Residence Life Staff

Anthony P. Jakubisin

Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Residence Life

Email: ajakubisin@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 822-5268

My name is Anthony (Tony) Jakubisin and I am the Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Residence Life in Sixth College. I was a transfer student as an undergraduate, spending one year at Boston University and then finding my home at The Ohio State University. There, I earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees and decided to come to California in 2005. My professional experience in higher education spans almost two decades and I have worked in residential life, student misconduct, counseling, multicultural education, science education, and educational research. I belong to several professional organizations including the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), the Association for Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA), and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). My research interests include education policy and pedagogy and I am a strong advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as environmentalism. In my free time, you can find me in a bookstore, museum, movie theater, or enjoying the ocean in some way.

Gabriela Aceves

Assistant Director of Residence Life

Email: gaceves@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 822-5268

Welcome to Sixth College! My name is Gabriela Aceves and I serve as the Assistant Director of Residence Life at Sixth College.

I graduated from UC Merced where I received my B.A. in Political Science and discovered my passion for Student Affairs. I pursued my Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Organizational Leadership and Student Affairs at University of the Pacific. My professional areas of experience include residential life, student misconduct, student mental health, and student activities.

I enjoy working in higher education as it provides me with the ability to directly guide and mentor young adults. As a first-generation student myself, I understand that transitioning into a college environment may be challenging, but I am here to support you in your journey.

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, dancing, photography, traveling, and listening to live music. I look forward to meeting you Sixers!

Kaylee Crivello

Assistant Director of Residence Life

Email: kacrivello@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 822-5268

My name is Kaylee Crivello (she/her/hers) and I have the privilege of serving as the Assistant Director of Residence Life at Sixth College.

I received my B.A. in Psychology from CSU San Marcos where I was involved in Athletics, Student Life, and Orientation. I then completed my M.S. in Counseling with an emphasis in Student Development in Higher Education from CSU Long Beach, where I found my passion for Residence Life. Additionally, I specialize in counseling for college students, trauma-informed practices, and supporting student mental health. I have completed research to better understand the Secondary Trauma Management of RAs in Housing and Residential Life (Crivello, 2020). My disposition for supporting student success is rooted in Anti-racist practices that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dog Millie; going on runs, hikes, and walks on the beach. I am from San Diego, CA. and enjoy spending time with family and friends locally.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting your journey at Sixth!

Carolina Monteiro

Assistant Director of Residence Life

Email: cmonteiro@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 822-5268

Hello! My name is Carolina Monteiro and I serve as an Assistant Director of Residence Life at Sixth College.

I received my B.A. in International Security and Conflict Resolution from San Diego State University, as well as my M.S. in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics, and my M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Iowa State University. I have had the privilege of working in Residential Education for over 6 years, and one of my main passions is developing connections with student leaders and residents! As a former international student who had to learn how to navigate college, I can relate to a number of challenges many students face, and I look forward to meeting with and supporting them!

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring Farmer’s Markets around San Diego, trying out different bakeries and coffee shops, and traveling – I have been to about 37 countries and 24 U.S. states (and counting) so if you like to talk about travel, I’m your person!

Dustin Halnez

Assistant Director of Residence Life

Email: djhalnez@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 822-5268

Hello! I'm Dustin Halnez (he/him/his) and I am from Chula Vista, CA. I am thrilled to be serving as an Assistant Director of Residence Life at Sixth College. I earned my B.F.A. in Studio Art and M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration & Policy from UC Riverside. My experience includes working in Residence Life, Student Services, and First Year Orientation at UC Riverside, The Art Institute of California - San Diego, and UC San Diego. Through these experiences, I’ve developed a strong background in supporting students from diverse backgrounds. I’ve worked in various areas on campus, including Sixth College in 2019, and I’m passionate about helping students build connections with both the campus and each other. As a first-generation college student, I understand the challenges of adjusting to college life, but remember, you made it here and you belong here! Outside of work, I love listening to a wide range of music, but mainly metal/hardcore, cooking, drawing, painting, horror & sci-fi movies, and have had a fascination with space since I saw Comet Hale-Bopp in 1996. Sixers, I'm looking forward to making your time here memorable!

