University College Staff

Brad Knight (he/him)

Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Education
 

Hometown: Fremont, NE
Favorite place on campus: The sunlit SIS atrium & steps, which are good places to meet students or colleagues for a Dav coffee and to people watch. 
Favorite place or thing to do in DMV: A run along the National Mall (a round trip from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial) is just shy of an easy 5 miles. 
Talk to me about... Fantasy novels, politics, being a first generation college student and/or LGBTQIA+, research/career advice, my beagle, etc.

Ashley Owens (she/her)

Assistant Director, Academic Living-Learning Communities

 

Hometown: LeRoy, NY
Favorite place on campus: New to campus, looking forward to exploring! Favorite place in DMV: The Peach Cobbler Factory
Talk to me about... NBA, music, Netflix shows, self-care, navigating your purpose, and baking!

 

Brigid Maher (she/her)

Faculty Director, Complex Problems and University College
 

Hometown: Bainbridge Island, WA
Favorite place on campus: The Dav
Fun fact: Brigid is an award-winning documentary filmmaker focusing on women, from women's issues in the Middle East to women's health and beyond!

Kyrsten Novencido (she/they)

Coordinator, Living-Learning Communities

 

Hometown: Northlake, IL
Favorite place on campus: Quad space in front of the Library
Favorite place or thing to do in DMV: Hiking followed by a big lunch
Talk to me about... your favorite food spots, your DnD OC, cozy games, horror movies

Olivia Packer (he/him)

Program Assistant - Academic Living-Learning Communities

 

Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Favorite Place on Campus: SIS Building & the Atrium
Favorite Place in the DMV: Georgetown
Talk to me about... Advocacy, Christianity, all things curly hair, and music