Resident Advisors

Meet our 2024-2025 Resident Advisors!

The Resident Advisor (RA) is responsible for student support services, safety and security, peer advising, policy implementation, crisis intervention, conflict mediation, community development, and administrative procedures. The RAs adhere to, implement, and uphold policies and the I-House Resident Handbook. The Resident Advisor serves as a resource to residents, promotes the values and mission of the International House, and encourages personal, social, and academic development of our residents.

RA’s can be reached by calling (510) 973 4663 for emergencies after the Front Desk closes. 

If you are interested in applying to be an RA, applications open in November and close in January.

RA Group Photo 2024-25

2024-2025 Resident Advisors

Paige Lyles

Hello, Merhaba, Servus! My name is Paige and I am one of your 3rd floor RAs. My intercultural upbringing includes heritage from the United States, Türkiye, and Germany I am in my final year of studies here at UC Berkeley and wil be earning my B.S. in chill engineering. On campus, I have been involved in the construction club, undergraduate research in concrete, and most recently the start-up founder community, In my free time I love to be outdoors or on a stage performing. If I could recommend two spots on campus for food, I would say Yifang has the best boba and Agradolce Osteria has the best Italian food. Looking forward to meeting you all!
Paige

4th Floor

Mark Williams Jr.

Wassup Y'all! I'm Mark, one of your 4th-floor RAs. I'm a second-year Joint Ph.D. student in Medical Anthropology here at Cal and UCSF (ask me about it, and you won't be bored!) I was born and raised in NYC (the greatest city in the world), and can give you the insider's scoop on how best to enjoy it if you're ever there!
Here in the Bay Area though you can catch me holding down the beautiful Erskine A. Peters Reading Room of the African American Studies Department (Rm 675 Social Sciences Building), or hosting Tuesday Trivia Nights @ Edmond's Cafe, before Taco Tuesday shenanigans 33.

Mark

5th Floor

Jaqueline Borcea

Buna, Bonjour & Hola! I'm Jaquelyn and I'm an undergrad senior majoring in Cognitive Science and minoring in Data Science. My academic passions include anything related to neuroscience, psychology, and healthcare. I'm also a ballroom dance instructor, so if you ever want to learn how to dance let me know! I love hiking, sunsets, and working out. I can't wait to learn more about all of your cultures and home countries and hopefully share them with you all at I-House this year.

Jaquelyn

Malavikha

Hello :) I"m Malavikha, and I'm a 4th year undergrad majoring in Computer Science anD Art Practice, with a minor in Data Science. I'm also an international student from Scotland, in the UK! I love to travel, and have visisted 33 countries so far. I'm fluent in English and Tamil, and am currently learning French, Spanish, Scottish Gaelic, and Hindi. I also do research at Berkeley Lab, teach CS/DS Classes, and am part of Women in Weightlifting, British students at Cal, and a sorority on campus!

6th Floor

Brandon Pundamiera

Hello! My name is Brandon Pundamiera, and I am currently a third year master of landscape architecture, and city planning student at UC Berkeley. Before pursuing my graduate studies, I had the opportunity to study as an exchange student at the university of Auckland in New Zealand, so I understand what it's like to be in your position. As a first generation college graduate, I earned my undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley where I major in ecosystems management and forestry and society and environment. I am from Carson, California (in Los Angeles County) and I am learning Tagalog to connect with my family in the Philippines. On campus, I enjoy staying active at the recreational sports facility (RSF), chilling on memorial Glade, and exploring the various libraries Berkeley has to offer. If you'd like to join me at the gym, hang out at on the Glade, study together or simply have a chat. Please feel free to say hello!

Obiamaka

Hi I'm Obiamaka and I'm one of your 6th floor RAs! I'm a PhD student studying City and Regional Planning! I'm originally from Los Angeles, Callifornia. Outside of school, I enjoy travelling, sewing, dancing, and listening to music from around the world. You are likely to find me reading in the Great Hall, or taking walks around the neighbourhood. Feel free to talk to me about cities!

