Resident Life Assistants — known more familiarly as RAs — are MSM students who are hired and trained by staff members of MSM’s Residence Life office in Student Affairs, overseen by Director of Residence Life April Jenkins and Housing Coordinator Makila Kirchner.
RAs are essential to the mission of Residence Life at MSM and help build a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for all resident students. They have a wide variety of responsibilities that include being a peer leader, programmer, policy enforcer, community builder, and advisor to students who live in Andersen Hall.
Any student at MSM can apply to become an RA at the end of their freshman year.
he/him Hometown: Milan, Italy Major: Orchestral Conducting Fun Fact: I have Hunduras origins. Saverio’s NYC: Trying new and different restaurants! Andersen Essentials: My musical scores! I always keep them with me!
she/her Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan Major: Orchestral Violin Fun Fact: I can write in different fonts so I don’t know what my actual handwriting is… Eugenia’s NYC: I love to find new places to eat or see on Tiktok, save it on my google maps, and then go explore with my friends or just as a cute self date •ᴗ• Andersen Essentials: My alpaca bucket hat my sister got me from her trip to Peru!
he/him Hometown: Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico Major: Musical Theatre Fun Fact: I have lived in 26 different homes. Marcus’ NYC: Exploring new coffee places. Andersen Essentials: My favorite thing I brought with me is a picture of my family!
she/her Hometown: Wayne, New Jersey Major: Musical Theatre Fun Fact: I’m named after Selena Gomez’s character on the Barney TV show! Gianna’s’ NYC: Go see a show! Andersen Essentials: Millions of throw pillos and stuffed animals!
he/him Hometown: Porto Alegre, Brazil Major: Classical Guitar Fun Fact: While pursuing my Bachelor’s in Music at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in 2016, I joined the university’s soccer team, trained three times a week, and helped win the school’s first-ever Regional championship that year. Edu’s NYC: Walk around (especially Riverside Park and Central Park). Andersen Essentials: My Polaroid Camera!
she/her Hometown: Farmingdale, New York Major: Musical Theatre Fun Fact: I’m a twin! Jenna’s NYC: Exploring new restaurants and trying new foods. Andersen Essentials: A blanket my Grandma knit for me to bring to college.
she/her Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Major: Musical Theatre Fun Fact: I can wiggle my ears! Peryn’s NYC: I love to go on walks and go thrifting! Andersen Essentials: My tea kettle🙂↕️
she/her Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina Major: Vocal Arts
she/her Hometown: Culpeper, Virginia Major: Vocal Arts Fun Fact: In my free time, I do volunteer voice acting! Evelyn’s NYC: I love to find a spot on maps or social media and take the day to explore the whole area! One of my favorite moments was seeing the Morgan Library and Museum! Andersen Essentials: My favorite item in my dorm is my honeybee plushie, Beetok!
he/him Hometown: Toronto, Canada Major: Classical Percussion Fun Fact: I play guitar in a rock band back in Toronto with my two brothers. Gabe’s NYC: I love to go on walks around the neighborhood! Andersen Essentials: Has to be my fitted musician’s ear plugs, I take them everywhere with me.
she/her Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Vocal Arts Fun Fact: I’m very mindful, very demure. Adaiah’s NYC: I love going on walks in Riverside Park! It’s very beautiful. Andersen Essentials: My bedding. That’s the tweet.
she/her Hometown: Jelgava, Latvia Major: Musical Theatre Fun Fact: I can make a waterdrop sound with my mouth! Emilija’s NYC: A good hot girl walk with friends that includes a stop for a sweet treat or coffee. Andersen Essentials: Polaroids of me with friends and family!
he/him Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Major: Vocal Arts Fun Fact: I can talk like Elmo! Ja’hlil’s NYC: My favorite thing to do in the city is trying new restaurants and exploring different cuisines. Andersen Essentials: My favorite thing I brought to school this year is definitely my Polaroid. I’m excited to document my last year of undergrad!
he/him Hometown: Albany, New York Major: Classical Trumpet Fun Fact: I am a proud Australian citizen, and lived there when I was young. Themba’s NYC: Walking around Riverside Park and Central Park! Andersen Essentials: I brought a penguin named Toph with me, she has travelled the world and when I have her, I feel like I am at home.
she/her Hometown: Bethpage, New York Major: Classical Double Bass Fun Fact: I love doing yoga and pilates! Lauren’s NYC: Going to the New York Philharmonic! Andersen Essentials: My two double basses (who are named Golnessa and Arvi)!
she/her Hometown: Dekalb, Illinois Major: Vocal Arts Fun Fact: I can whistle like a bird. Grace’s NYC: Go to Sheep Meadow in Central Park and also window shop! Andersen Essentials: My Headwig Squishmallow!
he/him Hometown: Aarhus, Denmark Major: Jazz Drumset Fun Fact: I love music from the 39’s and 40’s. Mikkel’s NYC: Walking around and getting lost in the city! Andersen Essentials: My patience and curiosity!
she/her Hometown: Shenzhen, China Major: Classical Piano Fun Fact: I’m scared of balloons! Vanessa’s NYC: I love walking around and trying new restaurants. Andersen Essentials: My stuffed animals!
L to R: Charlotte Merz (DMA Candidate), Megan Strait (MM ’25), Brian Linares (PPD ’26)
L to R: April Jenkins and Makila Kirchner (BM ’18, MM ’21)
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