Ana Alvarez

Housing and Media Coordinator

Email: aaa014@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 822-5268

My name is Ana Alvarez (she/her/ella) and I serve as the Housing and Media Coordinator of Residence Life at Sixth College. I received my B.S. in Developmental Psychology right here at UC San Diego and was involved in Residence Life at Sixth College where I ultimately found my passion for serving diverse communities both in and out of Student Life. Since graduating from UC San Diego, I have had the privilege to work with a variety of populations within the mental health field where I focused on crisis intervention, trauma-informed care/practices, and the utilization of a variety of therapeutic modalities.

I am a strong advocate for maintaining a student-centered approach that includes a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and mental health as it pertains to the student experience. Returning to Residence Life at Sixth College I aim to provide students with the support and guidance to be able to learn and grow as they experience student life here at UC San Diego.

Outside of work, you can find me reading, playing video games, crafting, spending time with friends or hanging out with my cat Cheddar.

I look forward to meeting and supporting you during your time here at Sixth!

Demarcus Sharpe

Office Manager

Email: dsharpe@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 822-5268

Hello all and welcome to Sixth College. My name is DeMarcus Sharpe and I am the Office Manager for the Residential Life Office. This will be my 18th year working at Sixth College and each year I have seen and witnessed the college develop and grow as an undergraduate college. I am a former Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton and that is what brought me to San Diego. I graduated from Southwestern College with an Associate Degree in Finance. My favorite food is anything home cooked and my favorite show right now is Snowfall on FX. I love to travel and my next two destinations I plan to visit are Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Hawaii. I hope you all are able to achieve your goals that you set while you are an undergraduate student here at Sixth. This college will definitely help you get started on the right path. Good Luck and welcome to Sixth College!

Tori McMillan

Residence Life Operations Assistant

Email: t1mcmillan@ucsd.edu | Phone: (858) 822-5268

My name is Tori McMillan and I am the Residence Life Operations Assistant for Sixth College. I received my B.S. in Cognitive Psychology and my B.A. in Black Diaspora and African American Studies From UC San Diego, as well as my M.Ed. and Teaching credential from UC San Diego. During my higher education journey I was involved in Residence Life at Sixth college and fostered my excitement for supporting students as they navigate college life.
I have a passion for uplifting student voices, and for working with students to ensure they enjoy and get the most out of their experiences on campus.

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, listening to live music, making ceramics, building Lego sets, reading, and going to the beach.

I'm excited to meet you and support you in your time at Sixth!

Asiel Valdez

Catalyst 2nd Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Hii! I'm Asiel, a third-year Human Developmental Science major from Sixth College. I'm also a first-gen immigrant from the Bay Area. I'm working on becoming a physical therapist in the future, and I'm currently on the executive board for the Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy (SPOT) club on campus. I love spending time outside going on hikes, runs, bike rides, and swimming. Hit me up if you have any questions! I'm super excited to be a part of the Sixth Res Life team!

Lois Chang

Catalyst 4th Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Hello! My name is Lois and I am a third-year Chemical Engineering major from ERC. My hometown is Sacramento but I've lived all over the U.S. because my dad was in the military. Some of my hobbies include reading, cooking, and trying new restaurants and cafes with my friends (if you want any recommendations just let me know!). This will be my second year as an RA for Sixth College (I was an RA in Kaleidoscope last year) and I'm very excited to be a part of the Sixth ResLife Team again! I'm looking forward to meeting you all and I can't wait to have an amazing year together!

Loraine Diosa

Catalyst 6th Floor

3rd Year, She/her

Hi Sixers! I’m a first generation, 3rd year student from Sixth College double majoring in Business Economics and Media Industries & Communication with a minor in Marketing. This will be my second year as an RA for Sixth, more specifically for the CATMO team! I’m super excited to meet you all and I’m looking forward to host fun socials to get to know each and every one of you. My hope is to be a resource to you throughout the 2025-26 academic year! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you need any support :)

Arushi Singh

Catalyst 7th Floor

She/They

Staff bio coming soon!

