battaglia
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Accounting
Pronouns: He/Him/His
This is Sam Battaglia, and he is a second-year RA. He loves to work out, play video games, watch anime, and spend time with friends. Sam is excited for a change of scenery this year, being an RA in WHOJ.
Grayson Rodgers
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Social Work and Sociology
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Grayson Rodgers is a sophomore majoring in Social Work and Sociology with a minor in Human Rights. He is from Farwell, MI, which is a village in Mid-Michigan. On campus, I am involved in Student Senate, TRIO, and the Bachelor's of Social Work Student Organization. Grayson became an RA to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels at home. Outside of class, he enjoys working out, learning new skills, and hanging out with friends.
Riley Bronikowski
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Psychology
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Riley Bronikowski is a 4th-year student majoring in Psychology, with hopes of attending graduate school in the future. This upcoming year, she will be a second-year RA in the WHOJ community. She loves reading and spending time with her dog, Bailey, in her free time.
Joshua Mulei
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Dear WHOJ Community,
Please join us in welcoming Joshua Mulei to the Weed, Hoobler, Ott, and Johnson community. Joshua is a sophomore pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics.
In addition to his academic interests, Joshua has a strong passion for digital music production. In his free time, he enjoys creating beats and exploring the technical and creative sides of music using digital audio workstations like FL Studio. Joshua is looking forward to building connections and contributing to the GVSU community, growing both personally and professionally throughout his time at Grand Valley.
KeLan Migan
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
KeLan is a senior majoring in ecology and evolutionary biology, hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On top of her interest in environmental science, she loves cooking, baking, and all kinds of art. Unwinding usually entails a hot tea and her newest show obsession.
Brendan Takace
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Undecided
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Brendan is a sophomore at Grand Valley. He is currently Undecided, but interested in studying Psychology. He enjoys activities like painting, drawing, reading, and playing video games in his free time.
Mallory Carr
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Social Work
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
This is Mallory! They are a first-year RA and a current Sophomore at GVSU. Mallory grew up on the East side of Michigan and made the decision to move and commit to GVSU in 2023. They have 3 siblings and 5 pets at home. They participated in their High school's marching band from 8th grade all throughout senior year. Since they were younger, they have had a love for art and music.
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...