7th/8th Floor

Catherine

Hi! I am Catherine and I am one of your 7th and 8th floor RAs! I am an EECS PhD student studying robotics and AI and I spend most of my time making robots more intelligent! I am originally from Toronto Canada and speak English and a bit of French (which I want to improve, so looking for people to practice with!). Beyond academics, I enjoy travel traveling, reading, art (making my own or visiting musuems), and playing basketball. You'll find me exploring the bay area, in the gym, and I'm always on the hunt for good cafés! Also, feel free to share any book and film recommendations

Resident Advisor for I-House Berkeley

Eligibility

This is a full academic year position, Summer – Spring semester. RAs are required to have registered status at UC Berkeley except when accepting RA employment during the summer term and if they are registered during the prior spring semester. They may not be registered during the spring semester if they graduated the prior fall semester.

Registered undergraduate or graduate student possessing a minimum 2.300 cumulative GPA and in good standing with the University at the time of application and throughout the period of employment. Please note that GPA does not round up. Having a GPA of 2.299 or below will make you ineligible for the position.

Full-time academic status (minimum 12-13 units per semester) during period of employment. Exceptions must have prior approval.

RA job is a 49% per week position. In this position, RAs are required to work an average of 19.5 hours per week.

Timeline

Timeline for all applicants:

  • Application: December 05-  January 26 at 11:59PM
  • Applicants moving forward will receive an email no later than February 07, 2025. 

Application Guidelines

Apply and submit the following here:

  • Coverletter
  • Resume
  • Essay Question

Selection Process

Phase 1: Review committee will evaluate all applications.

Phase 2: Successful candidates will be invited for an interview (in-person or virtual).

Phase 3: Offers will be sent out to a final list of candidates.

Summer 2024 Resident Advisors

3rd Floor

Amir Mohiuddin

I'm Amir, your 3rd-floor Resident Assistant! A proud Angeleno with German, Italian, and Pakistani roots, I'm studying Computer Science, Economics, and Biology. In my free time, I love playing chess, tennis, and ping pong. You'll often find me at the gym, hiking with my dog, or strumming my guitar. When I'm not moving to the rhythm of salsa music, I'm lost in an intriguing short story. As your RA, my goal is to ensure your university experience is positive, comfortable, and memorable. So, whether you want to join in on an activity, need advice, or just want to chat, my door is always open.

Email: amirmohiuddin@ihouseberkeley.org

 Amir

Anna Ren

My name is Anna Ren, and I’m a second-year student at Berkeley studying Mathematics and Women’s Studies. I am passionate about advocating for intersectionality within our residential community. Outside of being a residential advisor, I am also a campus ambassador and a writing tutor. I strive to nurture a supportive environment where diverse voices are heard and valued, encouraging students to embrace their unique perspectives

Email: annaren@ihouseberkeley.org

Catherine Glossop

Hi! I’m Catherine and I’m an EECS PhD student. I study robotics and AI and spend most of my time trying to make robots more intelligent! Beyond academics, I enjoy traveling, reading, art (making my own or visiting museums), and playing basketball. I’m always down for book and film recs, so feel free to share if you have any! 

4th Floor

Brandon Denina Pundamiera

Brandon Denina Pundamiera, comes from a Filipino family whose roots trace back to the Philippines since his grandparents immigrated to the United States in 1963. He is currently pursuing Master’s degrees in Landscape Architecture and City Planning at the University of California, Berkeley. Graduating with Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Society & Environment and Ecosystem Management & Forestry with a minor in Sustainable Design from UC Berkeley in 2020, Brandon is a first-generation college graduate. His research interests include: environmental justice, stewardship, sense of place, sense of belonging, and identity.

Email: brandonpundamiera@ihouseberkeley.org

Mark Williams Jr.

Wassup Y'all! I'm Mark, one of your 4th-floor RAs. I'm a second-year Joint Ph.D. student in Medical Anthropology here at Cal and UCSF (ask me about it, and you won't be bored!) I was born and raised in NYC (the greatest city in the world), and can give you the insider's scoop on how best to enjoy it if you're ever there!
Here in the Bay Area though you can catch me holding down the beautiful Erskine A. Peters Reading Room of the African American Studies Department (Rm 675 Social Sciences Building), or hosting Tuesday Trivia Nights @ Edmond's Cafe, before Taco Tuesday shenanigans 33.

Email: markwilliamsjr@ihouseberkeley.org

Mark

Shwe Pan Gyee

My name is Shwe and I am an undergraduate student from Yangon, Myanmar. I am going to be a Senior next Fall and I'm excited to be the RA this Summer! I'm majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and minoring in Global Public Health, and I plan to either pursue an MPH or a Medical degree post-grad. I love to watch movies and TV shows, crochet, and make anything artsy during my free time. I enjoy going around the Bay Area and trying new restaurants and cuisines as well! 

