Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer Hall and I’m from a relatively small town in Georgia called Conyers. I am a junior majoring in Marine Science/Geology with a minor in Anthropology. My dream is to someday do underwater archaeology. I love to go scuba diving, bike riding and any other forms of outdoor activity. I love music and have been playing clarinet for nine years now. This will be my second year as an RA and I am really excited to start the year! Go Canes!

Hey everyone, my name is Alounso Gilzene. I am currently a Junior studying Classics (Major) and Religion (Minor) and I am a 2nd Year RA here in Pearson. I was born and raised in Miami Gardens, Florida (So I have some knowledge of the city) and I am of Jamaican descent. My goals in life are simple: I aspire to teach and guide others; I want to learn, experience, and understand as much as I can for the rest of my life; and I want to use knowledge and wise words to try and bring about change in my home community and ultimately the world. Some of the things I have been involved with on campus since I’ve been here were Strive , C.G.I.U, CERT and Alternative Breaks (I encourage everyone to go on one at least once) I am usually very calm, cool, and collected, and I am generally a laid back person. I enjoy reading, listening to music, playing video games, and just chilling in general. I am overjoyed to be back in for a second year and I hope to help in making the residents experience here in Pearson an exciting and enlightening one.

Heeeyy! My name is Christina Gordon and I'm a first-year RA in Pearson!! Born and raised in Atlanta GA, I am what you would call an extremely proud ATLien. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Media Management and Economics. I plan to pick up a minor in Business Administration as well. With all of that I hope to become some type of media business mogul. Close friends call me DJ Tina because I love music, particularly when I'm blasting it through speakers but I also love playing it on my guitar. When it comes to sports, I'm very competitive and I love winning but I try not to be a sore loser. Outside of being an RA and being OBSESSED with my academics I am also the Secretary of COSO. Random facts: I'm very sarcastic and silly, I LOVE analyzing film, and I'm a die hard Boston Celtics fan so if you bleed green and white, have a sense of humor, or have a secret dream of becoming a film critic then we are already best friends. Pearson STRONG!

"Hola amigos! My name is Noah Ohlsen and I'm proud to say that I'm a Junior here at the beautiful University of Miami. This will be my 1st year as an RA but I look forward to the job's many challenges and rewards none the less. I'm majoring in exercise physiology while minoring in psychology and I couldn't be happier. I'm very much into health and fitness and I'm completely engrossed/in love with how fitting my major is. I write my own health & fitness blog @ nohlsen.tumblr.com and I'm looking to start the Canes CrossFit Club on campus this year! I can't wait to get to know all of the Pearson residents and I look forward to an empowering year with each and every one of you!"

Hey everyone! My name is Marissa Simmons. I'm currently a sophomore and a first year RA from Chicago. I'm majoring in Classical Voice Performance (Opera) and minoring in Music Composition. I play piano, violin, flute, piccolo, and am learning guitar. I love being outside, talking walks, singing and composing, hockey, and ultimate frisbee. I'm involved in UM's Frost Opera Theatre, Society of Composers Inc., and I lead services at Hillel. I love learning about other people and their cultures. Looking forward to meeting everyone and a great year in Pearson!

Hello everyone, my name is Te Hoang, and I come from Sanford, FL. I was born in Boston, MA, but I've lived in mostly FL for the past 8 years. Before coming to FL, I lived in Vietnam for 5 years, so I can at least claim I've traveled to another country, and never attended middle school. I am currently a junior and a second-year RA majoring in Accounting. I chose to attend Miami for its people, academic opportunities, and cultural diversity. Some of my hobbies and things I like include playing and watching sports, traveling, music, food, trying new things and just about anything funny. I can find humor in almost anything. I'm also a big fan of a lot of different sports. If you don't see me in my room, I'll most likely be by the Pearson Front Desk, or roaming around campus involving myself in different school activities. I'm a pretty positive guy, and I like to meet and learn about new people wherever I go, so feel free to stop by my room if you have questions or you just want to chat. I look forward to meeting everyone!

Hey Pearson! My name is Eli Easty and this is my first year as an RA. I live in the Chicago area and I am an avid sports fan. I am a junior double majoring in Math and Psychology. I was previously in S.T.R.I.V.E. and I have volunteered as a tutor for both Kids ‘n’ Culture and N.S.C.S. I was a part of the badminton club and I am on the club volleyball team and love travelling with my fellow volleyballers all over the country. In my spare time I like to run, play and watch all sorts of sports, perform community service, listen to music, or just hang out with friends. If you have any questions or suggestions or just need someone to talk to my door is always open. I can’t wait to meet you this year!

