Residential & Dining Services Staff
Director of Residential and Dining Service
The Director of Residential and Dining Services provides strategic leadership and is responsible for the residence halls and dining services at Evergreen. The Director supervises two assistant directors, facilities and residential life, and provides leadership to eight full-time professional staff and approximately 75 to 150 undergraduate staff members in Residential and Dining Services. The Director of Residential and Dining Services reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Lori Johnson
Associate Director for Residential Life
The Associate Director for Residential Life is responsible for the daily administration and management of the residence life program consisting of approximately 450 students living on campus. The Associate Director supervises the professional full-time staff and provides leadership to approximately 20 undergraduate and graduate student staff members. The Associate Director has responsibility for occupancy management, emergency planning and assessment. The Associate Director for Residential Life reports to the Director of Residential and Dining Services.
The Associate Director for Residential Life is responsible for covering the duties of the Director when needed.
Bio: I was born in upstate New York but the PNW has been my home since 2004. I love the ocean, forest, mountains, and good coffee. I’ve been at Evergreen since 2017 working in Student Rights and Responsibilities. I’m excited to be working and learning with Greeners in Residence Life/RAD starting in fall 2021!
I received an Associate of Arts in Community Health at Harper College in IL and transferred to Southern Illinois University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Education with a focus on Higher Education and Student Affairs. I’ve enjoyed working in housing and residence life throughout my career at small liberal arts colleges and large research institutions.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family hiking, swimming, and exploring the PNW. I’m a proud parent of an Evergreen graduate.
Contact:
Phone: (360) 867-6191
E-mail: johnslo@evergreen.edu
Office: Residence Hall A - 3rd Floor - RAD Office
Resident Directors
Resident Directors (RDs) are professional staff often with graduate degrees who live and work in the residential community in order to facilitate a safe and inclusive living and learning environment for residents. Each RD directly oversees the administration and development of our residential community, and supervises a staff of Resident Assistants (RAs). RDs report to the Assistant Director for Residential Life. Resident Directors are available to meet with residents and their offices are located on the 3rd floor of Building A.
Students can Schedule online with an RD (Evergreen login required).
Alyx Cardenas
Resident Director
Bio: After growing up in the Southern California desert, I ventured to the Pacific Northwest for my undergraduate studies, majoring in theology with foci in systematic and sacramental theology and minoring in philosophy, at University of Portland. I remained in Portland, Oregon, for another year, because I couldn't get enough of the small city and rainy weather. From there, I moved to the East Coast (having never been before) for my master's in Theological Studies with a concentration in queer theology at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, MD. I fell in love with the PNW and knew the East Coast wasn't for me, so I was determined to make my way back.
In my free time, I enjoy visiting the coast, trying small business coffee shops, playing with makeup, and reading YA fiction. When I can, I spend time in Portland with friends or in Phoenix with my sisters. A fun fact about me is that I can whistle complete songs.
Contact:
E-mail: Alyx.Cardenas@evergreen.edu
Office: Residence Hall A - 3rd Floor - RAD Office
Caroline Dudley
Resident Director
Bio: I originally grew up in a small town in Eastern Oregon. My next adventure was attending a small liberal arts school in the northern panhandle of West Virginia to complete my bachelor’s degree in Political Science, which leads me to explore further my education here at Evergreen, I am currently pursuing my master’s in public and Non-profit administration.
Outside of academics, I can be found reading, gardening, or dreaming of my next travel destination. I try to live by the mantra “Success is subjective” and hope to encourage and support the individualized definitions of success!
Contact:
E-mail: Caroline.M.Dudley@evergreen.edu
Office: Residence Hall A - 3rd Floor - RAD Office
Assistant Resident Directors
Assistant Resident Directors (ARDs) are graduate student staff working on graduate degrees who live and work part-time in the residential community in order to facilitate a safe and inclusive living and learning environment for residents. Each ARD directly oversees the administration and development of our residential community, and helps supervise a staff of Resident Assistants (RAs). ARDs report to a Resident Director. Assistants Resident Directors are available to meet with residents virtually or in person when scheduled in advance.