Email: shwepangyee@ihouseberkeley.org

5th Floor

Alanna Le 

Hello Everyone! My name is Alanna Le (she/they) and I am one of the 5th floor RAs. I am a 4th year undergrad majoring in Integrative Biology, specializing in Human Biology. I'm  proud of my Vietnamese roots and am learning ASL (American Sign Language). I grew up in the Bay Area, California. You'll often find me on BART, playing tennis, or hiking! I spend a lot of my time on my computer but will never miss the opportunity to get some food or join in on an activity. Excited to meet all of you! 

Email: alannale@ihouseberkeley.org

Andreea Mateescu

I am Andreea Mateescu, and I am one of the 5th floor RAs. I have lived in California, Romania, and England, and am fluent in Romanian and speak a bit of French, and I am currently learning Italian. I really enjoy reading and dancing, hearing and telling stories, and running/gym-ing. I am going into my 3rd year of undergraduate studies, and I am double majoring in Rhetoric and Film and Media.  Looking forward to meeting everyone this year.

Email: andreeamateescu@ihouseberkeley.org

Andrea

6th Floor

William Kayitare

Hello everyone! Welcome to the house! I am William, serving as one of your lead RAs on the 6th floor. I am a Ph.D. student in the chemistry department. I am originally from Rwanda by way of Pittsburgh, PA. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball, and music as well as discussing philosophical theology. I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing about your culture, passions, and interests.

Email: williamkayitare@ihouseberkeley.org

William

7th Floor

Nicolás Lezaca

I'm Nicolas, one of the RAs on the 7th floor. I am a law student (J.S.D) interested in antitrust law and social justice. I am from Colombia and grew up in the Andes mountains. I love to swim, dance, and play soccer. Always down to hike, beach trips, and music festivals. Welcome to I-House and enjoy your time in Berkeley!

Email: nicolaslezaca@ihouseberkeley.org

 Nicolas

2023-2024 Resident Advisors

3rd Floor

Kayla Leung

Hey there! I'm Kayla and I was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City. At Cal, I'm an undergrad junior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology, specializing in Immunology. My academic passions include anything related to biotech, healthcare, business development, and finance. I'm currently working on founding a biotech startup and closing our 2nd round of funding, On the side, I love exploring new cities, playing soccer, bodyboarding, and cooking > 24-hour projects.I'm hyped to meet all of you and share the stories from our respective home countries. 
Kayla

Teo Lin-Bianco

Hi all! My name is Teo, I have been at Cal for four years, and I am studying environmental economics and dance. I am from Los Angeles, California, and am learning Spanish to connect with my family from Madrid. On campus, I enjoy being a part of dance organizations and queer spaces. Come say hi if you want to grab pastries at Timeless Coffee or go climbing at Mosaic!		 Teo

Paige Lyles

Hello, Merhaba, Servus! My name is Paige and I am one of your 3rd floor RAs. My intercultural upbringing includes heritage from the United States, Türkiye, and Germany I am in my final year of studies here at UC Berkeley and wil be earning my B.S. in chill engineering. On campus, I have been involved in the construction club, undergraduate research in concrete, and most recently the start-up founder community, In my free time I love to be outdoors or on a stage performing. If I could recommend two spots on campus for food, I would say Yifang has the best boba and Agradolce Osteria has the best Italian food. Looking forward to meeting you all!

 Paige

Amir Mohiuddin

I'm Amir, your 3rd-floor Resident Assistant! A proud Angeleno with German, Italian, and Pakistani roots, I'm studying Computer Science, Economics, and Biology. In my free time, I love playing chess, tennis, and ping pong. You'll often find me at the gym, hiking with my dog, or strumming my guitar. When I'm not moving to the rhythm of salsa music, I'm lost in an intriguing short story. As your RA, my goal is to ensure your university experience is positive, comfortable, and memorable. So, whether you want to join in on an activity, need advice, or just want to chat, my door is always open.

