Rick LaRosa 
Director of Resident Life
215-641-5585
larosa.r@gmc.edu

Rick came to Gwynedd-Mercy College in March 2005. Originally from Waltham, Massachusetts, Rick earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and
Chemistry and a Master of Science in Education from Alfred University in New York.  Rick has served in the field of Residence Life at Alfred State College, West Chester University, Villanova University and Temple University. Rick is married and has three sons. During his spare time, Rick enjoys creating ‘new ideas and innovations’ and cheering on his beloved Boston Red Sox!

Lori Davis
Administrative Assistant
267-448-1305

davis.lori@gmc.edu

Lori began working in the Office of Resident Life in April, 2003.  She shifted to the Academic side of the college in 2008 and worked as the Administrative Assistant for undergraduate students in the School of Education for nearly two years.  Lori returned to Resident Life in June of 2010 and is excited to be back working closely with our resident students.  Lori is a local girl who graduated from North Penn High School and attended Temple University.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, children, granddaughters and three cats!  Lori would welcome you to stop in to her office and check out her interesting collection of bobble heads and fruit and veggie people!

Keisha Johnson
Associate Director of Resident Life
Judicial, Staff Development and Training
215-646-7300 ext. 174

johnson.keisha@gmc.edu

Keisha Johnson joined the Resident Life staff in fall 2008. Originally from Hartford, Connecticut, Keisha attended Hartford Public High School and The Greater Hartford Academy for the Performing Arts. Keisha earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Master of Education, in Counseling Psychology from Temple University.  Prior to joining the Gwynedd-Mercy Resident Life team, Keisha was a Resident Director at Temple University.  She has also worked as the Assistant Director of Hartford’s Camp Courant (the largest free day camp in the nation that serves children five – 12 years of age who reside in the City of Hartford).  Keisha has a passion for student development.  She appreciates and welcomes any opportunity she has to assist students in realizing and/or uncovering their potential.

John Verdi
Associate Director of Resident Life
Assignments, Facilities and Conferences
215-646-7300 ext.460
verdi.john@gmc.edu

John began working for the Office of Resident Life as the Resident Director for Loyola and Alexandria Hall in July 2005. Originally from Morton, PA, John attended Cardinal O’Hara High School. John earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Cabrini College where he served as a Resident Assistant for two years. John also earned his Master of Education degree in Post-Secondary Education from Salisbury University, MD., where he served as a graduate Resident Director. Besides being the Associate Director of Resident Life, you may also find John teaching a First-Year Experience class in the fall semester. In his free time, John enjoys visiting family and friends, going to the beach, traveling, reading and singing.

Michelle Murray
Resident Director
Alexandria Hall
267-448-1305

Murray.m@gmc.edu

Michelle joined the GMC Resident Life team in July 2010. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Michelle attended Catonsville High School. Michelle moved to the Philadelphia area in 2001 for college and earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Graphic Design and Studio Art from Cabrini College. During her time at Cabrini, Michelle was a Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, PEER Educator and a member of Campus Activities Programming Board. Prior to coming to GMC Michelle spent three years at Eastern Kentucky University as a Residence Hall Coordinator. In her spare time Michelle likes to go to the movies with friends, spend time with family, travel, crochet, read, listen to music, and play Xbox. Michelle supervises the nine Resident Assistants in Alexandria Hall. Her office is located on the first floor of Alexandria Hall.

TBA
Resident Director
Loyola, St. Brigid and Siena Halls

Heather Chappius
Community Education Supervisor (CES)
Office of Resident Life

Resident Assistants