Kay Labbe

Catalyst 8th Floor

4th Year, They/She

Hey all!! My name is Kay Labbe and I’m an Anthropology student in my final year here at UCSD. I’m originally from Santa Cruz, California and I decided to come to UCSD because of their superior history and humanities departments. I’m actually an ERC student, but I have been RA-ing here in Sixth for two years! I love all things to do with animation and theater as well as being out in nature whether that’s at the beach or in the mountains! I look forward to getting to know you all better this year, go Tritons!!

Matt Gilmour

Catalyst 9th Floor

He/Him

Staff bio coming soon!

Elizabeth Chang

Catalyst 10th Floor

4th Year, She/Her

Hi all! My name is Elizabeth and I am ecstatic to serve as a Sixth RA another year. I am an International Business major with a minor in Business Analytics. I am originally a Marshall student but I love the community that Sixth College has nurtured on campus. On a personal level, I love staying active, participating in student orgs, going to concerts, and eating good food in SD. I hope to create a welcoming and safe environment for everyone and to provide myself as a resource to Sixth College. I am excited to see what this school year has to offer!

Talisa Wines

Catalyst 11th Floor

She/Her

Min Joo Kim

Catalyst 12th Floor

She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Ally Means

Catalyst 13th Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Hey everyone! My name is Ally and I'm super excited to be your RA this year. Some info about me is that I'm a 3rd year bioengineering major from Portland, Oregon. While I’m technically from Warren, this will be my second year as a Resident Assistant in Sixth College. Some things I enjoy are spending time with friends, trying new restaurants and staying active. I hope to have a ton of fun this year and to foster a welcoming community! Let me know if you have any questions!

Kelli Childs

Mosaic 4th Floor

She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Daniel Andrés Blair

Mosaic 5th Floor

4th Year, He/Him

Staff bio coming soon!

Estrella Pena Martinez

Mosaic 6th Floor

She/Her/Ella

Staff bio coming soon!

Joaquin Valle

Kaleidoscope 1st Floor

4th Year, He/Him

Staff bio coming soon!

Vivian Liu

Kaleidoscope 2nd Floor

She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Emily Castellanos

Kaleidoscope 2nd Floor

3rd, Year She/Her

Hi everyone! My name is Emily, and I’m a third-year student from Glendora, CA. I’m majoring in Political Science with a minor in Cognitive Science. Some of my favorite things to do in my free time include running, reading, and sewing. Although I’m a student in Seventh College, I’m really excited to be part of the Sixth College RA team! Outside of my RA role, I work as an Integrity Mentor with the Academic Integrity Office. I’m also involved in Seventh College Student Council and Girls Who Run. If you ever have any questions or just want to chat, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m really excited to meet everyone and can’t wait for a fun year together!

Wensley Lipman

Kaleidoscope 2nd Floor

He/Him

Staff bio coming soon!

Andrea Ortiz-Lopez

Kaleidoscope 3rd Floor

4th Year, She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Delaney Tierney

Kaleidoscope 4th Floor

4th Year, She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Maria Takla

Kaleidoscope 4th Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Hi everyone! My name is Maria, and I’m a third-year Revelle student majoring in Human Biology (pre-vet track!). I’m originally from Eastvale, CA, and I’m a first-generation immigrant (Egyptian/lived in Kuwait). I love baking, playing tennis, and playing video games with friends (you’ll probably find me at TEC right after midterms!). I’m also really into art projects, especially things I can gift my friends or pets. If you’re ever bored, I usually have a running list of fun campus events, so feel free to ask! I’m so excited to be your RA this year and can’t wait to meet you all!

Youssef Elbanany

Kaleidoscope 5th Floor

4th Year, He/Him

Hii! My name is Youssef Elbanany (He/Him) and I am a fourth year Business Economics Major in Sixth College. I’m from Cairo, Egypt and recently moved to San Diego to attend UCSD. Outside of class, I enjoy playing sports, gaming, and traveling the world. Fun fact, my twin brother is also an RA, but at Eighth College.

Molly Tsutsui

Kaleidoscope 5th Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Hi everyone! My name is Molly and I'm a third year Public Health major from Berkeley, CA. Besides my role as an RA, I'm also a representative for Sixth College Student Council and President of the UCSD Houselessness Service Organization. I mostly focus on reducing housing disparities and connecting students to resources. In my free time, I love to read slice-of-life fiction and see live music at the Che Cafe. Don't be afraid to reach out if you have questions, to chat, or anything else. I'm looking forward to a great year!