 Amir

4th Floor

Sofia Abey Schnurer

I'm Sofia (she/her) and I'm an RA on the 4th floor! It is my 4th year at Berkeley and my academic interests include human rights research and international law. My majors are Political Economy as well as Middle Eastern Languages and Culture.
I'm mixed Afghan, Austrian, and Southwest Native/Hispanic but I grew up in San Diego and Los Angeles. I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and trying something new-whether that be through travel, music, sports, or food. It is my goal that you have an amazing time at Berkeley! Welcome to I House!

Sofia

Mark Williams Jr.

Wassup Y'all! I'm Mark, one of your 4th-floor RAs. I'm a second-year Joint Ph.D. student in Medical Anthropology here at Cal and UCSF (ask me about it, and you won't be bored!) I was born and raised in NYC (the greatest city in the world), and can give you the insider's scoop on how best to enjoy it if you're ever there!
Here in the Bay Area though you can catch me holding down the beautiful Erskine A. Peters Reading Room of the African American Studies Department (Rm 675 Social Sciences Building), or hosting Tuesday Trivia Nights @ Edmond's Cafe, before Taco Tuesday shenanigans 33.

Mark

5th Floor

Adam Brownell

I am Andreea Mateescu, and I am one of the 5th floor RAs. I have lived in California, Romania, and England, and am fluent in Romanian and speak a bit of French, and I am currently learning Italian. I really enjoy reading and dancing, hearing and telling stories, and running/gym-ing. I am going into my 3rd year of undergraduate studies, and I am double majoring in Rhetoric and Film and Media.  Looking forward to meeting everyone this year.

Adam

Andreea Mateescu

I am Andreea Mateescu, and I am one of the 5th floor RAs. I have lived in California, Romania, and England, and am fluent in Romanian and speak a bit of French, and I am currently learning Italian. I really enjoy reading and dancing, hearing and telling stories, and running/gym-ing. I am going into my 3rd year of undergraduate studies, and I am double majoring in Rhetoric and Film and Media.  Looking forward to meeting everyone this year.

Andrea

6th Floor

Jaqueline Borcea

Buna, Bonjour & Hola! I'm Jaquelyn and I'm an undergrad senior majoring in Cognitive Science and minoring in Data Science. My academic passions include anything related to neuroscience, psychology, and healthcare. I'm also a ballroom dance instructor, so if you ever want to learn how to dance let me know! I love hiking, sunsets, and working out. I can't wait to learn more about all of your cultures and home countries and hopefully share them with you all at I-House this year.

Jaquelyn

William Kayitare

Hello everyone! Welcome to the house! I am William, serving as one of your lead RAs on the 6th floor. I am a Ph.D. student in the chemistry department. I am originally from Rwanda by way of Pittsburgh, PA. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball, and music as well as discussing philosophical theology. I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing about your culture, passions, and interests.

William

7th Floor

Nicolás Lezaca

I'm Nicolas, one of the RAs on the 7th floor. I am a law student (J.S.D) interested in antitrust law and social justice. I am from Colombia and grew up in the Andes mountains. I love to swim, dance, and play soccer. Always down to hike, beach trips, and music festivals. Welcome to I-House and enjoy your time in Berkeley!

 Nicolas

Carina Samson

Hello everyone! I’m Carina, one of your 7th floor RAs, and I’m a senior undergraduate student in Data Science and Psychology here at Cal! I was born in the Philippines and raised in Japan for most of my life, so I do resonate with both cultures. You may have seen me on I-House social media as I also worked as a Global Community Ambassador over the summer! On campus, you can find me working as a Research Assistant at the Bishop Lab, leading counseling workshops as the President of the Student-to-Student Peer Counseling club, or sailing (and likely capsizing) in the Berkeley Marina. If you ever need someone to talk to about anything, from life struggles to anime, do find me! Always down to chat over coffee–I’m a huge My Coffee Roastery fan! Excited to meet all of you!

 Carina

8th Floor

Jordan Chastain

Hi everyone! I’m Jordan, your 8th floor RA. I’m a senior undergraduate majoring in Chemical Biology with a minor in Earth & Planetary Science. I am also an undergraduate researcher with the Plant & Microbial Biology department. I spend most of my free time working on graduate school applications and reading academic papers at Yali’s (best strawberry smoothies ever!), but I also love to stargaze, hike around the Bay Area, and dance to Taylor Swift music! I grew up in Tampa, Florida, and I’m currently teaching myself Mandarin - I’m not quite good enough to hold a conversation but I’m working on it! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything or just want to chat! 

 Jordan