Crystal Hearitige
Assistant Resident Director
Bio: Growing up just 30 minutes from The Evergreen State College, it’s no surprise my journey eventually led me here. At the age of 28, I decided to re-enter the world of academics with the goal of earning my PsyD in Clinical Psychology in order to work with the incarcerated population by offering support as they reenter the community. My first step was graduating from South Puget Sound Community College with high honors. While at SPSCC I discovered a joy in learning and encouraging students to get involved with the campus community. Working on the campus activities board team I was able to build interdepartmental relationships between the counseling services and student leadership departments. After much consideration and talking to alumni from Evergreen, I decided to enroll as a student. My primary focus at Evergreen has been in Psychology. While earning my Bachelor of Arts I held a Resident Assistant position for close to 2 years. My joy for helping students in the RA role ultimately led me to the Assistant Resident Director position. I am currently continuing my education at Evergreen so that by June 2023 I will be graduating with my Bachelor of Arts degree and a certificate in transformative leadership.
When I am not on campus, I am either working on a new small business venture with my partner, working as a Recovery Coach at Peer Olympia or doing a variety of different hobbies that include; wandering through the woods, meditating, journaling, reading, going to sporting events, singing, spending time with family and anything else that refuels my energy. I am unsure of where my journey will lead next. In the meantime, I am busy learning more about all the intertwined roles I hold and focusing on empowering others.
Contact:
E-mail: crystal.a.hearitige@evergreen.edu
Office: Residence Hall A - 3rd Floor - RAD Office
Alec Mothershead
IT and Operations Manager
The IT and Operations Manager is responsible for managing the various software used by RAD services to perform their operations, as well as working with Network Services to ensure the residential wired and wireless network are working as intended.
Bio: Originally from Texas, I came to the PNW to work at Evergreen as a Resident Director in 2019. I returned to Evergreen in 2022 to work as the IT and Operations Manager, and am so excited to be once again working to create a positive living experience for our on-campus residents.
I received a Bachelor of Social Work in at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth Texas and a Master of Science in College Student Personnel at Arkansas Tech University. Housing and Residence Life has long been my professional passion.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing video and board games, and recently have taken up hiking.
Contact:
E-mail: alec.mothershead@evergreen.edu
Office: Residence Hall A - 3rd Floor - RAD Office
Ozzy A. Bustamante
Program Support Supervisor
The Program Support Supervisor for Residential and Dining Services is responsible for providing staff support to the Director and office, as well as administrative support for other professional staff in the department; coordinating the day to day operations of the room assignment process; managing the front office operations including the selection, training and supervision of student assistants; and working closely with Residential and Dining Services staff in a team environment to facilitate effective completion of tasks and assignments.
Bio: Ozzy is from Northeast Central Florida but spent their teenage years near Tacoma Washington. Ozzy graduated from Evergreen with a dual Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and American History in 2022.
Prior to this position Ozzy worked in RAD Facilities in many of the available student positions, from Custodian to Sustainability coordinator. Ozzy is passionate about making housing more equitable and sustainable while supporting their student worker team.
Contact:
E-mail alicia.bustamante@evergreen.edu
Office: RAD Office A-building 301
Debbie Miles
Fiscal Specialist
The Fiscal Specialist provides services related to room billing, payroll, purchasing, and department budgeting. This person reports to the Director of Residential and Dining Services.
Contact:
E-mail: milesd@evergreen.edu
Office: RAD Office A-building 301
Abdul Asmath
Housing Maintenance Custodian Supervisor
Bio:
Contact:
E-mail: asmatha@evergreen.edu
Office: RAD Office A-building 301
Ray Ruiz
Building/Grounds Supervisor
The Buildings/Grounds Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations of custodians, grounds, residential maintenance (day and night), linen, auxiliary services and the key shop. This person supervises two professional positions, acts as in-house project foreman and provides leadership to 45 to 150 student staff, depending on the season. The Buildings/Grounds Supervisor reports to the Assistant Director for Residential Facilities.
Contact:
E-mail: ruizr@evergreen.edu
Office: Mod Facilities Shop
Katie Frank
RAD Facilities Office Assistant III
Bio:
Contact:
E-mail: frankk@evergreen.edu
Office: Mod Facilities Shop
Daniel Mountain
Maintenance Mechanic and Locksmith
The Maintenance Mechanic and Locksmith builds and fixes things when not managing keys and locks.
Bio:
Contact:
E-mail: mountaid@evergreen.edu
Office: Mod Facilities Shop