Student Support Coordinators
°®¶¹´«Ã½ Residential Life offers private case management services right in our residential communities, led by our two Student Support Coordinators. The Student Support Coordinators are Licensed Social Workers who supervise the graduate level Student Support Staff members, provide case management services and crisis intervention.
Alley White
Student Support Coordinator
Residential Life
Lindsay Barber
Student Support Coordinator
Residential Life
Student Support Staff
Our graduate level Student Support Staff members from the University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program are here to help our residents navigate and adjust to life on campus, and support their transition to young adulthood by providing assistance with social, behavioral, emotional and academic concerns.
The Student Support Staff is a private, not confidential, resource for students. Graduate level Student Support Staff may be obligated to report information to the University's Title IX coordinator.
Graduate Level Student Support Staff help by:
- Meeting with students in distress or in need of assistance
- Providing a safe, private and accepting space for students to discuss their needs or concerns
- Assisting residents with resolving roommate issues or interpersonal conflicts
- Helping students build healthy boundaries and relationships with others
- Building connections for residential students to help them with a sense of community at °®¶¹´«Ã½
- Conducting wellness checks on residents who may need some additional support or be struggling with self-harm, mental health concerns or concerns for safety and wellbeing
- Implementing ATOD referrals to provide an educational opportunity for students who may be struggling with alcohol or substance use
- Helping students understand the resources and support on campus and to connect with those resources
- Partnering with Residential Life student and professional staff to better support our students
Availability & Connection:
Each graduate level Student Support Staff member only works 16 hours per week. You can reach out to and connect with a graduate level Student Support Staff member assigned to any residential community.
If you are looking to connect with a graduate level Student Support Staff member, please review their hours of availability and contact information below and know you are able to reach out to any of the interns available that day.
If you need to connect with a graduate level Student Support Staff member during a time they are not available (weekly hours and office locations/contacts listed below) and/or you are unsure who to contact, please contact our Student Support Coordinators who will coordinate follow up and support.
Evening & Saturday Hours:
We have graduate level Student Support Staff available for our residential students after hours on weekdays from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and on a rotating basis every Saturday from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
If you need support, call one of the available graduate level Student Support Staff at 607-777-7452 to talk, or set up a time to meet with them in person. Remember, we are here to help — there is nothing too big or too small!
Meet Our Fall 2025 Student Support Team
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Ashley Griffith she/her Newing - Endicott 127 (607) 777-5247
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I chose social work because supporting and uplifting people is something I’ve always been passionate about! I want to empower people to grow, navigate challenges, and make meaningful change in their lives. |
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Ella Pascucci she/her Newing and Dickinson - Rafuse 125 (607) 777-5417
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My name is Ella, and I am persuing being a social worker because I want to have fun and feel authentic joy, passion and motivation at work every day!I am excited to be an Reslife Intern because I think that community is the most uplifting resource and sometimes you just need someone to remind you that you’ve totally got this, and everythingis going to work out just fine. |
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Haley Prendergast she/her Dickinson - O'Connor 121 (607) 777-7335
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Hello! My name is Haley, and I recently graduated from °®¶¹´«Ã½ with my B.A. in Psychology. I have chosen social work as my career because of the holistic approach it takes to improving well-being. I have seen for myself the positive impacts social workers have, and I want to join a workforce dedicated to supporting and advocating for individuals who have been marginalized. | |
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Sarah Kocovic she/her CIW - Onondaga 204A (607) 777-2631
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I chose social work because I’m passionate about creating equitable access to resources and support for all individuals. I believe that social work allows individuals to combine the power of empathy and compassion to drive meaningful change and help others thrive. | |
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Shalini Joemon she/her CIW & Mountainview - Onondaga 204B (607) 777-2636
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I chose to pursue social work because I appreciate how it emphasizes the importance of addressing and changing oppressive systems. Social workers are also able to assist clients in diverse ways, especially through macro and micro work. | |
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Emely Aracena-Rumaldo she/her Hinman & Apartments - NAR 263 (607) 777-2045
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I chose social work because I have always felt a deep satisfaction when helping others in any capacity. This field allows me to explore this passion without any limits, I am able to help individuals socially and emotionally across different types of settings. I am super excited to become an efficient, reliable, and experienced social worker! | |
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Sami Sovik she/her Hinman - NAR 264 (607) 777-7458
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I chose to pursue social work because I’m passionate about helping people access the support they need and deserve, especially those who struggle to advocate for themselves. I want to be someone who helps others work through life’s challenges and feel a little more supported along the way. | |
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Molly Smith she/her Mountainview - App 101E (607) 777-7659
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I decided to pursue social work because I want to help bring awareness to the mental health resources available to the community. I am hoping to practice clinical counseling with the adolescent population with a specialization in trauma or grief. | |
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Rachel Dempsey she/her Apartments - Choconut 101K (607) 777-3674
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Fikreta Toric she/her All Communities - Onondaga 204B (607) 777-2636
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I am pursuing a career in social work because I am passionate about helping others. My passion has also been shaped by the opportunity to work alongside many amazing social workers |