Residential Staff Overview
Within each of our residence halls we have both Residence Director(s) (RD) and a Residence Hall Operations Coordinator(s) (RHOC) who work to support the residents of the building and supervise the Residence Advisor (RA) & Main Desk Assistant (MDA) teams to support the daily operations of the halls. Similarly on South Campus we have RDs and Community Ambassador(s) (CA) to support the south campus communities. Our professional staff work together within neighborhood teams. See more information about the North, South, East, & West Neighborhoods below, along with the staff teams and their contact information.
North Neighborhood
The North Neighborhood consists of the following residential areas:
- Milton, Orange, & 206 Walnut Place Complex
- Ernie Davis & Booth Complex
- Dellplain Hall
- Watson Hall
- Haven, Walnut, & Washington Arms Complex
Michelle Larrabee
ResHall Operations Coordinator | melarrab@syr.edu
Haven, Walnut, & Washington Arms Complex
South Neighborhood
The South Neighborhood consists of the following residential areas:
- South Campus Apartment Communities
- SkyHalls I, II, & III
- University Village Apartments
The South Neighborhood Team also supports off-campus and commuter students.
Aisha Shanes
Residence Director
South Campus Apartments and Skyhalls
Joining Student Living in October 2023, Aisha is thrilled to embark on her journey as the newest Residence Director for South Campus. A Syracuse, NY native, Aisha has deep roots in the local community. Her educational journey began with her undergraduate studies at Buffalo State, followed by the pursuit of a Master’s in Communications at Virginia State University. Throughout her career, Aisha has found the greatest joy in teaching at Onondaga Community College and providing guidance and advisement to others. Her relationship-building skills have equipped her with the ability to effectively communicate and achieve goals within diverse student populations, faculty, and various service areas. Whether in the office or classroom, her genuine passion for people enables seamless communication and fosters a strong sense of teamwork. She thrives in various communication environments and finds fulfillment in adapting to them all. Aisha is proud to be part of the esteemed Syracuse University community and is eager to contribute to its continued success.
Alex Root
Residence Director
Areas of Responsibility: Apartment and Off-Campus Living
Alex joined Student Living as Residence Director for Apartments and Off-Campus Living in January 2023. From Syracuse, NY his whole life, Alex is no stranger to the weather that may come in the area. Alex earned an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Onondaga Community College and then went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business: Management & Leadership, with a minor in Communications from Le Moyne College. He is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Florida International University and another Master’s degree in Sports Management from Real Madrid Graduate School. Outside of work and school, Alex enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching and playing sports, and making a difference in his community.
Chelsea Buck
Residence Director
South Campus Apartments and Skyhalls
Chelsea Buck (she/her) started her journey here at Syracuse University as the newest Residence Director for South Campus in 2023! She is originally from Syracuse and has recently returned to the area after working for Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Chelsea received a B.A in American Sign Language Interpreting from Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf where she also worked as a Resident Advisor and the school mascot. During her time in Rochester, she was very involved in the Deaf community and enjoyed teaching free ASL classes as RITs “No Voice Zone” and competing in the Deaf Volleyball Association. She was also part of the music Interpreting team that started the work collaboration with Rochester’s Drag club “ROAR.” During her free time, Chelsea can be found thrifting, plant shopping, reading, or eating Korean Barbecue. She is also an avid TV binger and is waiting for the next season of Stranger Things.
East Neighborhood
The East Neighborhood consists of the following residential areas:
- Day & Flint (Mount Olympus) Complex
- Shaw & Lyons Complex
West Neighborhood
The West Neighborhood consists of the following residential areas:
- Brewster, Boland, and Brockway (BBB) Complex
- Sadler & Lawrinson Complex
