Jessica Faulk

Director of Residence Life

Jessica Faulk is entering her fourth year at Simmons College. With many years in the field of Student Affairs, Jess has worked in a variety of residential communities.  Before coming to Boston, Jess worked at Bowling Green State University, Heidelberg College, and the University of California, Santa Barbara . Her interests include women's studies, LGBT education, and diversity training.

Michelle Vital

Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Leadership & Activities

Ashley Boltrushek

RD Simmons Hall

Ashley is going on her 2nd year at Simmons College.  Previously she worked professionally at UMass Lowell as a Resident Director.  She is very excited to be working in Simmons Hall this year because it will bring her closer to one of her loves, Boston Sports.  The Boston Sports Pride floor will be on Simmons 3rd floor Brookline side.

Oluwole (Wole) Oke

ARD, Evans Hall

Wole Oke is entering his first year at Simmons College as the Assistant Resident Director for Evans Hall. He completed his undergraduate work at the U.S. Sports Academy, while also serving as an Athletics Administration Intern at Simmons.  Currently, he is pursuing a master's degree in sports leadership at Northeastern University. Wole is excited to be working with Simmons' dynamic student body. His interests include, triathlon training, watching sports, volunteering, and reading.

Ryan Grant

RD Arnold Hall

This is Ryan's second year as a Resident Director at Simmons College. Prior to joining the Simmons staff Ryan worked as a Resident Director in a first year residence hall at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Ryan holds a B.A. from UMass Lowell in English with a Writing concentration and a minor in Psychology. He is also a graduate student in Northeastern University's College Student Development and Counseling program. When he has the time, Ryan enjoys; reading, writing, playing and watching sports, watching movies, listening and singing along to all kinds of music, and just spending quality time with quality people. You might even be able to spot him floating along the Charles in his new mango-colored kayak. Finally, Ryan is incredibly excited to be working at Simmons College, an impressive place filled with impressive people.

Takara Larsen

RD Mesick Hall

Takara Larsen will be returning to Mesick residence hall for her 2nd year.  She is currently studying Higher Education Administration at Boston College.  Her projects include hate crime prevention research, assessment, and international student support.

Jennifer Smialek

RD South Hall

Jennifer is excited to begin her second year of work at Simmons as the resident director for South Hall.  She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Psychology at Harvard University and upon graduation in May will begin her MEd at Boston College.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Penn State.  Prior to Simmons, Jennifer was the Resident Director at a local group home for adults with psychiatric illness and spent two years as an RA at Penn State during her undergraduate education.  Some of her interests include training for/running marathons, international travel, cooking (and eating!), reading anything she can get her hands on, volunteering, and creative/artistic endeavors.