Meet our Team

Office of Residences and Student Operations


Acting Director of Residences and Student Operations: Principal and Professor Irene Morra.

From July 2026: Emily VanBerkum-Farahat, Director of Residences and Student Operations.


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Manager, Residence Operations: Lily Chee


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Residence Operations Coordinator: Owen Eccleshall 


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Manager, Residence Life: Matthew Metcalfe


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Residence Care Coordinator: Chinelle Mcdonald

Residence Care Coordinator: Mark Subekti Tan


Residence Life Coordinator: Russell Tho


Program Lead, Academic and Community Engagement: Karina Stellato


You will find contact information for the SMC Residence staff here.