My name is Karina Evora & I am originally from Pawtucket, Rhode Island. I am a senior here at UM studying Economics, Business Administration and Psychology. As a first year RA, I am extremely anxious and excited to get started with the school year and getting involved. I am the corresponding secretary of the Yellow Rose society and a member of the NSBE chapter on campus. I love reading and enjoying the sun. I thoroughly enjoy helping people and giving advice so don’t be afraid to ask any questions! I like to believe I am personable so feel free to come to me with any concerns.

My name is Parker Barnett and I am from Sharon, Massachusetts. Here, at the U, I am a business student working towards a double major in Business Management and Economics. After watching almost every episode of Law and Order: SVU and Southland, I plan on attending Law School and Graduate Business school back in Boston after I graduate. I love traveling and music. On campus I am involved with Student Government and currently the University Affairs chair. This is my second year as an RA in Pearson.

Hey Everyone! My name is Mariah Forde and I am a first year resident assistant in Pearson! I am a junior majoring in Music Business and Entertainment Industries with principle of classical voice performance. I am a twin from Germantown, Maryland (right outside DC). In my spare time, I enjoy singing, embracing my Caribbean side (team BARBADOS : )), and spending time with friends and family! On campus, I am involved with the United Black Students and the Music Entertainment Industry Student Association. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and to having a great school year!

My name is Michelle Ayazo and I was born in beautiful Bogota, Colombia. I am currently a sophomore and a first year RA. I am majoring in psychology, but plan on switching to neuroscience on a pre-med track. I am on the American Medical Student Association’s Eboard (AMSA) and I am a research assistant at our evolutionary psychology lab. I enjoy learning about cultures and traveling all over the world. I have taken French for 4 years now and plan to use it when I travel through Europe. I have recently gotten into yoga and spinning classes and they are my favorite hobbies. I plan to get certified as a spinning instructor in the future. Music is my first love; it inspires me to be better and keeps me motivated. I love to go to the beach, watch movies, and just spend time with friends. I love UM, it has taught me so much about myself. I have worked so hard to get here and I know I will continue to strive for what I want. I am super excited for this upcoming year and everything it has in store for all of us!

What’s up Pearson! My name is Ryan Allen and I’m a junior studying broadcast journalism and sport administration at the one and only U. I’m from the very small and hilly town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, which is thrown into the spotlight for only once a year when nearly 25,000 runners gather at the start of the Boston Marathon. Now at Miami, I’m so happy and thankful I migrated down south to a university filled with rich traditions, exceptional academics, thriving sports, vibrant landscapes and diverse students. I’m convinced that no other university stacks up to those five crucial dimensions as well as the U does. At the U, I’ve been involved with SportsDesk, Category 5, CAC, UMTV Today and much more. I also love to have fun by hanging out with friends, meeting new people, volunteering at events, listening to music, exercising, relaxing at the beach and attending as many sporting events as possible. In life I strive to maximize every single second and cherish all the fruits that nature consistently provides. I’m a very positive, passionate and open-minded person, as I’ll play any sport, taste any food and take on any challenge. I can’t wait to meet everyone and I look forward to the amazing year that awaits us. Go ‘Canes!

Dylan is a sophomore, first year RA, from the suburbs of Philadelphia and is double majoring in Sports Administration, Exercise Physiology, with a minor in Business Law. He loves all sports, is a die-hard Phillies and Eagles fan, and played football and baseball through high-school. In his spare time, he enjoys lifting and running, assisting the UM football coaching staff, and participating in various service activities and events. Dylan is active in various groups and organizations on campus, as a student-assistant for the football team, a brother of Pi Kappa Phi, a member of student government cabinet, a Greek Week E-Board member, a member of the IMPACT steering-committee, and a P100. He is very excited for the year, and looks forward to building a strong community on Pearson 6!

Hey guys! My name is Becky Lawrence and I was born and raised on the unique island of St. Maarten. I love where I come from and I am so proud of being a Caribbean girl! Because I come from such a rich multicultural community, I am a big believer in learning from those who differ from you and being open-minded. This will be my 3rd year at the U and I will be a first year RA. My major is Exercise Physiology, but I am also on a Pre-Physical Therapy track. I love doing Capoeira, working out, going to the beach, deep sea fishing, and spending time with my close friends and family (which of course includes our doggies!).

Greetings my name is Nick Bixler and I am a junior here at the University of Miami. I am majoring in econ and aspire study law after my bachelor work is complete. This will be my second year at UM, I spent my first year of college back home in Wisconsin playing college basketball. I was born and raised in Racine, WI but I love being able to live in a place as unique as Miami, and I certainly do not miss the cold Midwestern winters. I am a very easy-going, friendly person. Huge sports fan, I will play and watch just about anything. I am looking forward to this new experience, feel free to stop by 714 anytime and say hi.