Sydney Goodin

Kaleidoscope 6th Floor

4th Year, She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Khalil Reese

Kaleidoscope 6th Floor

2nd Year, He/Him

Hey y'all! I am Khalil Reese, one of the resident assistants for the ABDLLC. I am a second-year student studying Business Economics and Political Science with a minor in African Black Diaspora Studies. I love football, music, learning new things, and fishing (I suck at it lol). I am the definition of an extrovert, and interacting with y'all will be my favorite part of the job! If you want to talk, have someone listen to you, or just want a pick-me up conversation, you know who to come to! I am so excited to meet you all, and let's have an amazing year.

Hailey Fong

Kaleidoscope 8th Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Vincent Lopez

Kaleidoscope 9th Floor

He/Him

Staff bio coming soon!

La Vestany Pollard

Kaleidoscope 10th Floor

She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Mikaela Stewart

Kaleidoscope 11th Floor

4th Year, She/Her

Hello everyone! My name is Mikaela, I use she/her pronouns, and I am a 4th-year Psychology major with a minor in Human Developmental Sciences from Muir College. I'm from Riverside, CA, and living in San Diego has been an amazing journey for me. I love watching movies, but my favorite set of movies is the Twilight Saga. I am also really into Disney, fashion, reading, listening to music, skincare, and makeup. My goal in life is to work in the mental health field as a therapist or school counselor because I value mental health and educational development. I am excited to be an RA at Sixth College and meet you all!

Joshua Racela

Kaleidoscope 12th Floor

3rd Year, He/Him

Hey Sixers! My name is Josh and I'm super excited to be part of the Sixth College RA team this year. I'm a third-year Structural Engineering major here at Sixth College, originally from Oceanside, CA. I'm passionate about design, building community, and learning about different cultures. Outside of class, I'm involved in CMAA and Kaibigang Pilipino, and I love hanging out with friends, discovering new food and cafe spots, going to the beach, and growing my POP Mart collection. Whether you have questions, need support, or just want to chat, feel free to reach out! I'm looking forward to an amazing year together!

Mac Carroll

Kaleidoscope 13th Floor

3rd Year, They/He

Hi!! My name is Mac, this is my second year as a Sixth College RA, and my third year as a Sixth College student and resident. I'm a developmental psychology major and involved in research at UCSD through the psychology honors program. I like to spend my weekends going to see movies (I'm an especially big fan of the re-releases of older movies they've been doing), nerding out in museums, and doing arts and crafts (I do everything from crochet to origami, needle felting, friendship bracelets, sewing, and much more). I love to talk to people about whatever they're passionate about, so please tell me about what you're interested in - I want to hear it. I have a pretty solid collection of plants (mostly succulents) that I love to show off, and I'm always excited to be introduced to new music. I'm pretty chatty and so excited to get to know all of you, so don't be afraid to say hi in the halls!

Emily Yip

Kaleidoscope 14th Floor

She/Her

Hi everyone! My name is Emily, and I am a data science major from San Francisco! I am originally from Warren College, but I am happy to be serving the residents in Sixth for this school year to create a safe and inclusive community. I love meeting new people, so this opportunity is very exciting for me. I enjoy going to the beach, easy hikes, and basically anything that involves being outside. I also like to read, make art, cook, and try new things. Looking forward to connecting with you all!

Evelyn Celia

Tapestry 2nd Floor

She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Sean Golding

Tapestry 2nd Floor

4th Year-Transfer, He/Him/El

Hi, my name is Sean, and I’m a fourth-year transfer student from UCSC, originally from North County San Diego. I’m currently majoring in neurobiology with the goal of pursuing a career in the medical field. Outside of academics, I stay active by playing tennis and competing on the club water polo team. When I’m not studying in the library, I enjoy spending time with friends, watching movies, listening to music, and taking care of my plants. One of my favorite films is Everything Everywhere All at Once, and I’m a big fan of SZA. A fun fact about me is that I love learning languages—right now, I’m working on American Sign Language.

Karen Cristobal

Tapestry 3rd Floor

She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Laila Phillips

Tapestry 4th Floor

2nd Year, She/Her

Hello everyone! My name is Laila, and I am a second-year ICAM - Visual Arts major and marketing minor from Sixth College. I am from Moreno Valley, California, which is in Riverside County. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, listening to a wide range of music genres ranging from K-Pop to rap, binge-watching shows, collecting trinkets (I love smiskis), and playing video games. After college, I’d love to work in creative marketing for a company in gaming, music, or something similar, basically anything fun and creative! I am very excited to be one of your RAs this year, so whether you have questions or want to chat, feel free to reach out!

Isabella Vargas

Tapestry 4th Floor

4th Year, She/Her/Ella

Hello! I am Isa, a fourth year Speculative Design student. I'm from Southeast LA, a second-generation immigrant (Mexico), and first-gen college student. In my free time I love to read, paint, draw, travel, and play tennis, among other things. I am currently the president of La Familia, a social-professional organization for Latinx students. I also look forward to studying Architecture when I head to graduate school after I've graduated from UCSD. I am super excited to build our community here at Sixth Res Life! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!

Alicia Hernandez

Tapestry 5th Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Lucero Andrade

Tapestry 5th Floor

She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Chloe Obillo

Tapestry 6th Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Hi! My name is Chloe, and I look forward to meeting you all this year! I’m currently a third year majoring in Human Biology, and I’m excited to build a supportive and inclusive community together this year. I also serve as a board member for the Healthy Skin Initiative organization here at UCSD. Outside of school, I love trying out new food places, testing out recipes, hanging out with friends, and spending time with my dog. I’m here to support you—whether you need advice, want to talk, or just need someone to listen. Don’t hesitate to stop by and say hi!

Mariano Gomez

Tapestry 6th Floor

3rd Year, He/They

Staff bio coming soon!

Nathan Rodriguez

Tapestry 8th Floor

4th Year, He/Him

Hi everyone! My name is Nathan, and I am a fourth-year International Business major and first-year Masters of International Affairs student from Sixth College! I'm always available to help you with anything you need, whether academic or social, so feel free to reach out! When I'm not working as a Front Desk Intern at the Sixth College Residence Life Office, I like to cook/bake, read, and listen to music. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you all!

Kaia Palmquist

Tapestry 9th Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Hi, my name is Kaia and I'm super excited to be your RA! I'm from Oakland, CA and I am studying Public Health. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, playing video games, and crocheting. I also love reading/listening to podcasts on the beach and try to go as much as possible. I work on campus through UCSD rec and have also worked in a campus lab.

Thomas Nguyen

Tapestry 10th Floor

4th Year, He/Him

Hi everyone my name is Thomas! Sadly for you guys, I am a bit of a jokester so bear with me. What's brown and sticky? A stick!! All jokes aside my hobbies are gaming, photography, and collecting! I am a general biology major and I am hoping to become an ophthalmologist. I actually grew up here in San Diego so if y'all need any recommendations for places to go I would be happy to give a few recs! Hoping for a fun year with you all and getting to know each one of you personally so that you'll have at least one friend coming into your new college life!

William Banuelos

Tapestry 11th Floor

3rd Year, He/Him

Hey everyone! My name is William and I'm super excited to be your RA this year. I am a 3rd year International Business major from Muir College. I am from Victorville, CA. In my free time I like to do a little bit of woodwork(need to get back into it), hanging out with friends, playing pool, baking, and exploring San Diego. I hope to have a ton of fun this year and foster a welcoming community, pls feel free to reach out to me if you ever have any questions! I am looking forward to meeting you all and having a memorable/great year with ya'll!

Parneet Tiwana

Tapestry 12th Floor

3rd Year, She/Her

Staff bio coming soon!

Daniel Fimbres

Tapestry 13th Floor 

He/Him

Staff bio coming soon!

Lorenzo Benam

Sandy Lu

She/Her

Hi! My name is Sandy and I am from Los Angeles, CA. I enjoy doing nails, shopping, and trying out new cafes. I'm big on matcha and am always down to try new spots! I'm super excited to be joining the ResLife team as the MCLLC Intern! :)

Ben Truong

4th Year, He/Him

Nathan Rodriguez

4th Year, He/Him

Stuti Verma

4th Year, She/Her

Kay Labbe

Esther Kim

3rd Year, She/Her

Cuixia Hong